Tag #Urban Planning

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Munich's Pasinger Heuweg: Geothermic Plant and Fire Station Project Approved Despite Local Opposition

A geothermic plant and a new fire station are planned for Pasinger Heuweg in Munich, resolving a space conflict and providing renewable energy for 70,000 households, despite concerns from a citizen initiative regarding noise and proximity to a cemetery.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Paris Votes on Car Ban for 500 Streets

Parisians are voting today on a plan to ban cars from 500 streets, creating car-free zones and impacting 10,000 parking spaces; while supporters emphasize reduced pollution and improved pedestrian areas, opponents raise concerns about costs and potential disruptions.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Liverpool's E-Scooter Scheme: Divided City

Liverpool's five-year-old e-scooter hire scheme faces divided public opinion as the city council considers extending it citywide with 24/7 availability; supporters cite convenience, while critics raise safety and accessibility concerns regarding both legal and illegal scooter usage.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Melbourne Suburb Design Linked to Poorer Maternal and Child Health

A University of Melbourne study reveals stark health disparities across Melbourne's suburbs, linking poor maternal and child health outcomes to environmental factors like limited green spaces, poor walkability, and high fast-food outlet density, independent of socioeconomic status.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Rhodes Urban Planning Officials Arrested in Bribery Scandal

A bribery ring within Rhodes' urban planning department was uncovered, leading to the arrest of seven individuals and the seizure of €600,000 in cash, gold, and official documents.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Greece Restricts Small Settlement Expansion

A new Greek Presidential Decree restricts settlement expansion under 2,000 inhabitants to areas developed before 1983, requiring population growth justification and impacting development plans; this follows legal challenges and revisions.

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Paris Votes on Major Car-Free Zone Expansion

Parisians vote today on converting 500 streets into car-free zones, impacting 10,000 parking spots and potentially creating 25 new car-free zones per district if approved, though opposition exists regarding costs and potential disruptions to businesses and emergency services.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
taz.de
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Paris Votes on Car Ban for Hundreds of Streets

Parisians vote today on a proposal to transform 500 streets into car-free zones, eliminating 10,000 parking spaces, as part of the city's ongoing efforts to reduce traffic and improve air quality; the outcome, expected late evening, will impact urban planning and transportation policies.

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Rodos Town Planning Corruption: Over €480,000 in Bribes Revealed

Wiretap recordings expose a Rodos Town Planning department corruption ring, led by a department head who allegedly amassed over €480,000 through illicit activities involving inactive permits and bribery; the investigation implicates other officials and a known figure.

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Reduced Inequality
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Madrid's Housing Crisis Spurs Commercial Space Conversions

Madrid's housing shortage, fueled by a 20% population growth in two decades, is leading to a surge in converting commercial spaces into housing, despite regulatory challenges and high rental costs, with the city needing an estimated 187,000 new homes to meet the demand.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Noise Pollution: A Silent Killer

Noise pollution, a pervasive global issue, causes significant health problems including heart attacks, type 2 diabetes, and dementia; studies show that in Barcelona alone, traffic noise leads to 300 heart attacks and 30 deaths annually.

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Sydney Development Threatens \$21 Million in Property Value Losses

A proposed five-story building in Sydney's Woolloomooloo conservation area faces strong resident opposition due to predicted \$21 million property value losses and negative impacts on the historic streetscape; the City of Sydney is recommending approval despite a local petition with 175 signatures.

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