Tag #Urban Planning

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Queensland Government Halts Fast-Tracked Housing Project

The Crisafulli government in Queensland is reviewing fast-tracked housing projects, halting one development in Tewantin due to community concerns and local planning issues, while approving others, reflecting a policy shift towards greater collaboration with local councils.

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taz.de
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Germany's Slow Cycling Progress: A Call for Safer Infrastructure

A German article reports that bicycle usage for daily commutes increased from 9.3% in 2002 to 11.3% currently; the author, a cyclist, highlights the dangers children face cycling to school due to insufficient road infrastructure, advocating for immediate improvements to ensure safety for all cyclist...

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Frankfurt's 25 Million Euro Housing Acquisition Strategy Faces Challenges

The city of Frankfurt, Germany, spent almost 25 million euros acquiring nine buildings between 2017 and 2021 to protect tenants in designated areas from displacement by developers, but faces challenges due to staff shortages, leading to property neglect and even squatting in some cases, as evidenced...

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Milan's Housing Crisis: An Unaffordable City

Milan's housing crisis is forcing many students and young workers to leave the city due to unaffordable rents and home prices, impacting its economic and social fabric.

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Düsseldorfer Straße Reconstruction to Impact Frankfurt Traffic

Frankfurt will reconstruct Düsseldorfer Straße over four years, adding a tram track and eliminating through-traffic from the main train station to Platz der Republik, impacting car routes and necessitating detours via Karlstraße to Mainzer Landstraße due to increased tram capacity.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Camden High Street Pedestrianisation Sparks Business Owner Backlash

Camden Town's high street is set for pedestrianisation from May 3rd, despite opposition from local business owners and residents who fear negative impacts on trade, congestion, and crime, following a 70% positive public consultation; a trial will last 18 months with £630,000 in funding.

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Valencia Flood Highlights Infrastructure Shortcomings and Inter-Municipal Tensions

The October 29th flood in Valencia province exposed flaws in the region's water infrastructure; while the new Turia riverbed protected Valencia city, the undiverted La Saleta ravine devastated Aldaia, resulting in six deaths. Now, plans to divert La Saleta into the Turia face opposition from Valenci...

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forbes.com
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Toronto's Adaptive Reuse Boom: Converting Office Buildings into Homes and Community Hubs

Toronto's adaptive reuse projects, driven by remote work, housing shortages, sustainability initiatives, and tax credits, are converting former office buildings into residential spaces and community hubs, showcasing examples like the Imperial Plaza and Evergreen Brick Works.

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Aging Populations Demand Inclusive Urban Policies in OECD Cities

OECD projects a significant increase in the proportion of people over 65 in member cities by 2040, prompting a call for inclusive urban policies focusing on housing affordability, economic integration of all age groups, and accessible urban design.

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lemonde.fr
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Macron's Push for Building Rehabilitation Undermined by Conflicting Policies

French President Macron advocates for architectural rehabilitation as a primary principle in urban development, but this is undermined by budget cuts for ecological transition, leading to cost-driven renovations that disregard architectural design and homogenize urban landscapes.

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english.elpais.com
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Loneliness Epidemic in the U.S.: Urban Planning and Community as Solutions

A 2023 U.S. Surgeon General's study highlights a loneliness epidemic, linked to individualization fueled by technology and exclusionary urban planning; however, strong social networks in Hispanic communities offer a model for combating isolation.

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kathimerini.gr
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Thessaloniki's International Fair Redevelopment: A Controversial Upgrade

The International Fair of Thessaloniki (DEF) is undergoing a redevelopment project to upgrade its facilities, creating a 110-acre park with underground parking, despite ongoing debate about its relocation.

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