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Drones Map Flood Risks in South Africa, Transforming Global South Development

Drones are being used in South Africa's Alexandra township to map flood-prone areas and inform more resilient reconstruction, part of a broader trend across the Global South using drone technology for urban planning and emergency response.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
lefigaro.fr
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Paris Launches HOV Lane Experiment on Périphérique to Combat Pollution

Starting March 3, Paris implemented an HOV lane policy on its périphérique and parts of the A1 and A13 highways during peak hours to reduce pollution; fines start May 1st, and the initiative will be evaluated in September, December, and March.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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US Housing Crisis: Policy Reforms Needed to Combat Inflation

High housing costs fuel US inflation; reforms like allowing single-staircase apartment buildings and co-living options are underway, but more are needed to increase housing supply and affordability.

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Reduced Inequality
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Melbourne Activity Centers: Liveability Concerns Amidst Housing Push

Melbourne's 10 pilot activity centers, designed to increase housing, lack crucial analysis on infrastructure and community needs, raising concerns about liveability; experts warn of insufficient attention to shops and services, potentially making these centers undesirable.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
pda.spb.kp.ru
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St. Petersburg Debates E-Scooter Regulations Amidst Migrant Courier Ban Proposal

St. Petersburg grapples with numerous complaints about e-scooter use, prompting discussions on new regulations. Proposed solutions, including a ban on migrant couriers, are debated for their effectiveness, while experts emphasize infrastructure improvements, user education, and comprehensive enforce...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
cnn.com
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NYC Congestion Pricing: A Resounding Success

New York City's congestion pricing program generated nearly $49 million in its first 27 days, exceeding expectations and funding subway improvements, despite President Trump's opposition.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
napoli.repubblica.it
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European Cities: Balancing Livability and Car Dependency

An 8,000-person survey across eight European capitals revealed a desire for greener, more pedestrian-friendly cities; however, the failed Napoli 'Lungomare liberato' project highlights the need for integrated transport solutions and careful planning to avoid negative consequences.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Victoria Proposes 30km/h Speed Limits to Improve Child Road Safety

Infrastructure Victoria proposes lowering speed limits to 30km/h on Victorian local streets to reduce child road accidents, costing \$35-45 million, and impacting travel times minimally while significantly improving safety.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Paris Launches Rush-Hour Carpool Lane on Périphérique to Reduce Congestion and Pollution

Paris launched a rush-hour carpool lane on its périphérique ring road from March 27th, restricting the outside lane to vehicles with at least two passengers, public transport, and emergency services between 7 am and 10:30 am and 4 pm and 8 pm; €135 fines will be levied from May 1st for violations, a...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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German Cities Confront Post-Pandemic Rise in Public Space Waste

German cities are facing a substantial rise in public space waste since the pandemic, with examples such as Würzburg's doubling of waste in green spaces and Munich's Isar River area generating up to four tons of waste per weekend. Cities are responding with innovative solutions like Augsburg's smart...

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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NSW Shelves School Plans Amid Shifting Enrollment Demands

The NSW government cancelled plans for new schools in St Leonards and Chatswood due to sufficient capacity in existing schools and increased enrollment in Sydney's outer suburbs, prioritizing eight new schools there by 2027, despite 3255 new homes planned for Crows Nest.

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Quality Education
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NYC Congestion Pricing: Early Success Defies Critics

New York City's congestion pricing program generated nearly $49 million in its first 27 days, exceeding projections and funding subway improvements, while countering claims of negative business impacts and highlighting potential solutions for other cities facing similar traffic challenges.

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52% Bias Score

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