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Land acquisition to improve Vilankurichi Road ‘S’ bend in Coimbatore gets approval
Coimbatore approves land acquisition for Vilankurichi Road improvement, enhancing traffic flow and safety with a ₹6.54 crore project.…
‘Cities of future cannot be hotter versions of today’s cities’: UNDP India head
As India continues its rapid development journey and invests in new infrastructure, the key will be to integrate climate and biodiversity considerations | India News…
American cities are paying too much for sprawling housing
Compact neighborhoods cost cities half as much to maintain. So why don’t we build more of them?…
Secret government plan for radical expansion of suburban high-rise program revealed
There are currently 60 high-rise activity centres. A secret government proposal calls for 150 more.…
Centre asks states to notify measures to curb congestion on highways
The move comes amid growing concern that bypasses and ring roads built to ease congestion often lose effectiveness within a decade | India News…
A planning rule wouldn't bend so the lights at this Canberra oval had to
If the six light poles skirting Mauka Oval look like they're on a lean, it's because they are. The 47-metre-high poles slant inwards because otherwise they couldn't be approved und…
How to improve British procurement
Until two years ago, West London’s Greenford Tube station used to flood whenever it rained heavily. The train tracks are aboveground, but the ticket office would often get inundate…
Design of LIG houses in urban Telangana should accommodate needs of 50 years: Housing Minister
Design of LIG houses in urban Telangana should accommodate needs of 50 years: Housing Minister…
Vancouver’s Habitat 76 still delivering lessons in housing
Long before Vancouver became a hotbed of property speculation, Habitat 76 drew more than 2,000 delegates from 140 countries…
Council to demolish in-demand childcare centre for open space
A childcare centre's director says relocation had been promised for years until late last year, when the council decided there was no feasible site in the area.…
DDA to identify over 3,000 land parcels for surface parking
DDA plans to identify 3,000 land parcels for surface parking, with 232 plots ready for tender to ease traffic congestion.…
Two New Drinking Fountains in Manhattan Cost as Much as a House
Manhattan's $375K drinking fountains highlight costly bureaucracy hindering affordable housing solutions.…
Chennai Corporation commissioner holds meeting on accessibility
Chennai Corporation commissioner discusses improving accessibility for persons with disabilities in a meeting with officials and activists.…
Guntur Collector calls for safer, aesthetically designed junctions
Guntur Collector advocates for safer, aesthetically pleasing junctions with strict adherence to engineering standards in urban development.…
California's Anti-Density Consensus Isolated the Homeowners Who Built It
She lives in a $2.2 million home assessed at $740k and believes young people want her dead so housing opens up. An hour with a Bay Area NIMBY.…
Southern California mall begins transformation into sprawling mega complex — with 2,250 homes and 15 acres of parks
The sprawling redevelopment promises to transform the site into what developers are calling "a vibrant mixed-use neighborhood."…
‘Visual chaos’ or vibrant drawcard? The battle to save The Rocks’ fairy lights
A 125-page government strategy has sparked community debate over fairy and festoon lighting in Sydney’s oldest suburb.…
Tree felling permissions in Hyderabad passed with signatures of unauthorised persons
Questions mount over Tree Protection Committee’s legality, unauthorised signatures and outdated membership amid KBR tree-felling row.…
Housing crisis is a matter of governance and not funding, city leaders tell World Urban Forum
Mayors from Turkey to Malaysia told Euronews at the World Urban Forum in Baku that poor coordination between local and central governments is blocking housing delivery worldwide.…
Citizens, activists question flyover-led development near Hyderabad’s KBR Park
Hyderabad's 'Gridlocked' event critiques flyover-focused development, emphasizing ecological concerns and alternative urban planning solutions.…
Hong Kong can empower commuters by embracing e-bikes
New bike lanes, charging hubs and feeder routes to MTR stations would make less accessible areas of the New Territories more desirable.…
Tree shortages in coastal towns 'risking people's health'
A lack of tree cover in urban areas could be affecting people's health, conservation charity warns.…
Master plan to transform Kochi into model city to come up in six months, says Satheesan
Kochi's transformation into a model city is set to begin with a master plan announced by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan.…
Ecologists warn against planting of Conocarpus plant species along highways and medians
Ecologists warn against planting of Conocarpus plant species along highways and medians…
The asphalt industry has a heat problem — and cities are running out of patience
America's parking lots are a climate problem. Cities are finally rethinking them.…
Building townhouses on a residential Canberra block could soon be easier
Townhouses, terraces and low-rise apartments will be allowed on all ACT residential blocks under a major change to planning rules proposed by the government.…
Institute of Town Planners sets up office in Puducherry
The Institute of Town Planners opens a new office in Puducherry to enhance professional planning and capacity-building initiatives.…
Coimbatore Corporation’s new parking facility at Race Course remains underutilised as roadside parking continues
Coimbatore's new parking facility at Race Course is underutilised as roadside parking persists, hindering traffic flow.…
Focus on community, not housing units, planner says
Bruce Irvine laments mothballing of unprecedented community project in Port Coquitlam…
Hyderabad traffic | Private vehicles account for 60-70% trips
Hyderabad's traffic crisis stems from rising private vehicle use accounting for nearly 60-70% of trips, highlighting urgent public transport needs.…
ShadeBench: A Benchmark Dataset for Building Shade Simulation in Sustainable Society
Urban heat exposure is becoming an increasingly critical challenge due to the intensifying urban heat island effect. Fine-grained shade patterns, especially those induced by urban …
Cities must plan for migration as permanent reality, experts say at World Urban Forum
Governments must treat migration as a permanent feature of urban planning, not an emergency, the IOM deputy director general told Euronews at the World Urban Forum in Baku.…
Vizag Metro: Collector discusses Comprehensive Mobility Plan, seeks suggestions from agencies
Visakhapatnam District Collector M. Abhishikth Kishore discussed the Comprehensive Mobility Plan for the proposed Metro Rail with stakeholders at the Collectorate.…
Slew of road reforms planned for ULBs in A.P., standardised road lane markings made mandatory
Andhra Pradesh mandates standardized road markings and signage across ULBs to enhance urban traffic safety and mobility.…
Design and facilities in Future City should be of global standards, says CM
Design and facilities in Future City should be of global standards, says CM…
Flood mitigation measures will be a priority: Chennai’s new Corporation Commissioner Sameeran
GCC Commissioner G.S. Sameeran prioritizes flood mitigation and revenue generation to address Chennai's budget deficit and encroachments.…
How many free kerbside car parks does Brisbane really need?
The city suffers from an “emotional attachment to parking”, according to one urban planning expert, who says it’s time to end the love affair.…
Sprawling new entertainment complex coming to Southern California city, with hotel, venues and ‘Jewel Plaza’
The project would overhaul the city’s sleepy, parking lot heavy civic campus from the 1970’s into what leaders hope becomes a bustling, action-packed destination.…
Comprehensive master plan for Udupi city: MLA to hold consultations with stakeholders within a fortnight
Udupi MLA Yashpal Suvarna to consult stakeholders for a comprehensive city master plan, addressing long-standing issues within two weeks.…
Letter addressed to GHMC Commissioner seeks comprehensive study on flyovers near KBR Park
Environmental experts urge GHMC Commissioner to conduct a comprehensive study on flyovers impacting KBR Park's ecosystem before proceeding.…
Scrapping 86,000 new car parking spaces could save $5.2bn and drive down rents, Grattan report finds
About 40% of parking spaces under apartments in Australia sit empty, yet strict planning rules mean more unwanted spots continue to be built…
40-year-old Peltophorum tree relocated in Begumpet to ease traffic flow
A 40-year-old tree in Begumpet was successfully translocated to improve traffic flow and ensure commuter safety.…
‘Save KBR’ campaign volunteers question relevance of flyovers
Volunteers of the 'Save KBR' campaign challenge the need for flyovers, highlighting environmental concerns and ineffective urban transport policies.…
Suburban paradise paved with pricey parking lots
In the midst of a housing crisis, research shows laws requiring car parks are pushing up house prices – and many spaces are not being used for cars.…
Kochi’s stormwater drainage network to be mapped using GIS under AMRUT scheme
Kochi's stormwater drainage network will be mapped using GIS under the AMRUT scheme to address flooding issues effectively.…
What 3000 more homes around Bondi Junction could look like
The council wants to lock in Bondi Junction as the civic, cultural and commercial heart of the eastern suburbs.…
Bengaluru corporations eye vacant spaces for off-street parking push
Even as the implementation of the on-street paid parking system is progressing slowly, city corporations are exploring off-street parking following suggestions from the Greater Ben…
Gotham’s tyrannical ‘bike kings’ are taking over the city
Cycling activists and their friends at the Department of Transportation have stepped up their crusade against the existential threat of the four-wheeled vehicle.…
GVMC ward delimitation process reaches final stage
GVMC's ward delimitation process nears completion, proposing an increase from 98 to 120 wards for better representation.…
Developer can’t get no satisfaction as Jagger wins battle to stop Thames tower block
The plan has been rejected as it would ‘cause a dramatic change to the skyline’…
City of Sydney to investigate Airbnb ban for investment properties
The city has asked staff to investigate ways to ban investors from listing entire properties on platforms such as Airbnb following a similar policy in New York City.…
What Has Gone Wrong With Architecture
We need less specialization and more big-picture thinking in architecture, writes Arthur Kay.…
Hyderabad isn’t short of roads, it’s short of smart mobility planning: experts
Hyderabad isn’t short of roads, it’s short of smart mobility planning: experts…
Saint-Denis's new mayor vows to save iconic social housing complex
After a decade-long struggle between residents and city planners, the face of the landmark Îlot 8 housing complex is shifting. As a controversial privatization project faces a pote…
The slowest trams in Melbourne revealed, where it’s almost quicker to walk
Melbourne has the world’s largest tram network but also one of the slowest as carriages battle with cars, buses and pedestrians for priority. See where your tram route ranks.…