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Kirunan kunta tapaa valtion maanhankinnasta kaupungin siirtoa varten
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Pu year and a half kuukautta LKAB:n ilmoituksen jälkeen, jossa kolmannes Kirunasta puretaan ja 6000 asukasta siirretään, kunta piti ensimmäisen kokouksensa valtion kiinteistöviraston kanssa maiden turvaamiseksi. Samaan aikaan uuden sairaalan rakentaminen on pahasti myöhässä, ja vaatimuksia on hätäleikkauksista ja synnytys palveluista. Paikalliset johtajat korostavat prosessin kiireellisyyttä.
The Equal Opportunities Commission has organised the Universal Design Award Scheme (UDAS) 2026/27, inviting public and private sector organisations to create spaces welcoming to people of all ages and abilities. Launched in 2024, the scheme aims to accelerate a shift from compliance to inclusivity in urban design.
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The Lagos State government has issued an explanation regarding the demolition of structures in Makoko and other areas. This follows reports highlighting the oppression faced by the poor in the Makoko community.
Archaeologists have discovered a massive stone-lined basin in the ancient city of Gabii, dating back to around 250 B.C. The find, led by University of Missouri professor Marcello Mogetta, offers insights into early Roman urban planning and Greek influences. Its central location suggests it was a key civic structure, possibly part of the city's forum.
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Cities in North America are increasingly adopting policies to mandate green roofs on new buildings, following Toronto's pioneering 2009 bylaw. Over 15 years later, Toronto has installed 640 such roofs, while at least 25 cities now encourage or require them. Recent research highlights their potential to reduce energy use and combat climate change.
The National Assembly definitively adopted, on October 15, a text simplifying certain urban planning rules to relaunch constructions. Presented by deputy Harold Huwart, this bill received government support and was passed by 65 votes to 41. It aims to ease procedures without fully addressing the housing crisis.
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Electric bicycles, or e-bikes, hold significant promise for cutting carbon emissions, easing traffic congestion, and lowering transportation costs in cities. However, their full potential depends on serious investment in infrastructure and policy support from urban planners. A recent analysis highlights how e-bikes could transform sustainable mobility if cities prioritize them.