शहरी विकास

Italian Deputy Foreign Minister Maria Tripodi and Addis Ababa Mayor Adanech Abebe inspect the beautified river corridor project in Addis Ababa.

Italian deputy foreign minister inspects Addis Ababa river corridor

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Italian Deputy Foreign Minister Maria Tripodi inspected the river corridor development from Entoto to Arada in Addis Ababa during the first Italo-Ethiopian forum on construction, infrastructure, and urban solutions. Addis Ababa Mayor Adanech Abebe highlighted the event as a key step in bilateral cooperation. Officials emphasized enhanced urban beautification and environmental protection.

Factory-built, tax-credit homes roll out in Petersburg, Virginia, aiming to expand affordable options

In Petersburg, Virginia, a scattered-site development is placing factory-built homes on permanent foundations in several historically Black neighborhoods, including Delectable Heights. Backed by federal low-income housing tax credits, the project is intended to deliver lower-cost rentals and ownership opportunities while trying to counter persistent stigma around manufactured housing.

Telangana chief minister unveils Musi river rejuvenation plans

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Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is set to present proposals for the Musi River rejuvenation at the 'Musi Invites' event in Hyderabad on March 13. The plans include ensuring clean water flow, environmental protection, and development of riverbanks and public infrastructure. As part of the initiative, 29 new bridges are proposed on the river.

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MMRDA advances Metro Line 5A extension linking Kalyan and Ulhasnagar

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Meitetsu department store in Nagoya closes after 71 years

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Closures of cultural venues in Paris ahead of 2026 municipal elections

भारत ने शहरी बुनियादी ढांचे के लिए शहरी चुनौती कोष को मंजूरी दी

शहरी विकास को बढ़ावा देने के लिए सरकार ने शहरी चुनौती कोष (यूसीएफ) को मंजूरी दी है, जो वित्तीय वर्ष 2025-26 से 2030-31 तक 1 लाख करोड़ रुपये की केंद्रीय सहायता प्रदान करेगा। यह कोष कुल 4 लाख करोड़ रुपये के निवेश को उत्प्रेरित करने की उम्मीद है, जिसमें बाजार-आधारित वित्तपोषण पर जोर दिया गया है। विशेषज्ञों के अनुसार, यह शहरीकरण को उत्पादक, सतत और समावेशी बनाने की दिशा में एक महत्वपूर्ण बदलाव है।

Egypt's housing minister orders fast-track land regularisation in six new cities

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Egypt's Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, Randa El-Menshawy, has directed officials to accelerate the regularisation of land status in several new cities and simplify procedures for serious applicants. Speaking at a meeting on Sunday, she emphasised the need for swift decisions on applications meeting established conditions. The process aims to protect state rights, serve the public interest, and ensure transparency while adhering to legal and technical standards.

Addis Ababa advances traffic management efforts

Addis Ababa city administration's traffic management authority is working collaboratively to implement traffic control befitting the city. It focuses on protecting traffic flow amid ongoing corridor and green development works. Traffic accidents decreased by 87 percent in the 2017 budget year.