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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

20 marzo 2026 Riportato dall'IA Immagine generata dall'IA

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

12 marzo 2026 Riportato dall'IA

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.

Asia

MMRDA advances Metro Line 5A extension linking Kalyan and Ulhasnagar

Asia

Meitetsu department store in Nagoya closes after 71 years

Cultura

Chiusure di sedi culturali a Parigi in vista delle elezioni municipali del 2026

India approves Urban Challenge Fund for urban infrastructure

The government has approved the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) to boost urban development, providing Rs 1 lakh crore in central assistance from FY 2025-26 to FY 2030-31. The fund is expected to catalyse nearly Rs 4 lakh crore in total investment, emphasizing market-linked financing. Experts see it as a significant shift toward productive, sustainable, and inclusive urbanisation.

La ministra egiziana dei Lavori abitativi ordina l'accelerazione della regolarizzazione dei terreni in sei nuove città

22 febbraio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

La ministra egiziana per l'Edilizia, Utilities e Comunità Urbane, Randa El-Menshawy, ha diretto i funzionari ad accelerare la regolarizzazione dello status dei terreni in diverse nuove città e a semplificare le procedure per i richiedenti seri. Parlando in un incontro domenica, ha sottolineato la necessità di decisioni rapide sulle domande che soddisfano le condizioni stabilite. Il processo mira a proteggere i diritti dello Stato, servire l'interesse pubblico e garantire la trasparenza rispettando gli standard legali e tecnici.

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.