Tag: City Planning
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Coburg housing towers plan reshapes city car parks
Big shift for Coburg: from car parks to housing towers The Merri-bek City Council has unveiled a renewal plan that would replace six central Coburg sites—primarily extensive car parking areas—with more than a dozen residential towers. The proposal calls for towers ranging from seven to 18 storeys, aimed at adding thousands of homes and transforming…
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Radical plan to revamp Australia’s capital cities could shave $100,000 off house prices
Overview of the proposal A bold, contents-based proposal aims to radically alter how Australia’s capital cities are built. By allowing three-storey apartment blocks and townhouses to be constructed across the major metropolitan areas, proponents say the plan could unlock tens of thousands of new homes each year, drive down rents, and bring city living within…
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Three-Storey Housing Plan Near CBD to Add 67,000 Homes
Introduction: A bold shift in Australia’s housing approach A new, radical plan is circulating in policy circles: allow three-storey apartments and townhouses to be built anywhere within Australia’s capital cities. Proponents argue the approach could yield up to 67,000 additional homes each year, bring rents down, and give young Australians a real chance to live…
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Nga Kor Ming Apologizes and Retracts Remarks Over I Lite U Launch Backlash
Malaysia’s Housing Minister Publishes an Apology Over I Lite U Remarks In a move aimed at cooling tensions surrounding the Bukit Bintang lighting initiative, Nga Kor Ming, Malaysia’s Housing and Local Government Minister, publicly apologised for comments he made during the pre-launch of the I Lite U project. The remarks sparked a wave of feedback…
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Bô Noël in Lausanne 2025: The Last Edition Before a New Concept Takes Over
The end of an era for Bô Noël in Lausanne The city of Lausanne has announced that the 2025 edition of Bô Noël will be its last under the current format. A new concept for the end-of-year festivities is set to take over starting in 2026, with the municipality launching a call for proposals to…
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Inauguration of Via Expresa Sur: Key Questions Remain
The Inauguration of Via Expresa Sur This Tuesday marked a significant milestone for the city of Lima as the first stage of the Via Expresa Sur was officially inaugurated. This ambitious project has sparked extensive discussions among citizens and officials alike, primarily due to the controversies surrounding its inception and development. With the initial phase…
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Future of Public Transport in Southern Gold Coast
The Shift in Gold Coast Public Transport Plans The public transport landscape in the southern Gold Coast is set for a significant shift following the Queensland government’s recent decision to abandon the plans for extending the light rail system from Burleigh Heads to Coolangatta. This decision has sparked conversations about the future of public transport…
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Mapping High-Rise Apartment Locations in Melbourne’s Suburbs
Overview of High-Rise Developments in Melbourne Melbourne, known for its vibrant culture and diverse neighborhoods, is entering a new phase of urban development. The government has recently released maps that detail where high-rise apartment developments are poised to change Melbourne’s suburbs over the next few years. This initiative aims to enhance urban living by concentrating…