Tag: City Planning
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DRIP Expands: Urban Areas in Ghana Benefit from District Road Improvement Programme, Says Vanderpuye
DRIP Expands Beyond Rural Roads to Urban Centers The District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) is gaining renewed attention as its National Co-ordinator, Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, asserts that the initiative is not limited to rural road networks. In a departure from common assumptions, Vanderpuye emphasized that urban and metropolitan areas are among the programme’s major…
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How to Fireproof a City: Building Urban Resilience Against Wildfires and Disasters
Introduction: Why Fireproofing a City Matters When wildfires race through a landscape, the difference between a neighborhood that survives and one that burns can hinge on proactive, coordinated action. Fireproofing a city isn’t about a single miracle solution; it’s about an integrated strategy that blends building codes, land-use planning, community preparedness, and rapid response. This…
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Rocky Statue Moves to Top of Philadelphia Museum Steps
Iconic Rocky statue makes a new ascent The Rocky statue, a beloved symbol of Philadelphia and an enduring pop culture icon, will no longer keep vigil at the bottom of the famous museum stairs. Following a vote by the Philadelphia Art Commission, the statue is being relocated to the top of the steps, offering visitors…
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New Sydney Harbour Bridge bike ramp opens, delivering a smooth, continuous route for commuters
Overview: A milestone for Sydney cyclists Commuters and cycling enthusiasts celebrated the opening of a long-awaited upgrade on the Sydney Harbour Bridge cycle path. A new, smooth ramp replaces the old 55-step staircase, creating a seamless, continuous route from North Sydney into the central business district (CBD). After decades of campaigning, design revisions, and local…
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Ottawa Transit Fares Rise Again: Is the 2026 Increase Worth It for Riders?
Rising Costs Meet Everyday Commutes Ottawa is once again adjusting transit fares, with a 2.5 percent hike affecting most passes and single-ride options. Implemented on New Year’s Day, the increase comes as many households tighten budgets and look for reliable ways to get around the city without breaking the bank. For regular riders who rely…
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Shashi Tharoor backs Bengaluru demolition drive: ‘No unnecessary provocation’ and legal steps followed
Context and Contention In a controversial move that has drawn both praise and criticism, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor publicly backed the Karnataka government’s demolition drive in Bengaluru. Tharoor’s comments emphasised that the authorities followed due process and that affected residents were offered alternative arrangements. The remarks arrive amid heightened sensitivity around urban redevelopment, housing…
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What Toronto Should Expect in 2026: Federal, Provincial, and Municipal Policy Changes
Overview: A Year of policy shifts in Toronto Toronto residents should prepare for a year of changes across federal, provincial, and municipal levels. From health policies that affect everyday groceries to adjustments in tolls and waste management, 2026 brings a broader push to modernize services, improve safety, and support sustainable living. This article breaks down…
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Halifax’s Rail Cut: The Century-Old Project Reshaping Commutes and City Life
Introduction: A City Redirected by History Halifax residents have long lived with a peculiarity of their city’s layout: a rail cut that carves through central neighborhoods, effectively re-routing traffic and changing the rhythm of daily life. The century-old project, born from a railway expansion and urban planning ambitions, now sits at the heart of a…
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Mumbai’s Art Deco Glory at 100
A Paris spark that changed the cityscape It started in Paris in 1925, when an exhibition introduced the world to Art Deco’s sleek lines, geometric forms, and lacquered glamour. The style quickly migrated to cities across the globe, but nowhere embraced its essence quite like Mumbai. As the city marks 100 years since that pivotal…
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Mumbai’s Glorious Art Deco Century: A 100-Year Celebration
Intro: A Century of Glamour Sparked in Paris In 1925, a landmark architecture exhibition in Paris showcased a style that would redefine urban elegance: Art Deco. From that moment, the movement surged across the world, finding a particularly luminous home in Mumbai. A city that would come to symbolize the best of Indian modernity embraced…