Tag: Urban Planning
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Coimbatore Gang Rape: A Hang-out Turned Crime Scene
Introduction: From a nocturnal hang-out to a crime scene The Coimbatore incident at the edge of a mud road connecting Brindhavan Nagar near the Coimbatore International Airport and SIHS Colony has jolted residents and authorities alike. What began as a secluded nocturnal gathering spot for anti-social elements evolved into a stark crime scene, drawing investigators,…
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Preventable Environmental Factors Contribute to One in Five EU Cardiovascular Deaths
Overview: Cardiovascular Disease Remains Europe’s Leading Killer Cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to be the top cause of death across the European Union, claiming more than 1.7 million lives in 2022 — about one-third of all EU mortality that year. While genetics and individual lifestyle factors play a role, researchers and public health officials are increasingly…
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Environmental factors can cut EU cardiovascular deaths significantly
Introduction: A preventable toll from cardiovascular disease in the EU Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death across the European Union. In 2022, more than 1.7 million people died from cardiovascular conditions, accounting for about one in three deaths that year. While genetics and individual risk factors play a role, environmental factors contribute a…
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Video exposes glaring problem with $18.5m Aussie cycleway three months after opening
New inquiry into an $18.5 million cycleway A newly circulated video is drawing attention to significant issues with a high-profile inner-Sydney cycleway project. Lauded by many as a bold step toward safer, greener city streets, the $18.5 million cycleway now faces scrutiny just months after it opened to the public. The footage suggests that what…
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Video exposes glaring issues with $18.5m Aussie cycleway just three months in
Overview: A high-profile cycleway under the lens The $18.5 million cycleway project in inner-Sydney has been portrayed as a bold step toward safer, more connected streets. Three months after the opening, a circulating video claims to reveal fundamental flaws in design, execution, and real-world usability. The critique comes at a time when city leaders, including…
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Save Club Intramuros Golf: Preserve Manila Heritage
Battle Over a Century-Old Landmark The future of Club Intramuros Golf Course in Manila has become a lightning rod for a broader debate about heritage, urban green space, and the economic fabric of the historic Walled City. The Manila City government’s plan to convert the course into a public forest park has drawn strong opposition…
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Calls mount to retain historic Club Intramuros amid conversion plan
Heritage vs. Green Space: The Club Intramuros Debate The proposal by the Manila City government to convert the historic Club Intramuros Golf Course into a public forest park has ignited a heated debate among heritage advocates, local golfers, employees, and residents. The plan, pitched as a way to add more urban green space and strengthen…
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City replaces grass with artificial turf at Old Market Square to boost durability and accessibility
New turf, new possibilities The city has swapped the grassy expanse at Old Market Square for a durable artificial turf, aiming to better manage the space that hosts Winnipeg’s most popular cultural events. The project, explained by Coun. Vivian Santos, addresses the wear and tear that came with heavy, repeated use and the high maintenance…
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Karachi SHC Orders Relocation of Fireworks Warehouses from Residential Areas
Introduction: A Court-Driven Safety Mandate The Sindh High Court (SHC) has issued a decisive directive to move fireworks warehouses and factories away from residential areas in Karachi. The ruling comes in the wake of a deadly explosion at Al-Amna Plaza on MA Jinnah Road last August, which killed six people and injured about 30 others.…
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Why the National Housing Accord Isn’t Fixing Australia’s Affordability Crisis Yet
Understanding the National Housing Accord’s ambitions Three years into Australia’s National Housing Accord, the landmark agreement between all levels of government, super funds, and housing industry bodies appears to be delivering more headlines than homes. The objective—deliver 1.2 million new dwellings over five years, equating to about 240,000 a year—has run into the stubborn reality…