Tag: Urban Planning
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Cork City housing: Publican slams regulations over infill idea
Cork City housing: a bold claim challenges the status quo The debate around housing in Cork has taken an unconventional turn. A well-known Cork publican is drawing attention to a provocative idea: could 7,000 people be housed in the city without erecting a single new building? While the figure is eye-catching, the point behind it…
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Cork housing claim sparks debate: 7,000 could be housed without new buildings
Cork housing claim sparks debate over urban space and safety A new contribution to the Cork housing conversation has sparked debate about how the city could accommodate more people using its existing footprint. A local publican told a regional newspaper that roughly 7,000 residents might be able to live in the city without the need…
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Cork housing debate: City could house 7,000 without new buildings
Publican’s bold claim: 7,000 people without new buildings In a discussion reported by the Irish Examiner, Cork publican Benny McCabe argued that the city could accommodate thousands more residents without constructing new buildings. He said, “we’re left with all these great aspirations to live over stores and down laneways but it never happens due to…
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Labour unveils plan to build 12 new towns across England
Labour’s plan to build 12 new towns across England The government is set to announce on Sunday a bold programme to construct 12 new towns across England as part of a broader effort to tackle the country’s housing crisis. The housing secretary, Steve Reed, will unveil the initiative at Labour’s annual conference in Liverpool, where…
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Philippines Disaster Risk: Turning Vulnerability into Resilience
Understanding the Risk: Why the Philippines Tops the World Risk Index The World Risk Index 2025 places the Philippines at the top of the global risk list, a stark reminder that vulnerability is shaped not only by hazards but also by geography, population patterns, and governance. With more than 7,000 islands, the country endures an…
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Philippines Is the World’s Most Disaster-Prone Country: Now What?
The reality behind the ranking The World Risk Index 2025 confirms what Filipinos experience year after year: the Philippines is among the most disaster-prone nations in the world. Its archipelagic geography, which spans more than 7,000 islands, combined with exposure to an average of about 20 typhoons annually and rising climate volatility, creates a complex…
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Philippines Tops World Risk Index 2025: What Next for Disaster Resilience
The Risk Landscape: Why the Philippines tops the index The Philippines has once again earned the unenviable distinction of leading the World Risk Index 2025. Its archipelagic geography, exposure to an average of about 20 typhoons annually, and rising climate volatility combine with densely populated coastal zones to create a layered hazard profile. Floods, landslides,…
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Hyderabad Flood Crisis: A Midnight Deluge
Hyderabad Flood Crisis Overview On the night of September 27, 2025, Hyderabad witnessed an unprecedented flood crisis as torrential rains unleashed the Musi River’s fury. Heavy rainfall throughout Friday night resulted in significant overflow from the Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs, compelling officials to release large volumes of water into the already strained Musi…
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Latest Photos of Janna 4 Apartments in Sheikh Zayed
Janna 4 Apartments: Overview Located in the expanding Sheikh Zayed area, the Janna 4 project represents a significant investment in residential housing aimed at providing modern living solutions. This initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Housing, has been designed to cater to the growing demand for quality homes within urban settings. Minister of Housing Inspects…
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Bologna’s New Restrictions on Short-Term Rentals
Introduction to Bologna’s New Restrictions Bologna, known for its rich history and vibrant culture, is taking a significant step in urban management. Mayor Matteo Lepore announced that Bologna will be the first city in Italy to implement restrictions on short-term rentals in specific areas. This decision aims to tackle the challenges posed by the rise…