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The plan to transform this quiet suburban street with almost 200 units
Five properties would be bulldozed to build the 15-storey tower, as part of a wider push to accommodate Brisbane’s booming population.…
Thoothukudi Corporation resumes anti-encroachment drive after long break
Thoothukudi Corporation resumes anti-encroachment drive after long break…
Six wards in Erode city to get continuous water supply as pilot project nears completion
Erode city’s pilot project will provide continuous water supply to six wards, paving the way for city-wide implementation.…
NYC residents in hot nabe demand judges give up parking lot to provide crucial amenity
“Generation of judges … have just prioritized their own convenience, selfishly at the expense of what’s in the best interest of our community.''…
Notorious San Francisco eyesore may finally be demolished — despite years-long NIMBY revolt
The structure has been empty since a 2018 fire and is held up by temporary shoring.…
Cyberabad civic body nod for 45-metre Ameenpur Kaman–Gandhi Statue road, 30-metre JJ Nagar–Kompally road
Cyberabad civic body nod for 45-metre Ameenpur Kaman–Gandhi Statue road, 30-metre JJ Nagar–Kompally road…
Mushkin Cheruvu freed from encroachments by HYDRAA
Mushkin Cheruvu freed from encroachments by HYDRAA…
A.P. govt. sanctions ₹99.19 crore for Project SARTHI in Vizag
A.P. government allocates ₹99.19 crore for Project SARTHI to enhance traffic management and safety in Visakhapatnam.…
The Baltimore Miracle. Plus...
Are ob-gyns exacerbating the fertility crisis? Matti Friedman on ‘School of War.’ Ditch the Whoop and drink the wine! And more.…
Hong Kong’s golden window to renew ageing housing estates is now
After years of playing catch-up, Hong Kong can begin to look beyond the short term and make bolder plans for its public housing estates.…
CURE Act may replace GHMC Act for administration of tri-commissionerate area
CURE Act may replace GHMC Act for administration of tri-commissionerate area…
Govt pushes for Flatted Factory Complexes to drive industrial growth in Vizag
Govt promotes Flatted Factory Complexes in Visakhapatnam to enhance urban industrial growth and optimize land use.…
Deploy extra manpower, machinery to complete Wind Tunnel Junction underpass project: GBA chief
Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Chief Commissioner M. Maheshwar Rao on Wednesday once again pulled up officials and directed them to expedite work on the Wind Tunnel Junction und…
We Will Move To Take Property From Negligent Owners
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he's planning to have the city government seize apartment buildings with "negligent owners" in his administration's "Block by Block" housing plan. "W…
Committee to scrutinise applicants for housing allotment, says Ku. Pa. Krishnan
Committee under District Collector to verify applicants for housing allotment, ensuring dignity and support for urban migrants.…
More villagers evicted from land earmarked for Northern Metropolis
Residents of Yik Yuen Tsuen in New Territories pack belongings and vacate homes under watch of police and Lands Department staff members.…
‘Gardens of Delhi’ gives us a glimpse into the hidden green treasures of the capital
Discover the hidden secrets of Delhi's gardens in 'Gardens of Delhi' book by Swapna and Madhulika Liddle.…
Here’s why an ambitious skyscraper in Queens just got cut in half
A controversial proposal for two soaring residential towers in Kew Gardens Hills has been dramatically scaled back.…
HYDRAA frees two lakes from massive encroachments
HYDRAA frees two lakes from massive encroachments…
Can the Northern Metropolis balance progress with quality of life?
Hong Kong has an opportunity to affirm that, rather than being opposites, technological advancement and human-centric design go hand in hand.…
“Operation Clean Sweep” launched in Vijayawada
"Operation Clean Sweep" launched in Vijayawada aims to create garbage-free zones through extensive cleaning and awareness campaigns.…
The two Sydney transformations that are reimagining what a corner shop can be
Shop-top life ain’t what it used to be: As Sydney moves towards greater density and rethinks housing, these transformations show what’s possible.…
'More imaginative than Bays West': New waterfront Sydney suburb needs a name
In the coming weeks Sydneysiders will be asked to help rename Bays West, while a competition will open to decide the "look and feel" of the future suburb.…
West Coast Cities Turn to Vacancy Taxes to Grapple with Housing Crisis
With a widespread housing crisis and sky-high downtown commercial vacancies, West Coast cities are weighing vacancy taxes to push more units into productive use, but Tacoma and Sea…
‘Finally, a clear, sensible argument about why we should expand Toronto’s island airport.’ Letters to the editor for May 24
In today’s letters to the editor: Alberta separation; Toronto’s island airport; friendship; life regrets; justice reform; Drake…
Hong Kong can turn Hung Shui Kiu into a northwest stronghold
Taking an industry-first approach to the new town in Hung Shui Kiu represents an important shift in Hong Kong’s urban planning.…
Hayden has lobbied for bike lanes for years. Now he's given up
Climate change, the cost-of-living crisis and healthy lifestyle goals should make active transport like cycling a no brainer. So why does Australia struggle to build a bike culture…
TUDA pools 400-acre land in one year: Chairman
TUDA Chairman Dr. C. Divakar Reddy announces 400 acres pooled for development, aiming to alleviate traffic and enhance Tirupati’s environment.…
A.P. to launch ‘Operation Clean Sweep’ in all 123 ULBs to improve sanitation
Andhra Pradesh launches 'Operation Clean Sweep' to enhance urban sanitation across 123 ULBs from May 23 to June 20.…
The Hindu Maharashtra Infrastructure Conclave to be held in Mumbai on May 22
Join industry leaders and policymakers at The Hindu Maharashtra Infrastructure Conclave on May 22 in Mumbai to discuss transformative growth opportunities.…
Telangana gets ₹1,420 cr. central aid for projects in Warangal, Karimnagar and Khammam
Telangana receives ₹1,420 crore in central aid for urban projects in Warangal, Karimnagar, and Khammam, enhancing infrastructure and governance.…
Centre okays ₹1,501.03 crore infra projects in Vizag
Centre approves ₹1,501.03 crore for key infrastructure projects in Visakhapatnam, enhancing water supply and sewerage management systems.…
Bhogapuram Airport: major widening works for Madhurawada roads
Major road widening works planned for Bhogapuram Airport to alleviate traffic congestion and improve transit efficiency.…
Bhogapuram Airport: major road widening works planned
Major road widening works planned for Bhogapuram Airport to alleviate traffic congestion and improve transit efficiency.…
Doug Ford is right to expand Billy Bishop airport and bring it, and Toronto, to new heights
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is one of the most important economic assets in the city…
‘What will it do?’ School campus high-rise apartments face backlash
A government proposal to build thousands of apartments in towers that could reach up to 45 storeys in Burwood has residents concerned about how the currently low-density suburb wil…
Western Railway begins anti-encroachment drive near Mumbai’s Bandra station
Western Railway starts a five-day anti-encroachment drive near Bandra station, clearing illegal structures for railway expansion.…
MA&UD rolls out reforms for ULBs to ensure greener future
MA&UD announces urban reforms promoting energy conservation and electric mobility for a sustainable future in Andhra Pradesh's ULBs.…
Visakhapatnam to get dedicated IPS officer for traffic management: DGP
DGP announces appointment of a new IPS officer in Vizag to enhance traffic management amid urban growth and congestion.…
Scientific waste mgmt systems being implemented in State, says Deputy CM
Scientific waste mgmt systems being implemented in State, says Deputy CM…
How Kolkata’s Heritage Illumination Project is expanding across India with Khalsa College in Amritsar
After transforming Kolkata’s historic landmarks with dramatic nighttime lighting, Mudar Patherya’s illumination project is going national, beginning with the sprawling Khalsa Colle…
Thousands of Illegals Live in Public Housing. Trump Is Ending It
Home prices are squeezing American family budgets. The median home price is up 60% since 2019, now five times the median household income. The country is short...…
Australia is wasting $1 billion on car parks nobody uses, report finds
Australia is wasting more than $1 billion each year building off-street car parks that end up sitting unused and unwanted, a Grattan report has found.…
Granny flat ban lifted for some residents under airport flight path
The NSW government will permit secondary dwellings such as granny flats in some areas affected by noise from Western Sydney International Airport.…
'No society is immune' to housing crisis, UN chief warns at World Urban Forum in Baku
António Guterres told the World Urban Forum in Baku that no country is immune from the housing crisis, as 40,000 delegates gathered for the second day of talks.…
Kochi Corporation to shift UHWCs from rental premises to own buildings
Kochi Corporation plans to transition Urban Health and Wellness Centres from rentals to owned buildings to reduce expenses.…
Iran calls for reconstruction support at World Urban Forum in Baku
Iran's deputy housing minister used the World Urban Forum in Baku to call for international support to rebuild 150,000 homes damaged in the war.…
My suburb, once a transit lane, has become a destination. Even for Nigella Lawson
When I was a kid, Cammeray was just a route to somewhere more interesting. Now the place is thriving, transformed by bars, fancy restaurants and trophy homes.…
Is the answer to the housing crunch right in your own backyard?
Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, are small, fully-functional secondary homes located on the same property as a main home, usually in the backyard, filling a vital need where hous…
The human cost of building the Dubai of Africa
For many of the poorest residents in Lagos, Nigeria, the land their families have lived on for generations is now being violently seized by the government to build luxury condos. T…
Hong Kong’s HK$690 million Central Library opens in Causeway Bay in 2001 – SCMP archive
25 years ago, the Hong Kong Central Library in Causeway Bay opened to the public after years of controversy and months of delays.…
My suburb has gone from daggy to desirable. But we still miss the roller disco
I used to think of it as a suburb you drove through rather than lived in. Now it’s all about microbreweries, specialist coffee roasters and gyms.…
Bidadi township: Deve Gowda announces stir against project; DKS hits back
Deve Gowda announces a protest against the Bidadi township project, alleging land grabbing, drawing sharp criticism from D.K. Shivakumar.…
GHMC officials’ negligence will turn Hyderabad into concrete jungle: Justice Shravan Kumar
Telangana High Court warns GHMC negligence may transform Hyderabad into a concrete jungle, urging immediate action against illegal encroachments.…
What do shoppers think about the future of their high street?
Freshney Place is being renovated to include a new food hall and five-screen cinema.…
The delicate retrieval of a 1100-tonne machine from beneath Sydney’s busiest streets
In Australia’s largest underground rail cavern where the city’s busiest metro station will be, “Jessie” is being disassembled and making her way above ground.…
Trump's 'American flag blue' reflecting pool project gets a mixed reaction in D.C.
The pool is being resurfaced in a shade more akin to that of a swimming pool. It's one of many physical changes Trump is planning for the nation's capital.…
‘Transformative’ Skyscraper To Soar Next to World’s Biggest Railway Station
The striking New York City skyscraper will feature a new transit hall in one of North America's busiest hubs.…
Hong Kong adds spared Wang Fuk Court block to resettlement plan as most opt to sell
Nearly 80 per cent of Wang Chi House homeowners willing to sell, with buy-back of tower to cost about HK$1 billion, deputy financial secretary says.…