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🇪🇪 Postimees
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Entrepreneurs fighting against the residential area on Pirita Road failed to annul the building permit

Entrepreneurs Enn Veskimägi and Priit Alamäel failed to annul a building permit for a residential area being developed on Pirita Road in Tallinn after the administrative court upheld the city's decision.

Feb 27 • 18:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Photo: Žižkov artery is still like from the nineties

The article discusses the outdated state of the Žižkov artery in Prague, reflecting on its appearance and infrastructure resembling that of the 1990s.

Feb 27 • 15:36 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

From an area affected by security problems to an innovative neighborhood: this is how the new Mariscal will be in 2027

The municipality of Quito has approved a plan to revitalize the Mariscal neighborhood, focusing on innovative developments and addressing past issues of gentrification and abandonment.

Feb 27 • 15:22 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

PUNCH Journalist and Seven Others Selected for Lagos Urban Reporting Project

Melony Ishola, along with seven other journalists, has been selected for a significant urban reporting project addressing challenges in Lagos State.

Feb 27 • 13:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Monte Carlo Incorporadora & Multipropriedade strengthens the real estate market

Monte Carlo Incorporadora & Multipropriedade is becoming a leader in Brazil's real estate market with a focus on long-term investment and urban development.

Feb 27 • 12:48 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tallinn is closing the Lubja tram station

Tallinn will begin repairs on the curve tracks at the Lubja tram station, leading to a change in local traffic organization and the transport routes, and the station will not reopen after the repairs are completed.

Feb 27 • 10:56 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

SBA Urban has completed the placement of a EUR 4.5 million bond issue for the Hermanas Business Centre in Kaunas ahead of schedule

SBA Urban has completed a EUR 4.5 million bond placement early for the development of the Hermanas Business Centre in Kaunas, Lithuania, amid strong investor demand.

Feb 27 • 10:43 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Epos 257 has emerged from anonymity. Mánes is changing into an asphalt jungle

The article discusses the emergence of the Epos 257 art initiative in the context of urban development in Mánes, Czechia.

Feb 27 • 09:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A new district is being built in Helsinki – This is what it should look like

Helsinki's city council has approved plans for a new coastal district in Puotilanranta that will accommodate 2,500 residents.

Feb 27 • 08:10 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Are houses being built only for the rich? Where will the middle class build their homes?

The Indian real estate market is increasingly focusing on luxury housing, leaving the middle class struggling to find affordable homes as prices surge.

Feb 27 • 07:56 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Fear of toxic discharges into drinking water

Authorities warn that planned construction near Gjersjøen in Nordre Follo may lead to toxic chemical leaks into the local drinking water supply.

Feb 27 • 07:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

María Teresa against the City Council of Madrid: a woman's fight for her house in La Cañada that raises doubts about the development of El Cañaveral

María Teresa Gómez has been in a 16-year legal battle against the Madrid City Council, which is trying to evict her from a home built on a municipal green zone to develop new housing in El Cañaveral.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Court of Justice suspends demolitions and new buildings in São Paulo

The São Paulo Court of Justice has temporarily suspended permits for demolitions and new constructions in the city based on recent legal challenges regarding zoning laws.

Feb 27 • 01:14 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Residents of the tilted apartment building moved to a new home

Residents have moved into a newly constructed apartment building in Tartu, replacing a previously demolished tilted structure.

Feb 27 • 00:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Works Have Begun: This is How the New Green Space Will Benefit 70,000 Residents and Promises to Transform the Northern Area of the City

Construction has started on a new park in Colegiales, Buenos Aires, which aims to provide a recreational area for over 70,000 residents.

Feb 26 • 20:50 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

City Center Königstein: When Trees Give Way to Trees

The city center of Königstein is undergoing construction to combat climate change, leading to the felling of trees, which has sparked local protests.

Feb 26 • 15:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Consortium MEZ-RZK wins auction to build the administrative center of the government of São Paulo

The MEZ-RZK consortium has won the bid to construct a new administrative center for the São Paulo state government, which is expected to cost approximately R$ 6.09 billion and be completed by 2030.

Feb 26 • 14:19 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Reconstruction of Klaipėda Summer Stage: Contractors Begin Work

Contractors have started renovating the Klaipėda Summer Concert Stage, enhancing its facilities and improving leisure quality for residents.

Feb 26 • 12:26 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Changes in Gargždai center for a third of a million: there will be a mandatory route to the seaside

Gargždai is set to undergo significant transformation with a new project worth over 336,000 euros focused on revitalizing the market area and creating better connectivity to the seaside.

Feb 26 • 10:36 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

400 new student apartments will be built here

The municipality of Oslo has sold a site at Økern to the student welfare organization (SiO) for the construction of 400 new student apartments.

Feb 26 • 10:23 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Charis Doukas: Open window for coalition government if my proposal is not voted

Charis Doukas discusses important urban infrastructure projects and internal party dynamics ahead of the Pasok conference regarding cooperation with New Democracy.

Feb 26 • 04:34 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

New entertainment palace to revive the rundown shopping center 21:an in Eskilstuna

A new entertainment venue is set to transform the abandoned 21:an shopping center in Eskilstuna, with hopes of revitalizing the local area.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The 'proximity effect': which neighborhoods will grow the most due to new transportation in the City

The new subway line and electric buses will improve connectivity in certain neighborhoods of Buenos Aires and impact the real estate market.

Feb 26 • 02:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The new three artificial mountains of the A-5 take off, created with the earth from underground construction: a viewpoint, a circuit, and picnic areas will be built

Three artificial earth mounds along the A-5 highway near Madrid are being developed from soil excavated during tunnel construction, with plans for recreational facilities.

Feb 25 • 23:04 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ogun vows justice for worker killed during demolition enforcement

The Ogun State Government has promised justice for a contract staff member killed during a demolition enforcement, ensuring accountability for those responsible.

Feb 25 • 21:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The new city center starts here

A new real estate project, Eurogarden and the Civic Center, is transforming the urban landscape of Maringá, Brazil, by establishing a new development axis that focuses on smart urban planning, sustainability, and quality of life.

Feb 25 • 19:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brasília Square by Tarraf: venture bets on the potential of Araçatuba

The Brasília Square project by TARRAF Incorporadora aims to meet the growing demand for mixed-use urban solutions in Araçatuba.

Feb 25 • 19:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

João Pessoa City Hall expropriates properties in the Historical Center to implement a tourist venture

The City Hall of João Pessoa has expropriated properties in the Historical Center to make way for a new tourist development in collaboration with a Portuguese hotel group.

Feb 25 • 17:39 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Four Years Until Completion of Sejong City: Tasks of the Administrative Hub Complex City Construction Agency

Sejong City, a planned administrative city in South Korea, is set to complete its construction in 2028, with ongoing work on public rental housing and infrastructure across six designated living areas.

Feb 25 • 14:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Where will Victoria’s new homes be built? Competing Liberal and Labor visions are as much about politics as planning

Political competition in Victoria over housing policy has intensified as both major parties propose contrasting visions for urban development.

Feb 25 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

GALLERY: Hundipea development detailed planning moved forward

The Tallinn city government has proposed a detailed plan for the Hundipea northern area, transforming a closed port and industrial zone into an open urban space with new residences, commercial spaces, and a seaside promenade.

Feb 25 • 13:58 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Kaunas Old Town streets may change significantly: here are the planned changes

A new plan for the historic Old Town of Kaunas encompasses 99 hectares, focusing on street management and infrastructure improvements while respecting cultural and historical contexts.

Feb 25 • 13:29 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Residents of Maarjamäe's Victory in Tallinn District Court Was Limited

The Tallinn District Court partially upheld an appeal from local residents against the demolition permit for a central pavilion amid ongoing development tensions in Maarjamäe.

Feb 25 • 12:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Blue Zone now has long-term parking spaces with up to five hours of use on 15 streets in João Pessoa

João Pessoa introduces long-term parking in the Blue Zone, allowing motorists to park for up to five consecutive hours at a reduced rate.

Feb 25 • 11:39 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The population of Tartu has decreased over the year

The population of Tartu, Estonia, has seen a significant decline according to recent data from the city's population operations department.

Feb 25 • 11:15 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Former Mayor Lars Weiss Gets a New Job

Lars Weiss, the former Social Democratic mayor of Copenhagen, is set to become the director of urban development at Urban Partners.

Feb 25 • 10:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Prague and Brno are up to three times more expensive than small towns. Housing prices are rising again

Housing prices in Prague and Brno are significantly higher than in smaller towns, with recent increases noted.

Feb 25 • 08:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Opposition to expand Melbourne CBD in bid to boost home ownership

The Victorian opposition plans to expand Melbourne's CBD and promote residential living as part of a strategy to improve home ownership ahead of the state election.

Feb 25 • 06:12 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

CITY IN THE CITY: See what the Luther quarter will look like

A new residential and business district called the Luther quarter is being developed in Tallinn, Estonia, with a focus on creating a car-free, human-centric environment.

Feb 25 • 05:37 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Via Marina, a missed opportunity for the whole city

Work has begun on the redevelopment of Via Marina in Milan, but the removal of parking spots without notifying residents or the municipality has sparked controversy.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Paulistana Times Square': Bright Screens in the Center Approved by Heritage Agency

The 'Paulistana Times Square' project, which aims to install large LED screens in downtown Sao Paulo, has received approval from the city's heritage agency, although further permits are still required.

Feb 24 • 19:38 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

HMS believes that the development in Akureyri cannot keep up with population growth

HMS has expressed concerns regarding the inability of Akureyri's development to match its population growth.

Feb 24 • 18:31 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Pilaitė is buzzing: the reclaimed 'depression' is again in danger – plots are being replanned, a neighborhood will be nearby

Residents of Pilaitė are fighting to preserve a green zone threatened by redevelopment plans.

Feb 24 • 18:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

SP City Hall approves 'Times Square' of downtown at Conpresp, and construction begins in March

São Paulo's municipal government has approved a project to transform a section of downtown into a vibrant space akin to New York's Times Square, with construction expected to start in March 2024.

Feb 24 • 17:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Billions from the KPO support the development of cities. What are the EU funds used for?

The article discusses the allocation and impact of funds from Poland's National Reconstruction Plan (KPO) on city development.

Feb 24 • 13:40 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Extension construction of the 7th tram line in Riga reallocates 1.4 million euros

The Latvian government has decided to reallocate 1.374 million euros for the extension of the 7th tram line in Riga, raising the total project budget to 29.449 million euros.

Feb 24 • 12:29 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The number of new buildings has significantly increased in downtown Akureyri, and more are in the planning stages

Akureyri is experiencing a rise in new building developments, with several additional projects in the planning phase.

Feb 24 • 12:14 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: 'Farm land prices are abnormal...we need to consider ways to lower them'

President Yoon has emphasized the need to address the abnormal prices of agricultural land to facilitate rural living and counter urban concentration.

Feb 24 • 03:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Almeida will create a cultural 'refuge' for youth in the iconic Peironcely building, it will be named after Robert Capa, cost a million euros and will be managed by the foundation of Father Llanos

The city of Madrid plans to transform the historic Peironcely building into a cultural center for young people, named after photographer Robert Capa, with funding from the Father Llanos Foundation.

Feb 23 • 23:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Tres de Febrero progresses with a key Metrobus stop on Route 8

Construction is underway for a new Metrobus stop on Route 8 in Tres de Febrero, aimed at improving traffic flow and public transport safety.

Feb 23 • 18:01 UTC

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