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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

KL: Teemu Selänne's luxury project facing headwinds

Teemu Selänne's long-awaited luxury residential project in Espoo, Finland, has hit delays due to appeals related to its zoning changes.

Mar 22 • 18:37 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Zoning the Kwara governorship ticket to the North is risky for APC – Aspirant

Aspirant Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman warns that zoning the All Progressives Congress's 2027 governorship ticket in Kwara State to the northern district could be politically detrimental.

Mar 21 • 00:13 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Olexa wrote about how he ended up in TANAP: he rejected the zoning that favors ski resorts to Filip Kuffa

Peter Olexa, the former director of the Tatra National Park, publicly criticized the environmental secretary Filip Kuffa regarding the park's zoning plan.

Mar 18 • 17:54 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Oyo APC stakeholders hail peaceful congresses, seek zoning review

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State praised the recent peaceful conduct of party congresses and expressed a desire for a review of national zoning arrangements.

Mar 18 • 09:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Turku City Council has approved the objectives for the zoning change of the Kupittaa sports center

The Turku City Council has approved the objectives for a zoning change aimed at developing a sports center in Kupittaa, which may include various sports facilities and residential buildings.

Mar 16 • 14:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

City of São Paulo may authorize decades of verticalization in a few years

Recently revised zoning laws in São Paulo significantly expand areas designated for urban verticalization, raising concerns about future urban development.

Mar 14 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

New zoning regularized clandestine land subdivision in green areas of SP, points out the Public Prosecutor's Office

A region in Itaquera, São Paulo, previously designated as an Environmental Protection Zone, has undergone a zoning change allowing construction despite being covered in vegetation and facing legal challenges from the Public Prosecutor's Office.

Mar 14 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

TJ maintains suspension of construction and demolition in SP, and Chamber appeals to the STF

The São Paulo Court of Justice has upheld a suspension on construction and demolition permits in the city amidst an ongoing legal challenge regarding zoning laws.

Mar 13 • 16:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Is it still possible to apply for many 'WZs' for one property?

The Polish Ministry of Development and Technology has proposed changes to the zoning law that would limit who can apply for construction conditions for properties, amidst high demand.

Mar 11 • 03:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Technical area warned the SP City Hall about allowing tall buildings in locations prohibited by the Zoning Law

Technical staff alerted the São Paulo City Hall about the approval of tall buildings in areas not compliant with zoning regulations just days before the urban revision was sanctioned.

Mar 10 • 07:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Two-thirds of the Low Tatras will remain without strict protection after zoning; the park plans to continue logging

A proposed zoning plan for the Low Tatras National Park could allow logging on over two-thirds of its area, raising environmental concerns.

Mar 9 • 16:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

São Paulo City Released Tall Buildings Even in Areas Prohibited by Zoning Law, Says MP-SP

The São Paulo public prosecutor's office indicates that the city has allowed high-rise buildings in prohibited areas, leading to a moratorium on new constructions.

Mar 6 • 16:42 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Competence, not zoning, will decide Oyo 2027 candidate — LP

The Labour Party in Oyo State emphasizes that the most competent candidate, regardless of their origin, will represent the party in the 2027 governorship election.

Mar 4 • 15:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Prohibition of demolitions and new buildings affects 102 properties in areas with changed zoning in SP

A recent court ruling in São Paulo prohibits new constructions in specific areas affected by zoning changes, impacting 102 properties and highlighting the city's regulatory focus on housing density.

Feb 27 • 22:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court suspends demolitions and new buildings in SP for seeing flaws in zoning review

São Paulo's court has temporarily halted the issuance of permits for demolitions and new constructions due to issues in the zoning law revision process.

Feb 27 • 14:33 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

High Tatras are threatened with irreversible damage, warns SAV about the zoning proposal

Researchers from the Slovak Academy of Sciences caution that the proposed zoning plan for the Tatra National Park could lead to irreversible damage to the region.

Feb 27 • 10:07 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
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Helsinki demolishes 15 Heka rental houses in Ala-Malmi – Kirsi Huhta shares her feelings as home is threatened

The Helsinki city council has approved a zoning change in Ala-Malmi that paves the way for the demolition of 15 rental houses to make way for new housing.

Feb 25 • 18:27 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The Tatras survived privatization and the dreams of the Olympics. Now they are threatened by zoning

The Tatras face new threats from proposed zoning changes that may lead to privatization and environmental degradation.

Feb 25 • 11:30 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The final proposal for zoning in the High Tatras undermines strict protection of reserves, adds areas for cottages near the Roháč lakes, and opens the way for skiing from the Patriarchs

A new proposal for zoning in the Tatra National Park is facing criticism for reducing protections and expanding development areas.

Feb 19 • 07:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Crossing the Street": Controversy as a Quarry Opens Meters from a Rural School Following an Express Modification of an Ordinance

Residents in Escobedo, Argentina, are opposing the opening of a quarry near a rural school after local authorities altered a zoning ordinance.

Feb 18 • 19:46 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Want to make changes to the old American embassy

Plans are underway to demolish extensions of the former American embassy building in Reykjavik and replace them with residential housing if a zoning application is approved.

Feb 12 • 11:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Wind Power Divides a Tourism Location – Kolari Decides on a Historical Plan

The Kolari municipal council is set to make a historic decision regarding a wind power zoning plan that could establish the municipality's first wind turbines, amidst a divided public opinion.

Feb 11 • 18:51 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

After 2 days of Edmonton infill debate, city committee sends decision to council

Edmonton's city council urban planning committee has reviewed proposed amendments to residential zoning regulations that would impose stricter limits on infill development.

Feb 11 • 13:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Factory or pig farm in the neighborhood. The amendment will open the way to circumventing zoning plans

A recent amendment in Czechia is set to change how zoning plans are navigated, allowing for potential factory or pig farm developments close to residential areas.

Feb 11 • 07:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

General Plans: Landowners Should Take Care of Their Interests

The article emphasizes the importance for landowners in Poland to be aware of general planning consultations that affect their property values.

Feb 11 • 03:57 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Ex-President Sirleaf Advocates for Zoning Regulation to Control Placement of Churches, Mosques

Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf is advocating for zoning regulations to manage the placement of churches and mosques to reduce noise pollution affecting residents.

Feb 9 • 05:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Justice extinguishes action on zoning and opens up room for megachurch on the Pinheiros margin

The São Paulo Court of Justice unanimously closed a legal action contesting zoning changes beneficial to a megachurch project.

Feb 8 • 16:22 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Mayor Vallo criticizes the LED screen on the Ministry of Defense building: It contradicts the zoning plan

Bratislava's Mayor Vallo has criticized the installation of an LED screen on the Ministry of Defense building, claiming it is in conflict with the zoning plan as the renovation of the former military dormitory progresses.

Feb 5 • 17:38 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The Municipality's Threat: Change Detail Plans – to Stop the Migration Agency

The chairman of Sigtuna municipality, Mattias Askerson, suggests using legislation to alter zoning plans in order to restrict the Migration Agency's operations in the area, following the establishment of a reception and return center in 2023.

Feb 5 • 11:54 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027 Kwara guber: Inside APC’s quiet war over zoning and succession

The All Progressives Congress in Kwara State is experiencing an intense internal struggle regarding the succession of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq amidst debates over zoning and regional ambitions.

Feb 5 • 00:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Will a fast track open for the Pori explosives factory? The government's proposal is expected on Thursday

The Finnish government is expected to present a legislative proposal on Thursday to facilitate the rapid construction of an explosives factory in Pori without the need for municipal zoning.

Feb 4 • 13:18 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Eštok did not explain who the zoning of the Tatras should be set for (questions and answers about zoning and snowmaking reservoir)

The Slovak Ministry of Environment has not yet submitted the zoning of the Tatra National Park and the Low Tatras National Park for interdepartmental consultation, despite being mandated to approve zonings for four national parks by the first quarter of 2026, with the proposed zoning for TANAP criticized for potentially reducing nature protection.

Jan 13 • 14:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The mushroom is innocent in this. Traffic in Prague would collapse, no matter who governs, says expert

An urban planning expert argues that Prague's outdated zoning plans hinder efficient development, despite its commendable public transport accessibility.

Jan 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Taraba as a shareholder of TMR: opened a new cable car and wants to build a snowmaking reservoir with Rattaj

Environment Minister Tomáš Taraba defends a zoning proposal for Tatra National Park that would reduce nature protection in several areas and allow the sale of state land under ski slopes to Tatry Mountain Resorts.

Jan 5 • 13:08 UTC

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