Birgunj metropolis stresses on disaster mgmt, infrastructure development, good governance

R400 Million Mangaung Municipality Taxi Rank Sits Empty Amid Free State Financial Struggles

BLOEMFONTEIN, Free State — The Mangaung municipality has become the focal point of a broader crisis gripping local government, as severe infrastructure delays and financial mismanagement highlight the deep struggles of Free State municipalities. Currently, sixteen municipalities across the province find themselves on the National Treasury’s list of local governments most impacted by the temporary []

Tiada pembangunan boleh atasi kepentingan awam

MUKADIMAH Banjir kilat, lubang benam, isu warga asing dan penjaja haram antara cabaran yang terus menjadi perhatian dan tuntutan tinggi bagi Datuk Bandar Kuala Lumpur, DATUK SERI FADLUN MAK UJUD dalam memastikan setiap isu ditangani secara berkesan dan berterusan. Selepas hampir lapan bulan menerajui Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL), beliau mengakui pengurusan sebuah bandar raya ... Read more The post Tiada pembangunan boleh atasi kepentingan awam appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Dbeibah discusses the needs of Tripoli with the municipality and directs the acceleration of infrastructure projects.

Dbeibah / Discusses / Needs /Tripoli / Municipality / Directs / Acceleration / Infrastructure Projects

SM Green Movement sustainability extends to disaster-resilient mall designs withstanding flood

Among the sustainability features integrated into SM’s most-loved malls are disaster-resilient structures designed to strengthen community safety and ensure operational continuity during calamities such as typhoons. As the Philippines remains one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries, flooding continues to threaten communities, livelihoods, and the many small businesses that help drive the economy. Through the []

Bekasi eyes China-inspired circular economy for Bantargebang

The Bekasi City government in West Java Province plans to develop Bantargebang Subdistrict into a circular economy zone ...

सूर्यविनायक पूर्ण खोप सुनिश्चितता नगर घोषणा

भक्तपुर। भक्तपुरको सूर्यविनायक नगरपालिकाले शुक्रबार नगरलाई पूर्णखोप सुनिश्चितता तथा दिगोपना नगर घोषणा गरेको छ । नगरपालिकाको कार्यालय कटुञ्जेमा आयोजित घोषणा कार्यक्रममा नगरप्रमुख वासुदेव थापाले औपचारिक रूपमा नगरपालिकालाई पूर्ण खोप सुनिश्चित तथा दिगोपना नगर घोषणा गरेका हुन्। नगरप्रमुख थापाले बालबालिकाको स्वास्थ्य संरक्षण र सुरक्षित भविष्य निर्माणमा नगरपालिका सफल भएको भन्दै नगरपालिका क्षेत्रमा बस्ने पाँच वर्ष मुनीका []

Bosomtwe DCE moves to declare district security zone over illegal mining destruction

The Bosomtwe District Assembly in the Ashanti Region is moving to declare the entire district a security zone in a bid to clamp down on illegal mining activities and protect environmentally sensitive areas, including Lake Bosomtwe. District Chief Executive, Abdulai Hamid, says the decision forms part of urgent measures to halt further environmental destruction and reclaim degraded lands within the enclave.

New data reveals expansion of Israeli settlement jurisdiction in West Bank

In several cases, jurisdiction areas were also divided or reorganized, allowing separate settlements to be established under distinct municipal administrations.

Manhattan skyscraper at risk of collapse triggers evacuation

A 37-story tower under construction near Grand Central Terminal faced collapse risk Tuesday morning when firefighters responded to reports of falling bricks from 235 East 42nd Street.The former Pfizer global headquarters is being converted into apartments in what officials call the city's largest office-to-apartment conversion, reported 6 ABC News and The New York Times.Construction workers on the 21st floor discovered two structural support columns buckling and proceeded to self-evacuate. Inspectors confirmed the columns had buckled, with floors between the 21st and 26th sagging. Some reports allege floor collapses. Despite the structural failure, no injuries occurred, and all workers were accounted for. Officials evacuated the building and neighboring properties, including the Hampton Inn Manhattan Grand Central, and closed East 42nd Street between Second and Third avenues. Mayor Zohran Mamdani noted a nearby school with approximately 400 children was also evacuated.The redevelopment project, begun in 2024, is slated to create roughly 1,600 apartments, including over 400 affordable units.Watch the video below. Your browser does not support the video tag.

15 cities that were destroyed and rebuilt — and what changed

From Lisbon's earthquake to Christchurch's collapse, these 15 cities were leveled by fire, war, and disaster, and their reconstructions reshaped architecture, planning, and policy worldwide

City of Tshwane to relocate Soshanguve hostel residents as demolition plan takes shape

City of Tshwane to relocate Soshanguve hostel residents as demolition plan takes shape

Holcim Philippines advances circular economy partnership with science City of Muñoz 

SCIENCE CITY OF MUÑOZ, Nueva Ecija — Holcim Philippines, through its waste management solutions arm, Geocycle, expanded its circular economy initiatives in the Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, by

MIKE SILUMA | Morero may deny the crisis but Joburgers live it daily

The city's financial woes reflect a broader collapse in governance and service delivery, writes Mike Siluma

Regional revival via mega projects

Regional revival via mega projects

David Werner, Metro Loft’s Pfizer HQ at risk of collapse

Concerns of a collapse of the old Pfizer headquarters in Midtown Manhattan arose Tuesday morning after reports of falling bricks and buckling columns. The FDNY was called to the scene at 235 East 42nd Street before 8 a.m., according to Fire Department officials. Officials discovered several sagging floors on the upper levels, as well as two support columns that were buckling. The discoveries prompted the evacuation of construction workers at the office-to-residential conversion, led by David Werner and Nathan Berman’s Metro Loft Management. Gensler is the architect of the project, one of the largest conversions in the city. Officials also []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.

[Robert J. Fouser,] Is Seoul turning conservative?

Mayor Oh Se-hoon’s surprising election victory on June 3 stirred a wave of commentary on the rise of conservatism in Seoul. Most pundits agreed that interest in real estate redevelopment, particularly in the upscale Gangnam area, was the primary factor behind Oh’s victory. The Democratic Party of Korea improved its performance over 2022 in elections for the city council, district mayors and district councils. This contradictory trend leaves the question of where Seoul is headed unanswered. A wal

A new chapter begins for SJKT Ladang Sungai Muar as Segamat school relocation moves forward

JOHOR BAHRU, July 3 — The proposed relocation of Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil (SJKT) Ladang Sungai Muar in Segam...

Distressed Enugu community cries out over 30-year uncompleted bridge

Laments no government presence in 2 autonomous communities that make up community By Steve Oko For more than three decades, the people of Mgbidi community in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State have struggled to complete a bridge project they conceived and funded through communal efforts. Today, the abandoned structure stands as a painful [] The post Distressed Enugu community cries out over 30-year uncompleted bridge appeared first on Vanguard News.

How Will Mumbai Solve Rising Traffic Problem? Here's What BMC Chief Ashwini Bhide Says

BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide explained how Mumbai Metro expansion, road concretisation and better flood management aim to transform city mobility.

We are in danger – Residents raise alarm as Taraba bridge nears collapse 

What our reporter observed was once a vital gateway linking communities across Gashaka local government council of Taraba State, is now at the centre of growing fears, as severe erosion continues to threaten the stability of the Garbabi bridge. The bridge which is a critical transport route relied upon daily by residents, farmers, traders, students, [] We are in danger – Residents raise alarm as Taraba bridge nears collapse

Amsterdam’s Delflandpleinbuurt declared nuisance area amid drug crimes, safety concerns

The Delflandpleinbuurt in Amsterdam’s Nieuw-West was designated this week by the municipality as an official nuisance area, AT5

General : Johor Polls: Anwar Vows To Improve Healthcare Facilities, Water Supply In Rengit

BATU PAHAT, July 9 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to resolve the long-standing problems of dilapidated health facilities and water supply disruptions affecting residents in Rengit, saying basic infrastructure must reflect Johor's status as a developed state.

My Singapore trip revealed the problem most mayors struggle with (and cost $55k less than my mate Jonesy) - Wayne Brown

My Singapore trip revealed the problem most mayors struggle with (and cost $55k less than my mate Jonesy) - Wayne Brown

Gov't newly designates 3 areas in Gyeonggi as speculative zones

SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- The government on Tuesday designated three new areas ...

Brkic at the Dubrovnik Forum: Green transition is a strategic necessity for BiH

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina Josip Brkić said, during his participation in the 19th international conference Dubrovnik Forum, that BiH sees the green transition as a strategic necessity and development opportunity, and said that our country wants to be a regional energy connector and a reliable partner in strengthening European energy [] The post Brkic at the Dubrovnik Forum: Green transition is a strategic necessity for BiH appeared first on Sarajevo Times.