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Along a 27-mile ring road, 8 million plants are climbing 2,000 concrete columns, fed by recycled rainwater from the road above, turning 15 acres of dead infrastructure into vertical gardens seen by driversEight million plants now grow on concrete columns along a ring road. These vertical gardens utilize hydroponic felt pouches and recycled ma...- Hungary’s forgotten Soviet city still stands near Lake Balaton: The story of Szentkirályszabadja and its sudden Cold War disappearanceSzentkirályszabadja, once a bustling Soviet military town, now stands quietly near Lake Balaton, predominantly uninhabited. During the Cold...
- Morocco swapped scorching black asphalt for porous “sponge” pavement; the experimental surface ran up to 16°F cooler, offering cities a surprising new way to beat urban heatMorocco is testing permeable “sponge” pavement in selected urban areas of Marrakech and Agadir as cities look for ways to manage extreme he...
- Since 2025, University of Manchester researchers modelled 2,300 urban canal sections across Great Britain and Ireland. Now, the study shows canals can lower nearby temperatures by as much as 2.3°C during heatwavesUrban canals cooling: Urban canals provide a notable cooling effect on surrounding areas, particularly during heatwaves. This natural cooli...
- NEDFi study finds microplastic pollution threatens BrahmaputraA NEDFi report identified microplastic pollution as a critical environmental challenge in freshwater systems. The study focused on the Brah...
- ITA backs 11 Indian projects; to advance over $18 bn in clean industry investmentEleven Indian clean industrial projects will receive tailored support from the Industrial Transition Accelerator. These initiatives represe...
- Delhi Development Authority approves Delhi Master Plan 2047“With Delhi’s population projected to grow significantly by 2047, the Master Plan adopts an integrated approach towards housing, economic g...
- Land supply, urban planning reforms critical for affordable housing, says NITI Aayog's Rajiv GaubaLand supply and urban planning reforms will be critical to expanding affordable housing in Indian cities, with states and municipal authori...
- Delhi State Cooperative Bank to venture into financing farmers, artisansInaugurating the programme, Nabin Kumar Roy, Chief General Manager, NABARD, highlighted the critical role of cooperative banks in financial...
- Instant home services firms Urban Company, Snabbit slash prices, cut waiting times as competition intensifiesThe sector's rising cash burn, coupled with the relatively limited size of the addressable market, is beginning to concern investors tracki...
- West Bengal plans Kolkata ring road, EM Bypass-New Town flyover to ease congestionThe West Bengal government plans a ring road and a new flyover for Kolkata. These infrastructure projects aim to ease traffic congestion an...
- Impact Fund Denmark set to buy up to 20% stake in Greencell Mobility for ₹500 croreIn an exciting development, Impact Fund Denmark plans to invest in Greencell Mobility, potentially acquiring a considerable share of the el...
- MMRDA ropes in Singapore’s Surbana Jurong for Mumbai 3.0 master planSingapore's Surbana Jurong will prepare the Mumbai 3.0 new town master plan. This new town will span over 323 square kilometers across Raig...
- MMRDA ropes in Singapore’s Surbana Jurong for Mumbai 3.0 master planSingapore firm Surbana Jurong will prepare the Mumbai 3.0 new town master plan. This new 323.44 sq. km town will be developed across Raigad...
- EIH posts revenue from operations of Rs 657 crore for Q1FY27, PAT at Rs 120 croreEIH Limited has announced impressive revenue and net profit growth for the first quarter, showcasing its robust business performance. The e...
- RBI's status quo on rates to support housing demand, keep real estate sentiment intact: IndustryThe RBI's decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% for the fourth straight review has received a positive response from the real e...
- In Detroit, residents began turning vacant lots into urban farms, and today the city says it has more than 2,200 gardens and farmsDetroit's urban farming movement began with residents planting on vacant lots. This grassroots effort gained momentum after the 2008 financ...
- India's data centre boom may drive 195 mn sq ft housing demandIndia's proposed data centres will create nearly 4.33 lakh ecosystem jobs. This expansion is projected to generate substantial residential ...
- CWG 2030 will set new benchmarks in accessibility, sustainability: Gujarat Minister SanghaviAhmedabad will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, aiming for new benchmarks in accessibility. The city plans to make the event highly para a...
- 99 lakh MT legacy waste cleared at Bhalswa; Delhi minister Manohar Lal calls for faster actionUnion Minister Manohar Lal Khattar reviewed Bhalswa dumpsite remediation progress. Officials reported 99.07 lakh MT legacy waste cleared by...
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