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New flood management plan aims to safeguard Israel's urban and agricultural areas
Tel Aviv, April 1: The National Planning and Building Council gave a green light to Israel's first comprehensive flood management plan on Tuesday.
'India 2047: Building a climate-resilient future' symposium concludes with strong commitment to action
New Delhi, March 23: The 'India 2047: Building a Climate-Resilient Future' symposium concluded today at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The event culminated in a strong call for ongoing action, collaboration, and policy-driven initiatives to enhance climate adaptation and resilience.
Ayodhya has not just religious connotations but also cultural ramifications, Honorary Consul General of Albania to India says
New Delhi, March 19: Dikshu Kukreja, the Honorary Consul General of Albania to India and head of the architecture firm CP Kukreja, which is part of the consortium that developed the master plan for Ayodhya, expressed gratitude for being involved in such a significant project.
Nitish announces Rs 1,404cr-worth development projects for Patna
Patna, Feb 21: On the last day of Pragati Yatra, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar made several major announcements for Patna on Friday. With 623 projects inaugurated or launched, a total investment of ₹1404 crore has been earmarked for infrastructure development, road expansion, tourism, and civic amenities.
Gurugram: Strengthen interdepartmental coordination, says CEO GMDA
Gurugram, Feb 18: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), Shyamal Misra chaired a meeting with different departments to discuss various projects, to further resolve any on-ground hindrances, improve the civic services and accelerate the ongoing infrastructure development works being undertaken in the city.
IIT Roorkee's new predictive model to assess smart city land cover
Roorkee, Feb 11: Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee have developed an advanced predictive model to assess land cover changes.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar highlights urban planning challenges amid rising urbanisation
Pune, January 31: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday highlighted the challenges of town planning amid rapid urbanisation, citing rising migration and increasing strain on city infrastructure.
Digital Skills in the Built Environment Sector
New Delhi, January 23: The built environment sector, which includes fields like architecture, engineering, construction, urban planning, and facilities management, has traditionally relied on manual processes and physical models.
Singapore to create 10 more 'Friendly Streets' by 2026
Singapore, Jan 15: Singapore has announced plans to upgrade 10 streets across the island by 2026 to enhance walking and cycling commutes, particularly for seniors and young children.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel chairs workshop for newly formed Municipal Corporations
Gandhinagar, January 11: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel remarked that the historic decision to transform nine municipalities into Municipal Corporations simultaneously signifies the state government's strong dedication to accelerating planned urban development, said a statement from CMO on Saturday.
Urban planning needs to shift to integrated mode: Kerala Minister M.B. Rajesh
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 10: Urban planning and development needs to make a paradigm shift to the integrated mode by factoring in the entire gamut of issues including climate change amid fast-paced urbanisation across the world, Kerala Local Self Government Minister M.B. Rajesh on Friday.
73rd National Town and Country Planners Conference in Kerala from Jan 10
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 8: Thiruvananthapuram is all set to host the 73rd three day National Town and Country Planners Conference from Friday.
We hope corporation elections in Mumbai are held soon and triple-engine government works here: Piyush Goyal
Mumbai, January 4: Union Minister Piyush Goyal affirmed hope for the municipal elections in Mumbai to be held soon, and a triple-engine government can govern the city and take it into international standards.