On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the United States to withdraw from the Paris Agreement, marking the second time the U.S. has exited the accord. This decision has elicited a range of responses from international leaders, businesses, and environmental organizations, highlighting the complex dynamics of global climate policy. Global […]
The Union Budget 2024-25, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has been celebrated as a transformative step for India’s real estate and urban development sectors. With a staggering allocation of ₹10 lakh crore to the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, the government aims to develop 3 crore additional houses. This ambitious initiative is expected to significantly […]
The Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, announced a significant increase in urban sector investments, rising from ₹1.78 lakh crore during 2004-2014 to ₹28.52 lakh crore since 2014. This 16-fold surge underscores the government’s commitment to urban development as a cornerstone for achieving a developed India by 2047. Such investments reflect a […]
At the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) held in Baku, groundbreaking solutions for sustainable urban development were showcased, with a special focus on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into urban planning. The collaboration between IBM and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) introduced AI-driven platforms that are poised to reshape how cities plan their […]
The 12th World Urban Forum, hosted in Cairo, brought together global thought leaders, urban planners, and organizations to discuss sustainable and inclusive urbanization. A key highlight of the event was the contribution of the Bartlett School of Planning from University College London (UCL), a leading academic institution known for its research on urban sustainability. The […]
Gothenburg, Sweden’s second-largest city, is undergoing a transformative urban development that blends architectural innovation with sustainability. The recent completion of Karlatornet, a 74-story skyscraper standing at 246 meters, marks a significant milestone as the tallest building in Scandinavia and the European Union’s highest residential structure. This development is a cornerstone of the city’s ambitious Älvstaden […]