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The State of African Cities 2018: the geography of African investment

The aim of The State of African Cities 2018: The geography of African investment report is to contribute to development policies that can turn African cities into more attractive, competitive and resilient foreign direct investment (FDI) destinations.

Publication Date: 
01/06/2018
UN HABITAT
Tags:
Urbanisation, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Food Security, Urban Finance, Africa, Economic Development
Habitat And Urbanisation

Supporting smart urban development: successful investing in density

The research demonstrates for the first time how investors as well as citizens benefit from compact urban forms with good public transport connections, shared green spaces, and a mix of housing, shops, services, and businesses rather than urban sprawl.

Publication Date: 
01/06/2018
Urban Land Institute
Tags:
Urban Development, Public Transport, Urban Transport, Urban Sprawl, Green Spaces, India, Global
Habitat And Urbanisation

Smart cities: digital solutions for a more livable future

Quality of life has many dimensions, from the air residents breathe to how safe they feel walking the streets. The latest report from the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI), Smart cities: Digital solutions for a more livable future, analyzes how dozens of digital applications address these kinds of practical and very human concerns.

Publication Date: 
01/06/2018
McKinsey Global Institute
Tags:
Smart City, Urbanisation, Technology, India, Global, Urban Environment
Habitat And Urbanisation

Kenya: President Kenyatta Launches Sh2.7 Billion Roads Reconstruction in Nairobi's Eastlands

Nairobi — President Uhuru Kenyatta today launched the reconstruction of roads in 11 constituencies in Nairobi's Eastlands.

Publication Date: 
31/05/2018
All Africa
Tags:
Habitat And Urbanisation, Roads, Kenya, Infrastructure Development, Africa
Habitat And Urbanisation

Nine Infrastructural projects that made Uhuru win Africa development award

President Uhuru Kenyatta has been feted internationally for overseeing the evolution of some of the best mega plans in Africa.

Publication Date: 
31/05/2018
Tags:
Habitat And Urbanisation, Infrastructure Development, Kenya, Award, Africa, Highways, Roads, Rail Transport
Habitat And Urbanisation

Delhi: Parking on roads to cost three times more, says South body

The civic bodies will also be building a dedicated space for transit parking, which will be a halt and go zone for commercial vehicles and application-based car service, starting from markets in La

Publication Date: 
30/05/2018
Indian Express (New Delhi)
Tags:
Delhi, Parking Policy, Parking Pricing, Vehicles, Habitat And Urbanisation
Habitat And Urbanisation

Ethiopia eyes 200,000 km road network

Ethiopia revealed its plan to meet the country's road network ambition of 200,000 km within the coming two years.

Publication Date: 
29/05/2018
Tags:
Habitat And Urbanisation, Roads, Infrastructure Development, Ethiopia, Africa
Habitat And Urbanisation

South Africa aims for 'zero carbon' buildings in green push

CAPE TOWN, May 28 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Bulelwa Makalima-Ngewana knows how much cash going green can save.

Publication Date: 
28/05/2018
Thompson Reuters Foundation (TRUST)
Tags:
Environment, Green Buildings, Habitat And Urbanisation, Habitat, South Africa, Carbon Dioxide, Green House Gases, Energy Efficiency, LEDs, Africa
Habitat And Urbanisation

Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding amendments to the Master Plan for Delhi, 24/05/2018

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M. C. Mehta Vs Union of India & Others dated 24/05/2018 regarding amendments to the Master Plan for Delhi.

Judgement Date: 
24/05/2018
Tags:
Urban Planning, Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Supreme Court, Public Participation, Urban Encroachments
Habitat And Urbanisation

Maharashtra rejects BMC’s solution for city’s parking woes, withdraws reservations

MUMBAI: The BMC’s ambitious proposal to build public parking lots (PPL) has received a setback with the state government rejecting reservations for such plots while approving the Development Contro

Publication Date: 
24/05/2018
Times Of India (Mumbai)
Tags:
Maharashtra, Mumbai, Parking Policy, Vehicles, Habitat And Urbanisation

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