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- 1Haryana to build five Singapore-styled smart cities along KMP Expressway●Haryana to build five new Singapore-styled smart cities along the KMP Expressway to ease congestion in the NCR region.
The Haryana government plans to develop five new Singapore-styled smart cities along the KMP Expressway, aiming to ease congestion across the National Capital Region. The announcement is drawing attention for its ambition to decongest Delhi's surroundings and attract investment, with observers weighing in on the state's urban development push and comparisons to Singapore's city planning model.
- 2Seoul clears way for delivery robots in apartment complexes▼Seoul moves to clear path for robots to deliver, park in apartment complexes
Seoul is moving to remove regulatory obstacles so delivery robots can operate and park inside apartment complexes. The plan would allow autonomous robots to deliver food, parcels and groceries directly to residents' doors in South Korea's high-density housing, where such machines are currently restricted. It signals the city's push to accelerate commercial robotics services in everyday urban life.
- 3Athens' former airport to become Europe's largest coastal urban park▼Athens’ former airport is becoming Europe’s largest coastal urban park https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.opti mistdaily
Athens is transforming its old airport site on the coast into what is planned to be Europe's largest coastal urban park. The redevelopment of the disused Hellinikon airport land would turn a long-abandoned airstrip into a major public green space on the Athenian Riviera. Supporters see it as a rare example of large-scale urban land being returned to residents rather than sold off for development.
- 4Charlotte unveils 'Moody Lake' mixed-use development proposal▼Charlotte's 'Moody Lake' proposal aims to blend affordable housing, retail, green space
Charlotte officials have put forward the 'Moody Lake' proposal, a development plan that would combine affordable housing with retail space and public green areas. The project aims to address the city's housing affordability pressures while creating a mixed-use neighborhood. Details on location, funding and timeline have not yet been widely reported.
- 5Sector Experts to Speak at 2026 World Urban Parks Symposium●Sector Experts Set to Address the 2026 World Urban Parks Symposium
Sector experts are confirmed to speak at the 2026 World Urban Parks Symposium, an international gathering focused on urban green spaces and public parks. Organizers announced the lineup of specialists who will address topics in park management, urban planning and green infrastructure. The event is expected to draw professionals from city governments, landscape design and public health sectors worldwide.
- 6Calls to democratize housing and public participation in Santos city center●Democratizar a produção da cidade: moradia, participação popular e o Centro de Santos https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www
A Brazil de Fato column from the Observatório das Metrópoles São Paulo nucleus argues that the production of the city should be democratized, focusing on housing, popular participation and the revitalization of downtown Santos. It discusses how residents can take part in decisions over land use and housing policy in the city center.
- 7Rochester Pushes Pedestrian-Friendly Streets and Eyes Space Travel▼Coming up: Making Rochester more pedestrian friendly, one street at a time; Rochesterian talks space travel, a future beyond Earth, and weightlessness
Rochester is preparing to make its streets more pedestrian friendly, working street by street to improve walkability. Separately, a Rochesterian is discussing space travel, a future beyond Earth, and the experience of weightlessness. The items are scheduled to air as upcoming segments on local news, pairing an urban-planning story with a conversation about humanity's future in space.
- 8Garden Cities Offer Blueprint for Sustainable Urban Living▼Garden Cities: Inspiration for a Sustainable Future
The garden city concept is being promoted as an inspiration for building more sustainable urban futures. The model, which blends housing with green space and planned communities, is drawing renewed interest as cities look for ways to balance growth with environmental goals. Proponents argue it offers practical lessons for greener, healthier urban development.
- 9Prosper Portland lays out downtown revitalization plans▼Prosper Portland’s executive director discusses revitalization plans for downtown
Prosper Portland's executive director discussed the agency's plans to revitalize downtown Portland. The remarks come as the city continues working to bring workers, visitors and businesses back to its urban core after years of vacancies and slow recovery. Details of the proposals and their reception were not immediately clear.