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fromIndependent
1 day ago

'It's a nightmare' - The 54 Galway families losing their homes to the new Ring Road project

A lack of consultation and 'insulting' CPO valuations in a process that has already dragged on 12 years are among the main sources of frustration for the impacted Castlegar residents.
Boston real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

In my apartment block's Room of Unlimited Magical Recycling Possibilities' I found not just freebies, but friends

The magic room was a community effort, maintained by many residents volunteering their time to keep it well organised and running smoothly. I often saw my neighbour, Wendy Showyin, when I stopped by.
Renovation
UK politics
fromIndependent
13 hours ago

Shane Ross: Harris and Chambers are a pair of wide-eyed novices hell-bent on frittering away their inheritance

Ministers fail to inspire confidence in managing a €9bn surplus.
#wood-quay
London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Dublin City Council sets aside 10m for work on existing offices despite plans to demolish Wood Quay complex

Local authority plans to demolish Wood Quay HQ after relocating to Camden Yard, yet allocates €10.3m for renovations and upgrades.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Dublin City Council sets aside 10m for work on Wood Quay office HQ due for demolition

Local authority plans to demolish Wood Quay HQ after relocating to Camden Yard, despite allocating €10.3m for renovations and upgrades.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Dublin City Countil sets aside 10m for work on Wood Quay office HQ due for demolition

Local authority plans to demolish Wood Quay HQ after relocating to Camden Yard, yet allocates €10.3m for renovations and upgrades.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Dublin City Council sets aside 10m for work on existing offices despite plans to demolish Wood Quay complex

Local authority plans to demolish Wood Quay HQ after relocating to Camden Yard, yet allocates €10.3m for renovations and upgrades.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Dublin City Council sets aside 10m for work on Wood Quay office HQ due for demolition

Local authority plans to demolish Wood Quay HQ after relocating to Camden Yard, despite allocating €10.3m for renovations and upgrades.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Dublin City Countil sets aside 10m for work on Wood Quay office HQ due for demolition

Local authority plans to demolish Wood Quay HQ after relocating to Camden Yard, yet allocates €10.3m for renovations and upgrades.
#rural-development
fromIndependent
1 day ago
Europe politics

Who really pays for Ireland? What the facts tell us about Leo Varadkar's rural-urban divide

fromIndependent
1 day ago
Europe politics

Who really pays for Ireland? What the facts tell us about Leo Varadkar's rural-urban divide

London food
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Five things to do around the country this weekend while enjoying the fine weather

Numerous family-friendly events are happening this weekend, including the Waterford Festival of Food and the Cúirt International Festival of Literature.
Environment
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Explainer: New simplified BER system to be rolled out in Ireland - what does it mean and how will it affect me?

A new 'A0' class for low-emission homes will be introduced, enhancing energy performance ratings under the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
London
fromTime Out London
2 days ago

A new 14-mile 'nature corridor' will transform four boroughs in east London

A 14-mile nature corridor in London aims to enhance wildlife movement and biodiversity through interconnected green spaces.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 days ago

Gowanus Earth Day event launches $4.5M green jobs training initiative * Brooklyn Paper

New York City launches a $4.5 million initiative to train a green workforce for maintaining rain gardens and enhancing environmental resilience.
#fuel-prices
Europe news
fromTruthout
6 days ago

As Fuel Protests Sweep Ireland, the Left Points to Imperialism as the Culprit

Protests in Ireland against rising fuel prices highlight broader crises, including cost of living and health care access, leading to increased social tensions.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
UK politics

Carpool, slow down and do your laundry at night - families to be warned to cut energy use in government campaign amid Iran crisis

Europe news
fromTruthout
6 days ago

As Fuel Protests Sweep Ireland, the Left Points to Imperialism as the Culprit

Protests in Ireland against rising fuel prices highlight broader crises, including cost of living and health care access, leading to increased social tensions.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
UK politics

Carpool, slow down and do your laundry at night - families to be warned to cut energy use in government campaign amid Iran crisis

Healthcare
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Staff at a major Dublin hospital opting to quit following 'exponential increase' in anti-social behaviour

Overcrowded conditions in hospitals are increasing risks of violence against staff, leading to resignations.
fromThesanjoseblog
3 days ago

Arena Green Park Receives Major Makeover Next to SAP Center

The city directed $1.1 million into the project while the San Jose Sharks contributed $200,000 to help activate this key green space and strengthen connections across downtown neighborhoods.
San Jose Sharks
fromIndependent
3 days ago

This Working Life: 'I wanted to excel in my career, but I was feeling guilty being away half the week'

I've done the corporate life for so long, but I need to make my work-life balance work for me.
Careers
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

Thursday's Headlines: Having a Cow Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul proposed a deal to drop changes to joint and several liability in exchange for support on her car insurance premium cut proposal.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

Exclusive: Mamdani Picks Construction Chief Eager to Speed Up Street Redesigns - Streetsblog New York City

Paul Ochoa aims to expedite New York City's Department of Design and Construction projects to improve transportation infrastructure.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

The Independent partners with WaterAid for Earth Day 2026

The Independent supports critical journalism and clean water initiatives, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting and health conditions for women globally.
fromThe Local France
4 days ago

Is the Paris mayor really going to turn the ring-road into a park?

Emmanuel Grégoire wants to undertake the complete redevelopment of the ring road by 2050 to transform it into an urban boulevard, following the long-term project of his predecessor Anne Hidalgo.
Paris food
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Explore SF's Wastewater Cleaning Process: Free Tours (May-Oct)

Free tours of the Southeast Wastewater Treatment Plant are available from May to October.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Clean-up operation ongoing after oil spill at Dublin Port

A fuel oil leak at Dublin Port was contained, with minimal impact on the shipping channel and active management by response teams.
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

Why UK SMEs Are Prioritising Streetworks Certification in 2026

NRSWA certification has transitioned from a nice-to-have credential to a genuine precondition for winning local-authority and utility contracts, reflecting a tightening labor market.
London startup
fromIndependent
5 days ago

'Our son wants to build on our land, but the neighbours say there's a 1960s covenant banning construction'

The neighbors assert that the covenant in place effectively sterilizes the land, preventing any development or construction on the designated site.
Agriculture
Education
fromIndependent
5 days ago

'I stood up to my workplace bully - everyone tells you not to, but fighting back was my therapy'

Ide Mhic Gabhann experienced mental health challenges due to mistreatment from a colleague during her teaching job.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
5 days ago

Opinion: The Cost of Delay, And Why SEQRA Reform Matters For New Yorkers

The State Environmental Quality Review Act often hinders housing development, increasing costs and delays that negatively impact New Yorkers' access to affordable housing.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Education to Improve the Planet's Health, and Our Own

Nature enhances human health, but environmental degradation now negatively impacts well-being, necessitating education reform for Planetary Health.
SF politics
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Willie O'Dea: Fianna Fail rebels are right - this Government is allergic to humanity

Fianna Fáil is currently in its deepest state of despair compared to previous leadership crises and historical performance.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Guardian view on toilets: public spaces need public conveniences | Editorial

Public toilet availability in England has decreased by 14% over the last decade, impacting social equality and hygiene.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Greens promise 'affordable' leases to help High Streets

The Green Party plans to revive high streets by creating affordable leases for local businesses and using compulsory purchase orders for empty shops.
fromTime Out London
4 days ago

A new garden will open in Regent's Park next week

The Queen Elizabeth II Garden will officially open to the public on Monday April 27, commemorating the late monarch's 100th birthday with a beautiful landscape filled with climate-resilient plants and wildlife habitats.
London food
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

From Barcelona to Paris, cities thrive with women in charge. It's all about sharing public space | Melissa and Chris Bruntlett

Urbanization is leading to unprecedented crises in cities, necessitating a shift in infrastructure design to prioritize accessibility and sustainability.
Renovation
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Modular garden home tax-free rent limit of 14k could be increased under Government plans

Homeowners can earn up to €14,000 tax-free by renting out modular units in their gardens under new planning exemption rules.
Agriculture
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'This could be groundbreaking for Ireland Inc and the midlands' - New research reveals transformative potential of 'energy parks'

Bord na Móna is set to transform state-owned bogland into energy-parks combining windfarms, data centres, and manufacturing facilities.
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Revealed: Children among nearly 200 patients kept in hospital last year because they had no home to go to

Delayed discharges in hospitals increased from 148 to 191 patients due to homelessness and lack of proper step-down care.
Careers
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Dear Vicki: What should I do with staff who say 'that's not my job' when asked to do side-work?

Enforcing standards in a gastropub requires balancing expectations with staff engagement to prevent turnover.
Real estate
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Council investigates alleged unauthorised development at Marian Finucane's former home in Kildare

Andrea Jebb purchased Stream House as a long-term investment for employee accommodation.
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Meath house at centre of 20-year planning row has now been erased from landscape

The 557 sq m development in Bohermeen has now been totally demolished and removed from the landscape after a 20-year legal battle.
Boston real estate
Renovation
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

House & Office SH / 1-1 Architects

A construction company in Nagoya is repurposing unused timber from its warehouses for a new office and residence.
#urban-design
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago
Brooklyn

Opinion: Don't Design Grand Army Plaza For 2007 - Build It For The Future - Streetsblog New York City

Grand Army Plaza's redesign aims to transform it into a significant urban space for Brooklyn's future, inspired by visionary leadership and advocacy.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Plans revealed for pedestrianised College Green plaza in Dublin city centre

Dublin’s plaza between Trinity College and Dame Street will be pedestrianised, adding greening, seating, two water features, a cycle route, play space, and sustainable drainage.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

Opinion: Don't Design Grand Army Plaza For 2007 - Build It For The Future - Streetsblog New York City

Grand Army Plaza's redesign aims to transform it into a significant urban space for Brooklyn's future, inspired by visionary leadership and advocacy.
UK politics
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Fionnan Sheahan: Leo Varadkar's rural leprechaun economics fails to recognise special tax arrangements in urban areas

Former taoiseach provides insights into government thinking but overlooks the origins of key developments like the IFSC, Temple Bar, and Silicon Docks.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

What Lies Beneath: 10 Projects Reshaping the Ground Level

Architecture's pursuit of lightness often leads to fragmented public spaces rather than continuous, accessible ground areas.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Dispute over 'jungle-like' garden in west London

A homeowner in west London faces enforcement for an overgrown garden affecting neighbors and property sales.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

600m 'Fingluas' extension can go ahead after legal actions by local businesses settled

The High Court on Monday, Judge Richard Humphreys made orders on consent striking out the cases brought by various businesses, including the owners of the Manhattan Peanuts factory on McKee Avenue in Finglas.
London food
London politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'It just seems bizarre' - council intervenes as public green where children play is fenced off without permission

South Dublin County Council ordered the removal of an unauthorized fence around public green space in Old Bawn.
#metrolink
fromIndependent
1 week ago
UK politics

'These things confuse me' - Internal emails reveal outgoing MetroLink chief's frustrations with red tape

London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Metrolink's 550k boss Sean Sweeney quits in fresh blow to transport project

Mr. Sweeney departs from MetroLink due to personal reasons after two years, prompting an international search for his replacement.
fromIndependent
1 week ago
UK politics

'These things confuse me' - Internal emails reveal outgoing MetroLink chief's frustrations with red tape

London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Metrolink's 550k boss Sean Sweeney quits in fresh blow to transport project

Mr. Sweeney departs from MetroLink due to personal reasons after two years, prompting an international search for his replacement.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

'My family took on a Loop Head schoolhouse that was 20 years abandoned'

The Old Cross National School, first registered as a national school in 1893, was originally a hedge school that provided informal education before the national system was established.
Renovation
London politics
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

More than 20 'very vulnerable' people living on boats in Tipperary's Lough Derg

Waterways Ireland is removing abandoned boats from Lough Derg to recover costs and improve access to waterways.
#garden-homes
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

A Dublin art director says state support is needed to tackle elitism within the art world

Our Government should support the Irish visual arts ecosystem a lot more, spreading the message that art is open and accessible to everyone.
Arts
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Concerns raised about progress of 23-bay motorhome park in Wexford - 'It's becoming more of a mystery with each passing meeting'

It's becoming more of a mystery with each passing meeting, an environmental report surely can't take this long. We've been talking about the motorhome park for about five years and we're no further down the road with it from what I can see.
London politics
UK politics
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Metrolink officials rushed to reassure investors as project director Sean Sweeney headed for early exit

Ireland is serious about building a metro for Dublin, but faces challenges in gaining firm support.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

The 50m question: From lidos to late buses and a boating lake in Phoenix Park, how to spend Dublin's tourist tax windfall

Dublin City Council has proposed a tax of between €2 and €5 per person per night, depending on the standard and price of accommodation.
Europe news
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Deadlines, 1bn budget and home demolitions: What comes next after the Galway City Ring Road approval?

The decision on the Galway project has mixed reactions, with hopes to reduce traffic but concerns over environmental impact and costs.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Carpool, slow down and do your laundry at night - families to be warned to cut energy use in government campaign amid Iran crisis

Officials from the Department of Energy are meeting daily as the Iran war drives up the price of fuel. A public awareness campaign is urging citizens to 'save energy, save your pocket.'
UK politics
#energy-conservation
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
UK politics

Carpool, slow down and do your laundry at night - Government to warn public on energy use if Iran crisis persists

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
UK politics

Carpool, slow down and do your laundry at night - Government to warn public on energy use if Iran crisis persists

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
UK politics

Carpool, slow down and do your laundry at night - Government to warn public on energy use if Iran crisis persists

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
UK politics

Carpool, slow down and do your laundry at night - Government to warn public on energy use if Iran crisis persists

Renovation
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Bigger extensions and bike sheds in the frame as planning rules set to be ripped up for home renovations

A comprehensive planning system review will soon propose exempting numerous home improvements and new dwelling types from planning permission requirements to address housing shortages.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Dismay as allotments set to become graveyard

Richmond Council plans to convert allotments into a cemetery despite significant public opposition and calls for a sustainable burial strategy.
SF politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Dail to vote on designating building projects as 'critical' before they are fast tracked through planning process

The Dáil will vote on designating building projects as 'critical' before the Government fast-tracks them through the planning process.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Bin 'scavengers' in search of Re-turn bottles are leaving Dublin 'like a bomb site', says council chief Richard Shakespeare

Dublin is investing in cleaning staff and machinery and tackling Re-turn–linked bin scavenging to eliminate the 'dirty old Dublin' reputation.
Real estate
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Energy efficient former show house in Harold's Cross transformed into a family friendly space

Show houses offer design templates and quality finishes that provide value even when buyers decline the furnished package, reducing renovation uncertainty and providing move-in ready homes.
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Opinion: Why I Support the Monitor Point Project

You don't have to live long in Williamsburg or Greenpoint to know New York is becoming too expensive for working families. Rents are out of control, and far too many of our neighbors are being priced out of the communities they've called home for generations. As president of the Cooper Park Residents Council, I see every day how the housing crisis affects seniors, parents, and young people who are just trying to stay in the city they love.
New York City
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Potential sites for Labour's 'new towns' cut to seven

The government has selected seven sites for new town developments in England, with construction expected to start before the next general election.
Environment
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'People didn't know where to start, so we asked them what they wanted to know' - the Monaghan community hub transforming views on the environment

A community hub teaches practical nature, climate and water stewardship through hands-on education, green retrofits, gardens, and community-led training.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

The city that swapped parking for green space

Though they're individually tiny, parking spots quietly play a dominant role in shaping urban landscapes. Most US cities dedicate at least 25% of their developable land to them. Some, even more. That land usage doesn't only determine the way a city looks. It also means covering large swathes of urban areas in heat-absorbing asphalt, which contributes to making summers hotter and heightens the risk of flooding since it prevents drainage during storms and heavy rainfall.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Campaigners celebrate after new town plans dropped

Campaigner Aysha Hawcutt stated that residents were 'not anti-homes', but believed the Adlington plan was 'the wrong proposal in the wrong place'. She expressed pride in the community's resilience against the development threats.
London politics
Environment
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Lorraine Courtney: Why Re-turn should reinvest its 50m surplus to clean up Dublin 'bomb site'

The Re-turn deposit scheme converts bottles and cans into refundable currency but is time-consuming, embarrassing for users, and driving widespread bin ransacking and street mess.
Environment
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Revealed: How much households face being hit with from new bin collection price hike

Panda Recycling will raise household bin lift charges by up to 9%, exceeding inflation and affecting thousands of households.
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Health, Habitat, and Civic Infrastructure: Designing the City as a National Park

Cities around the world share a common goal: to become healthier and greener, supported by civic infrastructure that restores ecosystems and strengthens public life. The question is how to reach this. Global climate targets, local building codes, and municipal standards increasingly guide designers and planners toward better choices. Still, many cities struggle to translate these frameworks into everyday, street-level comfort and long-term ecological protection.
Environment
#rural-housing-policy
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Rules for building one-off rural homes will be relaxed by summer, says Housing Minister James Browne

The government will liberalize planning rules by summer to enable more one-off home construction on private land in rural areas, making guidelines mandatory for all local authorities.
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Rules for building one-off rural homes will be relaxed by summer, says Housing Minister James Browne

The government will liberalize planning rules by summer to enable more one-off home construction on private land in rural areas, making guidelines mandatory for all local authorities.
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Rules for building one-off rural homes will be relaxed by summer, says Housing Minister James Browne

The government will liberalize planning rules by summer to enable more one-off home construction on private land in rural areas, making guidelines mandatory for all local authorities.
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Rules for building one-off rural homes will be relaxed by summer, says Housing Minister James Browne

The government will liberalize planning rules by summer to enable more one-off home construction on private land in rural areas, making guidelines mandatory for all local authorities.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Residents to grow food on 'unloved' public land

Hounslow Council launches Right to Grow initiative allowing residents to cultivate food on unused public land, becoming only the second London council to adopt this policy.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Most senior council officers in England say building work hit by delays

Two-thirds of senior council officers report construction project delays despite local authorities' central role in Labour's housing and infrastructure plans, with funding uncertainty and skills shortages as primary obstacles.
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