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fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
8 hours ago

Bexley GP surgery to get 360k to help reduce wait times

Bexley Council has confirmed it will give a grant of 359,196 to Crayford Town Surgery to implement work which will see the creation of two new clinic rooms.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Real estate investors eye space economy as the new frontier

We are in the early days of something that will be some major investments, and we're creating these new rails of the future.
Real estate
#public-transportation
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago
Toronto

New TTC CEO says his top priority is to increase reliability as he takes over transit agency | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago
Toronto

New TTC CEO says his top priority is to increase reliability as he takes over transit agency | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

9 First Nations ask for injunction against Bill 5, say law represents 'clear and present danger' | CBC News

Bill C-5 allows cabinet to quickly grant federal approvals for big projects deemed to be in the national interest, sidestepping existing laws, while Ontario's Bill 5 allows its cabinet to suspend provincial and municipal laws through the creation of 'special economic zones.'
Social justice
fromThe Walrus
2 days ago

Mark Carney and the Illusion of Control | The Walrus

"Carney keeps ratcheting up expectations. When he tabled Bill C-5, he called it 'a day that has been literally decades in the making.'"
Miscellaneous
#uk-government
#5g
Media industry
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 months ago

MWC 2025: Operators account for 85% of mobile infrastructure investments | Computer Weekly

Governments must implement pro-investment policies to boost mobile infrastructure and digital economies.
Media industry
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 months ago

MWC 2025: Operators account for 85% of mobile infrastructure investments | Computer Weekly

Governments must implement pro-investment policies to boost mobile infrastructure and digital economies.
#community-engagement
fromsilive
4 days ago
New York City

'It's become a big city': NYC engineer reflects on decades-long work helping Staten Island

fromsilive
4 days ago
New York City

'It's become a big city': NYC engineer reflects on decades-long work helping Staten Island

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Light at the end of the tunnels: classic rail routes through the Alps reopen

The opening of Austria's Semmering railway in 1854, the Mont Cenis route between France and Italy in 1871, and Switzerland's Gotthard tunnel in 1882 defined the broad contours of Alpine railway geography in the late 19th century.
Travel
#bitcoin-mining
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

The billion-dollar outlier that's rescuing San Francisco tourism

"Millbrae is the best city to live in if you're going to be the SFO airport director. It's literally walking distance to the job."
San Francisco
#california
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
California

California Transportation Commission Unanimously Approves Funds for All Recommended Highway Projects - Streetsblog California

fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
California

California Transportation Commission Unanimously Approves Funds for All Recommended Highway Projects - Streetsblog California

fromDevOps.com
3 weeks ago

Technical Leadership in Modern Software Infrastructure: Architecting for Performance and Scale - DevOps.com

Leaders don't just react, they create the frameworks and guardrails that empower engineers to deliver efficiently at scale.
Tech industry
#local-government
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

High Court in Belfast quashes decision to proceed with A5 road upgrade

Mr. Justice McAlinden expressed awareness that his ruling would cause "fresh anguish" to bereaved families, emphasizing the scheme’s breach of the Climate Change Act 2022.
UK news
fromianVisits
4 weeks ago

Elephant and Castle tube station's new entrance box ready to be handed over to TfL

The proposed changes to Elephant and Castle Tube station will make the experience of those using the station significantly better.
London food
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Nigeria's gas opportunity: Why Simbi Wabote sees 203 trillion cubic feet as the path forward - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Sixty percent of Nigeria's population lacks reliable electricity, despite the country having vast natural gas reserves, highlighting a paradox of energy poverty amid energy abundance.
Business intelligence
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Protester gets on Ford Fest stage in Etobicoke at annual Ontario PC event | CBC News

Ford accused the protester of spray painting 'everything' and putting up stickers 'all over the place' on Thursday night, emphasizing a desire for peace.
Toronto
#high-speed-internet
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Visionary Broadband Becomes First to Complete NTIA-Funded Middle-Mile Project

"This project exemplifies how public-private partnerships can deliver fast, effective broadband expansion," said Brian Worthen, CEO of Visionary Broadband. "We're proud to lead the nation in completing this work and look forward to continuing to serve rural communities with the reliable connectivity they deserve."
Venture
#data-centers
Tech industry
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

AI boom could spark a Texas land rush - and raise demand for homes

Texas is rapidly becoming the hub for data center construction due to favorable economic conditions and significant AI infrastructure investments.
Tech industry
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

AI boom could spark a Texas land rush - and raise demand for homes

Texas is rapidly becoming the hub for data center construction due to favorable economic conditions and significant AI infrastructure investments.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

The nature gems in Havering, east London and Essex at risk from new planning law

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill threatens over 5,000 protected nature sites in the UK, with local environmental groups warning it could damage crucial conservation efforts.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Attic conversions and extensions for elderly family to be exempt from planning rules in memo going before cabinet

"Prison capacity is currently at 115%, with a record 5,394 inmates in mid-April, marking an 11% increase from the previous year."
UK politics
#supreme-court
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
SF politics

Supreme Court Rules That Environmental Impact Reports Must Focus on Project at Hand

Supreme Court rules that environmental law doesn't require accounting for all downstream effects on other businesses, potentially speeding up infrastructure projects.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
Law

Supreme Court sharply limits environmental impact statements in victory for developers

The Supreme Court's ruling limits environmental impact statements, favoring developers and potentially expediting infrastructure projects.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Supreme Court Rules That Environmental Impact Reports Must Focus on Project at Hand

Supreme Court rules that environmental law doesn't require accounting for all downstream effects on other businesses, potentially speeding up infrastructure projects.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Supreme Court sharply limits environmental impact statements in victory for developers

The Supreme Court's ruling limits environmental impact statements, favoring developers and potentially expediting infrastructure projects.
#economic-growth
Germany politics
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

Why Germany's new goverment is already facing a black hole in its budget

Germany anticipates a significant tax revenue shortfall from 2025 to 2029, impacting government budget and plans for infrastructure and defense spending.
Germany politics
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

Why Germany's new goverment is already facing a black hole in its budget

Germany anticipates a significant tax revenue shortfall from 2025 to 2029, impacting government budget and plans for infrastructure and defense spending.
NYC startup
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Expanded cell service is coming to more trains in NYC

Expanded cell service is coming to NYC subway tunnels, enhancing connectivity for riders on select train lines.
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Work on controversial autoroute in south-west France to resume after court stay

On February, the Toulouse administrative court had ordered work on the long-planned 53km stretch of autoroute to be shut down because the expected benefits were not sufficient.
France news
#public-transport
#central-asia
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Suffolk County is full of crap - but taxpayers just flushed $3.8M into solving the problem

"We're addressing this crisis with sewer systems that don't just pump wastewater out to the ocean or the Sound - but systems that actually treat it properly and help protect our aquifer."
NYC politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

HUD approves Asheville's Hurricane Helene recovery plan

Asheville has already submitted all of the documentation necessary for HUD and is awaiting certification. Once certified, HUD will distribute a grant agreement.
Renovation
#climate-change
Toronto startup
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Elon Musk's new city puts SpaceX in the driver's seat. Could public services be at risk?

Residents near SpaceX formed a new city called Starbase, Texas, with elected officials closely tied to the company.
#urban-planning
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Cambodia seeks China's financial support as Xi visits amid US tariff war

Cambodia, a close partner of China, hopes to secure financial support from Xi Jinping during his visit for infrastructure projects to offset the impact of US tariffs.
US politics
#private-investment
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago
Alternative transportation

Is Private Capital Up to a Texas-Sized High Speed Rail Challenge Now That the Feds Have Pulled Out? - Streetsblog USA

fromStreetsblog
3 months ago
Alternative transportation

Is Private Capital Up to a Texas-Sized High Speed Rail Challenge Now That the Feds Have Pulled Out? - Streetsblog USA

fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

Bluebird Fiber and Cuivre River Electric Cooperative Partner for Missouri Network

"This partnership with Bluebird is a smart move for us. It's all about strengthening the backbone of our internal operations and making sure our teams have the robust connectivity they need."
Business intelligence
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago

Ofwat tells water firms to deliver more reservoirs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

We expect construction of a significant number of these major water sector projects to commence within the next five years, an unprecedented ambition for the sector.
Renovation
#transportation
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Queens pols and Mets' owner pave the way for Flushing Skypark project

The Flushing Skypark project aims to enhance public infrastructure and access to waterfronts in Queens.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

2.4m funding is ring-fenced for Mullingar to Longford N4 upgrade which is expected to cut road deaths

"We're now reaching the halfway stage in the delivery of this project and it is not unreasonable to think that actual construction could commence in the near future."
Renovation
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Central Bank governor casts doubt on Government proposals to ease lending rules for developers

Firstly, in my view, it's obviously up to the Government to decide what policies to put in place.
Real estate
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 months ago

Ofcom outlines plans to take UK full-fibre roll-out into 'final phase' | Computer Weekly

UK homes and offices with full-fibre broadband surged from under 25% to nearly 70%, marking a commitment to increased digital connectivity.
London startup
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
4 months ago

Stagecoach Chesterfield depot completes electrification with VEV - Sustainable Bus

Stagecoach's Chesterfield Depot is the first to undergo electrification for zero-emission bus operations, supporting a sustainable transport future.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Germany set to spend big on army and infrastructure DW 03/05/2025

Germany's potential coalition partners aim to address significant budget shortfalls while increasing defense and infrastructure spending.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 months ago

Cupertino to protect cyclists on Stevens Creek Boulevard - San Jose Spotlight

Concrete barriers create hazards for both cars and bicyclists since they are low in the ground and hard to see at night. If a bicyclist hits it by accident, they will likely fall and get hurt badly.
Mission District
Online Community Development
fromTelecompetitor
4 months ago

Arizona, Oregon, and South Dakota Offer BEAD Program Updates

Arizona has extended its BEAD application deadline, emphasizing support for underserved locations.
Oregon and South Dakota are progressing with their BEAD processes, indicating state-level commitment.
European startups
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 months ago

Europe 'severely' lags other major regions in 5G standalone | Computer Weekly

Europe's ambitious 5G goals lead globally, but results in 5G Standalone performance are disappointing compared to other major regions.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

Latest Lower Manhattan resiliency project to guard against climate change nearing completion | amNewYork

The South Battery Park City Resiliency Project aims to protect Lower Manhattan from climate change impacts, especially rising sea levels and storm surges.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Nepal Took a Risk on a $500 Million U.S. Grant. It May Now Regret It.

Nepali leaders who aligned with the U.S. face regret as aid freezes raise worries of China's influence, leading to concerns over past decisions regarding American support.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The Guardian view on Labour's growth plan: a long list but a shallow argument | Editorial

The political argument needed more development, particularly on the carbon impact of infrastructure projects and how this relates to broader climate goals.
UK politics
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