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Wimbledon takes court action in bid to head off expansion threat

Wimbledon seeks court clarification on land use trust to proceed with its controversial expansion plans.

London's Pocket Parks: St George's Garden, SE1

The pocket park revitalizes a previously neglected urban space, balancing historical elements with modern community needs.
#agriculture

Ancient fish-trapping network supported the rise of Maya civilization

The ancient Maya civilization may have relied heavily on fish as a food resource, supporting complex societal structures.

Are We Growing Food, or Are We Making an Artwork?'

Agnes Denes' wheat project in Bozeman addresses community anxieties surrounding land use, food scarcity, and environmental preservation through artistic engagement.

Farming tax row - BBC Verify on which figures are more reliable and why

The government’s inheritance tax plans may affect a smaller number of farms than claimed by farmers' groups, impacting about 500 estates per year.

'Offensive' to brand farmers as land hoarders, Simon Harris says as new residential land tax shelved ahead of Budget

The delay in the Residential Zoned Land Tax is a response to farmers' concerns about taxing agricultural land.

Ancient fish-trapping network supported the rise of Maya civilization

The ancient Maya civilization may have relied heavily on fish as a food resource, supporting complex societal structures.

Are We Growing Food, or Are We Making an Artwork?'

Agnes Denes' wheat project in Bozeman addresses community anxieties surrounding land use, food scarcity, and environmental preservation through artistic engagement.

Farming tax row - BBC Verify on which figures are more reliable and why

The government’s inheritance tax plans may affect a smaller number of farms than claimed by farmers' groups, impacting about 500 estates per year.

'Offensive' to brand farmers as land hoarders, Simon Harris says as new residential land tax shelved ahead of Budget

The delay in the Residential Zoned Land Tax is a response to farmers' concerns about taxing agricultural land.
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#housing-crisis

The Labyrinthine Rules That Created a Housing Crisis

Land-use regulations in America not only preserve safety but also enforce outdated aesthetic and moral standards, contributing significantly to the housing crisis.

In Kent, Labour has a fight on its hands and a make-or-break test for its housing revolution | Polly Toynbee

The housing crisis in Kent highlights the tension between local council decisions and Westminster's commitment to rapid home building.

'People crying out for homes' - Green Party furious over plans to shelve tax on land hoarding

Postponement of new land tax to address farmers' concerns may hinder housing development efforts.

'People crying out for homes' - Greens furious over Fianna Fail plans to shelve tax on land hoarding

The Irish government is reconsidering a new tax aimed at reducing land speculation to address the housing crisis.

The Labyrinthine Rules That Created a Housing Crisis

Land-use regulations in America not only preserve safety but also enforce outdated aesthetic and moral standards, contributing significantly to the housing crisis.

In Kent, Labour has a fight on its hands and a make-or-break test for its housing revolution | Polly Toynbee

The housing crisis in Kent highlights the tension between local council decisions and Westminster's commitment to rapid home building.

'People crying out for homes' - Green Party furious over plans to shelve tax on land hoarding

Postponement of new land tax to address farmers' concerns may hinder housing development efforts.

'People crying out for homes' - Greens furious over Fianna Fail plans to shelve tax on land hoarding

The Irish government is reconsidering a new tax aimed at reducing land speculation to address the housing crisis.
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#architecture

Bangalow Road House / Son Studio

Bangalow Road House creatively maximizes space on a constrained corner lot through innovative design and use of elevated volumes.

INKYO, a small house in Daegu / DHPA

An elderly couple transformed their unused land in Daegu into a vacation home that embraces family gatherings, despite challenging location and restrictions.

Bangalow Road House / Son Studio

Bangalow Road House creatively maximizes space on a constrained corner lot through innovative design and use of elevated volumes.

INKYO, a small house in Daegu / DHPA

An elderly couple transformed their unused land in Daegu into a vacation home that embraces family gatherings, despite challenging location and restrictions.
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Money pours into battle over future of Dublin open space ahead of next week's election

Environmentalists are vigorously opposing a land-use measure in Dublin that risks commercial development at the expense of open space and clean air.
#big-sur

Big Sur wedding venue hit with code violations, more than $500K in fines

Wind and Sea allegedly violates zoning codes, prompting a local nonprofit's efforts to enforce land use regulations.

Big Sur group wants temporary stop to new building along scenic stretch of California coast

Request for a temporary moratorium on new lodging developments in Big Sur to prevent irreversible impacts.
Suggested freeze on the number of lodging units to address overcrowding issues in Big Sur similar to other tourist destinations.

Big Sur wedding venue hit with code violations, more than $500K in fines

Wind and Sea allegedly violates zoning codes, prompting a local nonprofit's efforts to enforce land use regulations.

Big Sur group wants temporary stop to new building along scenic stretch of California coast

Request for a temporary moratorium on new lodging developments in Big Sur to prevent irreversible impacts.
Suggested freeze on the number of lodging units to address overcrowding issues in Big Sur similar to other tourist destinations.
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#environmental-impact

The livestock lobby is waging war on lab-grown meat'. This is why we can't let them win | George Monbiot

The transition away from livestock farming is as critical as shifting to electric vehicles for environmental sustainability.

Data centre plans spark fury among residents

Residents oppose plans for huge data centre due to environmental and industrial concerns.

Loophole exempts 355 landowners in England from inheritance tax, data shows

The tax-exempt heritage assets scheme allows wealthy landowners in England to evade inheritance tax, calling for urgent reforms.

The livestock lobby is waging war on lab-grown meat'. This is why we can't let them win | George Monbiot

The transition away from livestock farming is as critical as shifting to electric vehicles for environmental sustainability.

Data centre plans spark fury among residents

Residents oppose plans for huge data centre due to environmental and industrial concerns.

Loophole exempts 355 landowners in England from inheritance tax, data shows

The tax-exempt heritage assets scheme allows wealthy landowners in England to evade inheritance tax, calling for urgent reforms.
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The U.S.-Mexico border, the wall and the thousands of acres between them

The border wall expansion in South Texas results in vast areas of land being left in limbo, complicating border definitions and usage.

Portland planners say Alpenrose Dairy redevelopment plan needs more work

City planners recommend denial of the Alpenrose Dairy redevelopment application due to unmet requirements.

Staten Island Community Boards to discuss new NYC trash container requirements and more

Staten Island's Community Boards are addressing critical issues like coastal flooding, property modifications, and new sanitation requirements through upcoming public meetings.
#housing

VA's illegal leases on West L.A. campus pose a tough choice for a federal judge

Judge to decide on federal land leases affecting veterans' housing.

Our Overbuilt Road Network Costs Americans Trillions in Lost Housing Opportunities - Streetsblog USA

The U.S. road system occupies significant urban land, with opportunities for better uses like housing and parks.

VA's illegal leases on West L.A. campus pose a tough choice for a federal judge

Judge to decide on federal land leases affecting veterans' housing.

Our Overbuilt Road Network Costs Americans Trillions in Lost Housing Opportunities - Streetsblog USA

The U.S. road system occupies significant urban land, with opportunities for better uses like housing and parks.
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TipSheet: Austin City Council, 8.29.24 - Austin Monitor

City Council addresses immigration rights and parkland fees while considering community disannexations and land use appeals, highlighting local governance and activism.

'Too many' pigeons in pigeon loft sparks council planning enforcement action

A man lost a planning battle to keep his pigeons due to an excessive number, leading to orders to reduce and eventually remove the pigeon loft.
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