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fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

A turtle rescue, mud wrestlers and a Syrian rose garden: photos of the day Friday

Growing roses provides financial opportunities for farmers and displaced people in the rural outskirts of Idlib, Damascus and other cities, showing resilience amidst challenges.
UK news
#architecture
Design
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

"eArthshala" Campus / Thumbimpressions

The architectural design thoughtfully integrates training facilities with the natural landscape, fostering diverse interactions and experiences.
fromArchDaily
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

Reimagining Urban-Rural Coexistence Through AI: In Conversation With Francisco Escapil

Design
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

"eArthshala" Campus / Thumbimpressions

The architectural design thoughtfully integrates training facilities with the natural landscape, fostering diverse interactions and experiences.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Daguan Integrated Service Center for Rural Tourism / CADG

The project integrates tourism with nature preservation and local community benefits.
Artificial intelligence
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Reimagining Urban-Rural Coexistence Through AI: In Conversation With Francisco Escapil

AI and technology can enhance both urban and rural architectures by rethinking infrastructures for improved quality of life.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Rural House in Soutelos, Ruivaes / Figuereido+Pena Arquitectos + Nuno Flores Arquitetura

The project revitalizes rural buildings for tourism, incorporating modern and historical design elements.
#broadband-access
Business intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

77 million miles of waterways were missing from maps. AI found them in record time.

Bridges to Prosperity uses AI to map rural areas for potential bridge construction, addressing critical infrastructure gaps in remote communities.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'Punished for building a rural home' - Meath couple fear council will demolish property and make them homeless

Rose and Chris Murray have faced significant challenges from Meath County Council regarding their house in Faughan Hill, leading to a fifth refusal for retention. The couple's planning consultant claims the council is unjustly penalizing them for their rural home.
Renovation
#broadband
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

USDA's rural manufactured housing rule has gone into effect

The recent RHS announcement allows existing manufactured homes that meet specific criteria to be eligible for financing, enhancing access to affordable housing in rural America.
SF real estate
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Defra taps BT to connect workers, sensors across UK | Computer Weekly

Defra's five-year contract with BT aims to enhance rural connectivity, enabling real-time reporting of environmental data critical for farming and flood management.
UK news
#broadband-funding
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A tiny US city paying people $50,000 to move there got 115 applications in 2 weeks

Pawnee City, Nebraska is encouraging new residents with a $50,000 down payment incentive to stimulate local home buying, aiming to revitalize the community.
Chicago
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Roy L. Prosterman, 89, Dies; Worked to Secure Land for the Rural Poor

Roy L. Prosterman, a pioneering lawyer in land reform, died on February 27, leaving a legacy of advocating for land rights to empower rural impoverished communities.
Social justice
Bootstrapping
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

For climate and livelihoods, Africa bets big on solar mini-grids

Nigeria is leading the way in small, off-grid solar installations, transforming rural communities with reliable electricity.
#france
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
2 months ago

PODCAST: How France can revive village life and the historic menace lurking under French soil

The Talking France podcast discusses Macron's controversial leadership and France's rural revitalization efforts through new laws.
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
2 months ago

PODCAST: How France can revive village life and the historic menace lurking under French soil

The Talking France podcast discusses Macron's controversial leadership and France's rural revitalization efforts through new laws.
UX design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

School desk reimagined as a colorful, light, and fun pieces to light up rural classrooms - Yanko Design

The Clever School Desk addresses educational needs in rural areas by providing an affordable and versatile design.
It promotes empowerment through thoughtful design and sustainable materials.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Builds of modular units without planning permission will be limited to big gardens, under proposed new rules

Relaxing planning restrictions for modular apartments is intended for rural areas, not urban estates, limiting benefits to residents in built-up locations.
fromTelecompetitor
4 months ago

Alabama Awards $2.9M to Charter's Spectrum for Broadband Expansion in Etowah County

"This project in Etowah County is another step toward my goal of providing high-speed internet access to rural communities throughout Alabama. Expanding broadband access is leading to better outcomes and opportunities in education, health care, business and other areas of life."
Miscellaneous
fromUSA TODAY
5 months ago

Moving abroad can be expensive: These 5 countries will 'pay' you to move there

Programs offering financial incentives to move abroad, like rural Italian villages paying people to restore old homes or regions in Spain offering grants, are fantastic in concept. They're great marketing tools designed to draw attention and revitalize areas that may be underpopulated or economically struggling.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 months ago

FHFA releases three-year plans to improve housing access

The FHFA's 2025-2027 plans for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac aim to enhance housing access, especially for underserved populations in rural areas and manufactured housing.
Real estate
fromTelecompetitor
6 months ago

Foundation for Rural Service Announces 36 Grants for Nearly $170,000

"We are grateful and proud to have achieved a new record in our support for rural communities during this anniversary year," said FRS Executive Director Pam Becker.
Miscellaneous
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

How a Data Center Divided a Small Missouri Town

Residents of Peculiar, Mo., oppose a tech giant's data center proposal, engaging in community action and prayer to fight for their rural home.
The proposal has sparked significant local opposition despite initial promises of jobs and tax revenue.
fromSmithsonian Magazine
8 months ago

This Remote Region in Spain Could Pay You Up to $16,000 to Move There

The government of Extremadura, Spain, is offering up to €15,000 to remote workers willing to relocate for at least two years to boost population.
Tech industry
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