Gastonia faces 30,000-home development as Charlotte expands
Residents of Gastonia, NC, brace for a 30,000-home Avalon community and 220 total developments, transforming the city as Charlotte's growth spills over. Discover the local conflict.
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Melbourne Metro Tunnel Opens, Sparks Travel Debate
The opening of Melbourne's Metro Tunnel is celebrated, but a letter argues metros must serve all travellers, not just commuters, for truly sustainable cities. Read the call for a broader vision.
12 Best Christmas Gifts for 5-Year-Olds in UK
Discover the top 12 expert-tested Christmas gifts for five-year-olds in the UK. These sustainable toys encourage creativity, problem-solving and confidence through play.
'Forest City' Plan Threatens UK Food Security
A proposed 18,000-hectare 'forest city' in Cambridgeshire would destroy precious Grade 2 farmland, threatening UK food security. Read why sustainable development requires balance.
Kidman on daughters navigating public scrutiny
Nicole Kidman reveals how her teenage daughters handle public life with Ariana Grande. Discover their generational differences in coping with fame.
Nicole Kidman on daughters' fame 'armour'
Nicole Kidman reveals how her teenage daughters Sunday and Faith have developed resilience growing up in the public eye. Discover her candid conversation with Ariana Grande.
Toddler speech delays surge 'astronomically' due to screens
UK councils report an 'astronomical' rise in under-fives with speech and development delays, linked to increased screentime. Learn the findings and what it means for early years support.
Forest City Plan for Million People East of Cambridge
A cross-party coalition proposes a revolutionary 'forest city' east of Cambridge with affordable eco-homes. Could this ambitious plan solve the housing crisis while boosting nature?
Concrete Gardens Boost UK Flood Risk by 54%
Over half of UK front gardens are now paved over, dramatically increasing urban flood risks. Discover how permeable driveways can protect your home this winter.
Kate joins business leaders for early years summit
The Princess of Wales convened a major business summit in London to drive investment in early childhood development, highlighting a potential £45.5bn boost for the UK.
Arizona's Phoenix and Tucson on Track to Merge
Experts predict a 'megapolitan' merger between Phoenix and Tucson by 2040, driven by massive population growth, despite challenges like extreme heat and water supply.
Serbia fast-tracks Kushner deal for Belgrade site
Serbia forms joint venture with Jared Kushner's firm to redevelop bombed military headquarters site, sparking protests and controversy over cultural heritage.
Fresno's $4bn Housing Plan Faces Local Fury
Residents and farmers in Fresno, California, are protesting a massive 9,000-acre, 45,000-home development, citing urban sprawl, loss of prime farmland, and poor air quality. Discover the battle over the city's future.
Serbians protest Kushner development on army HQ site
Thousands of Serbians are protesting against a luxury hotel development linked to Jared Kushner on the site of Belgrade's former army headquarters. Join the conversation about this controversial project.
LA's £1B abandoned skyscraper becomes graffiti canvas
The stalled Oceanwide Plaza development in Los Angeles has been transformed into an illegal urban art gallery, with graffiti artists scaling the billion-dollar complex in a spectacular display of defiance.
Family saves £15,000 by building countryside homestead
Discover how a young couple transformed their lives by leaving urban pressures behind to create a self-sufficient homestead, saving thousands while embracing sustainable living in the British countryside.
Village fury over 65ft 'mega-shed' built via planning loophole
Outraged residents in a quiet Buckinghamshire village discover a developer used a 1948 agricultural rule to bypass modern planning permission for a massive industrial structure looming over their homes.
Starmer defends UK's green economy plans before COP30
Prime Minister Keir Starmer champions Britain's green economic transition, positioning the UK as a global leader in climate action while addressing concerns about costs and implementation ahead of crucial COP30 talks.
Vietnam Cities Forming Major Economic Corridor
Groundbreaking research from Kyoto University identifies Vietnam's Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City region as an emerging megapolitan area set to transform Southeast Asia's economic landscape by 2030.
New Forest Towns Planned for Oxford-Cambridge Corridor
The UK government has unveiled ambitious plans for new sustainable forest towns between Oxford and Cambridge, creating 40,000 homes while preserving ancient woodlands and enhancing biodiversity.
Saudi Arabia's £1.1T Futuristic Linear City Revealed
Discover Saudi Arabia's revolutionary 170km-long linear city 'The Line' - a £1.1 trillion megaproject featuring AI integration, zero cars and carbon-neutral living in the heart of Neom.
Mixed Reactions to USAID Cuts: Not Everyone is Mourning
As US foreign aid programmes face significant cuts, mixed reactions emerge from communities worldwide. While some lament the loss of crucial funding, others question the effectiveness and legacy of American development assistance.
Billionaires' secret California city plan sparks outrage
Silicon Valley titans pour billions into controversial new city project in Solano County, facing fierce local opposition and political scrutiny over their secretive land grab tactics.
New Garden City Planned for Suffolk Countryside
Ministers reveal ambitious proposals for a brand new garden city in Suffolk, promising thousands of homes with sustainable transport links to Cambridge and London.
Rio families evicted as Brazil clears favelas for development
Exclusive report reveals the human cost of Rio de Janeiro's urban transformation as hundreds of families face forced evictions from their homes in Vila Autódromo community.
Wealthy suburbs create 'luxury effect' for wildlife
Groundbreaking research reveals how affluent neighbourhoods are creating urban oases for plants and animals through the 'luxury effect' - but is this deepening environmental inequality across our cities?
Poundbury residents revolt against King Charles's town rules
Exclusive investigation reveals growing discontent in the King's visionary Dorset town as locals complain of restrictive covenants, poor design quality, and feeling like 'exhibits in a museum' rather than a living community.
Melbourne's French Quarter: A Parisian Dream Down Under
Discover how Melbourne is creating a stunning French Quarter, complete with Parisian-style cafes, boutiques and architecture, as part of an ambitious urban renewal project inspired by European elegance.
Indonesia's £27bn Jungle Capital Nusantara Takes Shape
Indonesia is racing against time to complete its revolutionary new capital city Nusantara, a £27 billion urban marvel rising from Borneo's rainforests. Discover the vision, challenges and controversy behind one of the world's most ambitious infrastructure
Indonesia's $35bn New Capital: Nusantara Explained
Discover how Indonesia is racing against time to construct its new political capital Nusantara, a $35 billion sustainable metropolis designed to replace sinking Jakarta by 2045.
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