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The New Zealand government has recently announced its plan to begin construction of a second crossing over the Waitemata Harbour. Infrastructure New Zealand Chief Executive Nick Leggett stated, "A second crossing is not a nice-to-have, it is a must-have. The existing …
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Infrastructure is crucial for supporting rapid growth and poverty reduction in many emerging Asian countries, including the Philippines. However, as an archipelago, the Philippines faces unique challenges that necessitate a modern and well-connected infrastructure network. The Philippines …
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While infrastructure is essential for economic and social development and well-being, poorly designed urban development can significantly harm the environment, wildlife, and natural habitats. The inappropriate design and location of infrastructure and the lack of integration between …
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Climate change impacts are escalating around the world. Extreme events are happening worldwide this year, not even halfway through 2024. Asian countries like India, Pakistan, Thailand, and the Philippines, for instance, suffered through a deadly heatwave with temperatures exceeding 42°C that …
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Cities worldwide are facing increasing demands for funding, whether to improve critical infrastructure or to build more and expand due to growing populations. Canada is one of the countries with the largest immigration population, and high migration trends continue today. According to …
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On 11 June 2023, a section of the Interstate 95 overpass collapsed in Northeast Philadelphia after a gasoline tanker crashed and caught fire under the overpass. The driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle on an off-ramp and died in the fire. The heat from the fire caused the overpass to …
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Bengaluru, the capital of India's southern Karnataka, is also known as the country's IT capital and is considered India's Silicon Valley. Global IT giants are attracted to invest in the city, and many have offices there. The IT success means it has a sizable economic contribution, boasting a …
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Developed and developing countries manage their urban problems quite differently, mainly depending on the availability of resources, technology, and funds in both countries. In developed countries, urban innovation, which refers to the use of digital technology and platforms, is becoming a …
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When it comes to the most congested cities in the world, Manila, Philippines, ranks 8th in the world, according to a research result by GoShorty, a British car insurance provider. The company said they are sourcing their data from TomTom Traffic Congestion Index. Their research also shows that …
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Soaring temperatures in the United States are closing schools, damaging infrastructure, and affecting its services. The Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect in cities is also worsening and disproportionately affecting low-income and colored communities. As more people move to the cities, the intense …
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The uncertainties that climate change brings pose a challenge to asset managers, primarily when investing in the most appropriate adaptation strategies on infrastructure and integrating climate change into infrastructure planning and decision making. Climate models also bring with them some …
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Disasters come in many forms – natural, man-made, sudden onset like earthquakes, fire, flood, tsunami hurricane, and volcanic eruption, or 'prolonged onset' like droughts and conflict. The destruction resulting from these disasters can bring enormous amounts of debris and waste that can be …
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