Europe
New Venice Bridge To Be Constructed Off-Site To Test Weight
The first new bridge in Venice, Italy, in 70 years will first be constructed in a hangar before it is actually placed over the city's canal -- which many fear will cause the canal's banks to sink under the tremendous weight.
High Speed Train Tunnel Compromises Landmark Cathedral's Foundation
Transportation planners in Spain have proposed building a tunnel for a high speed train system which would run directly underneath a cathedral designed in the late 1800s by Antoni Gaudí. Experts say the tunnel could cause the cathedral to crumble.
Playtime For Grandma
In an effort to encourage its growing elderly population to exercise, Berlin, Germany has opened a public playground intended for the city's most senior citizens.
Paris Riverfront Development Boosts Economy But Draws Criticism
Edgy architecture and varied development along the Seine Riverfront in Paris has many in the city predicting an economic surge for the aging urban area. But others say the land should be used for parks and open space.
A French Industrial Town's Renewal
With strong municipal involvement, the town of Roubaix has attracted textile shops and created cultural places in industrial buildings.
European Cities Urge Car Drivers To Go Ride A Bike
Led by bike-friendly Amsterdam and Copenhagen, European cities are ramping up efforts to shift more commuting and short car trips to pedal-power.
Good Roads Are Good For The Environment
A European road organization has published a report showing that improved roads lead to a reduced carbon footprint and environmental benefits, following a detailed study by an independent Norwegian research group showing the same result.
'Poor, But Sexy' European City Sees Real Estate Boom
Investors are flocking to Berlin gambling that the city's economy will catch up with its image.
Preservation And Planning Roadblocks For Developers In Historic Cities
Creating new developments in historic European cities is a struggle for developers, who often endure long waits for planning approval and strong opposition from preservationists.
Micro-Chic: The 76-Square-Foot House
A designer in Munich has debuted what may be the smallest all-inclusive homes in the world. At just 76 square feet, the tiny cubes come complete with two double beds, table seating for five, a kitchen, storage space, a toilet, and a shower.
Searching For Moscow's Secret Suburb
Russia's super-rich live in a secret suburb hidden in a forest outside Moscow.
Stockholm To Reintroduce Congestion Charge In August
In a September 2006 referendum, Stockholm voters supported a trial period of congestion pricing between January and July 2006. Consequently, the traffic-reducing scheme that charges drivers for entering the city will return in August 2007.
Uproar Over Land Grabs In Spain
The Spanish housing market is under threat from a growing number of accusations that local town councils are abusing their power to claim land for public developments -- and dedicating land to resort communities and golf courses.
Planning For Megaregions
With the economic, environmental and social fortunes of nearby urban areas increasingly linked, there is growing interest in developing new strategies for large-scale regional planning.
Citizens Use Second Life For Public Input On Design
A residents' association in Paris is inviting locals to share their ideas about redeveloping a garden and public space in the center of the city by creating them in the virtual reality world Second Life.
Dam Project Revives Struggling Aral Sea
Since the late-1960s, an irrigation project have been slowly draining the entire Aral Sea, located on the border between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. But a new dam project is bringing the sea's water back, and with it the fish that support the region.
From Struggling Town To Luxury Resort
A small Swiss village may become a new luxury resort, as Egyptian investors have targeted the site for redevelopment. Many residents were at first apprehensive, but have come to see the redevelopment as a savior for their struggling home
Catastrophic Drought 50 Years Away For Southwest
Using sophisticated climate models, scientists are predicting a 15 percent loss of surface moisture by 2050. They suspect, but cannot conclude, that global warming is to blame.
Island's Water Supply And Land Threatened By Warming
Global warming is causing significant long- and short-term problems for the highly populated Mediterranean island of Malta, many parts of which would be submerged by rising sea levels, and whose water supply would be contaminated by sea water.
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