Urban
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Society
Society India
300,000 Migrant Workers May Soon Rent Affordable Homes Next to Their Jobs
The coronavirus lockdowns left many of India’s migrant workers jobless and stranded. In hopes to improve the situation, the nation is now planning to develop affordable rental housing in the cities where the laborers work.
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Environment
Environment Thailand
Abandoned Train Track Becomes Public Park, to Boost Well-Being and Tackle Climate Change
A disused train track has been transformed into a new park in Bangkok, Thailand – a model example to turn other unused areas in the capital city into green spaces, say urban experts, benefiting both well-being and the climate.
- Technology
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Society
Society USA
COVID-19 Makes Cities Across the Globe Create More Bike Lanes (Quickly!)
City officials across the world have been rapidly expanding bike lanes and closing off roads to cars, encouraging urbanites to cycle in an attempt to maintain social distancing, avoid public transportation and limit the spread of COVID-19.
- Society
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Animals
Animals India
Pink Flamingos Just Have a Great Time During Lockdown in Mumbai
The coronavirus lockdown measures have inevitably reduced human activity, and flamingos are taking advantage of the enhanced conditions: in comparison to 2019, an estimated 25% more flamingos have flocked to India's Mumbai Metropolitan Region this year!
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Society
Society
Ideas for Better Cities; Born in Corona Crisis, There to Stay Beyond
The coronavirus lockdowns have led countries to rethink urban planning in order to become more self-reliant, with improved food security, sustainability and living standards – and many have already begun implementing measures that will likely last well beyond the pandemic.
- Society
- Society