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• APAC is expected to witness highest growth over the forecast period due to growing industrialization and urbanization in developing economies like China and India. Research and Markets
• Demand for smart sensors is expected to rise due to the global shift towards the adoption of sensor-dependent transformation including smart cities, industrial automation, autonomous mobility, and sustainable manufacturing. INTLBM
• The United States is home to many cities that offer everything a business traveler could need, from efficient transportation systems to top-notch hotels and restaurants. Clooper Digest
• The City of Los Angeles, for example, has been highlighted as having the potential to meet 4.25 times its residential electricity demand with geothermal energy. Intelligent Living
• Urban markets continued their moderate growth, while consumer demand from rural India remained subdued even as they expect an improvement in coming quarters. www.bestmediainfo.com
• With Karachi building upwards to house its expanding population, but unregulated building leaves poor families at risk, an IIED film, 'Karachi rising', outlines solutions that could benefit the whole city. International Institute for Environment and Development
• Regions such as Electronic City in Bengaluru and Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai, which have witnessed a planned development of commercial and residential complexes and are expected to be replicated in several other cities. FinancialExpress
• Plenty of people have job skills that make them employable in any big city, but with residential real estate so expensive in New York City, they are often better off moving to some growing metropolitan area in the Sunbelt where they might get paid less, but housing is much cheaper. Route Fifty
• As cities worldwide seek sustainable solutions for urban mobility, the emphasis on robust bus-related transport systems presents an opportunity for India to lead by example. RTF | Rethinking The Future
• As cities worldwide grapple with sustainable solutions, the emphasis on robust bus-related transport systems presents an opportunity for India to lead by example, promoting efficiency, affordability, and environmental consciousness in urban mobility. RTF | Rethinking The Future
• Because of the potential for urbanization to drive economic growth and prosperity in Africa, it is essential that cities and municipalities embrace a paradigm of urban development that is smart and sustainable, and as a result contribute toward safeguarding biodiversity. SpringerLink
• In the current bidding round, approximately 520 7-meter electric buses, 2231 9-meter electric buses, and 1074 12-meter electric buses are expected to operate in 50 cities across India from the current bidding tranche. Bauaelectric Auto News
• Redevelopment opportunities for government-owned land - Local governments throughout South Florida are increasingly assessing the redevelopment opportunities for the land they own to get the highest value and best use for the asset, especially land west of the urban core. National Law Review
• Israel's military will next focus on Rafah, the southernmost city in Gaza where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have fled following Israeli operations further north. CNN
• Combining the impact from hotel operations and tourism spending, the proposed development is expected to generate a total economic impact of £7.4 million per annum GVA and support 384 jobs annually in the city of Edinburgh. The Edinburgh Reporter
• Hyundai's entrance into the realm of urban air mobility signals an exciting pivot towards smart cities where clean energy and innovative transport could redefine urban living. The Tech Edvocate
• By 2035, member states will be required to remove organic matter from urban wastewater before releasing it into the environment in all communities with more than 1,000 people. Circle of Blue
• A large number of trade shows and leisure events in key cities across the UK and Ireland will be expected to contribute to an increase in demand and, as a result, lead to prices climbing at a steady rate. Roomex
• China aimed to implement garbage sorting in over 90% of residential communities in cities at or above the prefecture level by the end of 2023, reaching 100% coverage by 2025. China Briefing News
• Across Africa, economic dynamics present a mix of opportunities and growth factors, including rapid urbanization and a growing youthful population. Guardian Nigeria
• Not only will the sea bridge reduce the commute time to the Mumbai International Airport and Navi Mumbai International Airport, but it will also reduce the transit duration to Pune, Goa, and other South Indian cities considerably. Real Estate Trends | Market Size | Expert Advice and In
• By 2050, urban areas globally will either double or triple, and the raw materials needed to build future cities is more than the world can sustainably provide. ScienceDaily

Last updated: 11 February 2024