CultureArchitecture
Beijing Named UNESCO-UIA World Capital of Architecture 2029
UNESCO designates Beijing as World Capital of Architecture 2029, recognizing its 3,000-year heritage and sustainable urban development vision.
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Culture
UNESCO Names Beijing 2029 World Capital of Architecture
UNESCO designates Beijing as the 2029 World Capital of Architecture, recognizing the city's rich heritage and sustainable urban vision.
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Local NewsCulture
Auderghem: Médiathèque Nouvelle Gets Temporary New Life
The Médiathèque Nouvelle headquarters in Auderghem gets temporary use under ASBL Communa, keeping the cultural building alive for 16 months.
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Culture
Shanghai Unveils 'UP! SHANGHAI' City Image Film for 2026
Shanghai releases its 2026 city image film 'UP! SHANGHAI' on the 100-day CIIE countdown, showcasing the city's upward vision and global aspirations.
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EconomyPolicy
China Overhauls Land Reserve System in Landmark Reform
China restructures its 25-year-old land reserve system, shifting from land-centric city management to a model balancing economic and ecological values.
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Urban DevelopmentEconomy
China Unveils Sweeping Urban Renewal Plan Under 15th Plan
China's first national urban renewal plan targets 1,500 old districts, 115,000 communities, and 770,000 km of pipelines with $970B investment.
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TechnologyUrban Development
China Mandates Digital IDs for All New Buildings by 2027
China mandates digital IDs for all new buildings by 2027, part of a sweeping smart city initiative to transform urban management nationwide.
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Urban DevelopmentEconomy
China Turns Urban 'Edge Spaces' Into Community Goldmines
Chinese cities transform neglected under-bridge areas into cinemas, sports parks and markets, driving new consumer demand through urban renewal.
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Urban DevelopmentBelgium
Brussels Launches Ambitious Sablon Square Redevelopment
Brussels launches a major redevelopment of the historic Sablon district, with public consultation, greening, and a rethink of the central parking.
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Local NewsUrban Development
Ghent's Iconic Vlasmarkt Loses Cobblestones to Asphalt
Ghent's Vlasmarkt will lose its historic cobblestones this summer, deemed too dangerous for cyclists and pedestrians, marking the end of an era.
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InfrastructurePolitics
Brussels Begins Renovation of Iconic Louise Roundabout
The long-awaited renovation of Brussels' Louise Roundabout begins tonight, ending weeks of political tension between coalition partners MR and Groen.
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