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South China Morning Post
2 days ago
- Climate
- South China Morning Post
Cool ideas in Ahmedabad help commuters beat intense Indian summer heat
For 20-year-old Mayank Yadav, riding a crowded bus during the summer months in a western Indian city can feel like sitting in an oven. Therefore, it is a welcome relief to step off the vehicle and into a bus stop equipped with sprinklers that provide a refreshing mist to overheated commuters. Rising heat is a problem for millions of people in India. In Ahmedabad, temperatures this year have already reached 42 degrees Celsius. City officials have implemented two solutions to help those affected the most. By painting tin-roofed households with reflective paint, they have reduced indoor temperatures, which otherwise might be up to 5 degrees Celsius hotter than it is outside. The city also hung water sprinklers and straw curtains at one bus stop so commuters could get relief from the sun. Officials plan to expand the idea to other bus stops in the city.
CBS News
2 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Water main break floods Sacramento neighborhood
A Sacramento neighborhood was flooded on Sunday due to a water main break, the city said. City officials said the water main break appears to be near 60th Street and 25th Avenue. About 12 homes in the area were affected by the flooding, and an unknown number of vehicles were affected, as well. Crews were sent to the area and were pumping the water out. Around 10 a.m., the city said flooding would likely be gone around 1 p.m. or possibly earlier. However, water in the area will be shut off for the next six to eight hours. What led to the break is under investigation.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Deadline near for residents of condemned College Park apartment complex
The Brief The city of College Park is criticizing the owners of a condemned apartment complex ahead of a deadline for residents to move out. While the deadline to vacate the Chelsea Gardens Apartments was originally in April, protests eventually led it to be extended to June 1. The city is asking the management to "ensure that all aspects of relocation support are comprehensively provided and that future communications are characterized by transparency and accountability." COLLEGE PARK, Ga. - The deadline for residents of a condemned College Park apartment complex to move out has nearly arrived. After months of extensions and protests, the final notice dealing with the closure of the Chelsea Gardens Apartments will happen on June 1. The backstory Residents of the apartment complex off of Godby Road have complained that the property has been plagued by rodents and safety issues. Since last October, the city has cited hundreds of public health and sanitation code violations at the complex. In March, the complex's new owner abruptly notified tenants that their leases had been canceled, giving them 60 days to leave. In April, the city condemned the property and initially gave residents just a few days to vacate. After public backlash, the deadline was extended until June. Mayor Bianca Motley Broom has previously criticized how city officials have managed the situation at the complex. "While I understand and share the concerns about the property's condition, the way this situation has been handled has caused unnecessary chaos, fear, and instability for families who deserve better from us," Broom said earlier this month. What they're saying In a statement released on Friday night, the city acknowledged the final notice of the apartments' closure, but criticized the conditions of the complex by its owners. "Chelsea Gardens Management must accept full responsibility for the circumstances that have created this unhealthy and unsafe living environment," the statement read. The city said they were grateful for the work of Sage Hands and other partners who have "stepped up" to help with relocation for the remaining residents. "We strongly urge management to ensure that all aspects of relocation support are comprehensively provided and that future communications are characterized by transparency and accountability. It is time for management to step up and take ownership of this situation in a meaningful way," the statement read. What's next Dozens of tenants still live at the complex and say their power and water have been cut out ahead of the deadline. SEE ALSO: College Park residents given days to pack up and get out their apartments Metro Atlanta apartment complex condemned, residents sent packing Residents of condemned College Park apartments call for extension to move-out deadline The Source Information for this story came from a letter for the city of College Park and previous FOX 5 reporting.
Auto Blog
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Surplus Teslas Flood Parking Lot in Detroit Suburb
A parking lot problem grows in Detroit In the Detroit suburb of Farmington Hills, a vacant Bed Bath & Beyond parking lot has quietly transformed into a holding zone for dozens of unsold Tesla vehicles, mostly Cybertrucks. The unusual sight caught local attention when an Instagram video surfaced showing unregistered EVs sprawled across the asphalt. Since then, the number of Teslas has only grown, drawing concern from city officials. City officials say it's not permitted use While the vehicles aren't abandoned, city leaders say they shouldn't be there. 'Storage of vehicles is not a permitted use' of the land, Farmington Hills' director of planning and community development said in a statement. The city has notified the landlord and is pursuing enforcement, though it admits the process takes time. Cybertruck demand is cooling off Tesla Cybertruck — Source: Tesla The swelling number of Cybertrucks parked on the lot is indicative of bigger problems at the electric vehicle maker. Tesla's angular, stainless steel pickup was once the most popular electric truck in the country, but sales are slipping fast. In the first quarter of this year, Tesla delivered only 6,400 to 7,100 Cybertrucks — a sharp drop from about 13,000 in the previous quarter. While some seasonal decline is expected after Q4, the plunge was steep enough for Ford's F-150 Lightning to reclaim the title of best-selling electric pickup. This isn't a new tactic for Tesla Tesla has a long history of using unconventional overflow lots. It has parked surplus vehicles in everything from mall lots to vacant land near its showrooms. That's likely the case here, as the company opened a nearby store just a mile away late last year in a former Barnes & Noble. The store is one of only a few in Michigan, where Tesla previously faced legal barriers to direct-to-consumer sales. A 2016 lawsuit helped overturn that ban. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Tesla Cybertruck – Production Line — Source: Tesla While Tesla's ability to sell directly to consumers in Michigan marks a big shift, the company is now facing a more localized challenge: what to do with a growing fleet of unsold trucks. The suburban sprawl of unclaimed Cybertrucks may be a symptom of waning interest or overproduction, but to Farmington Hills officials, it's a code violation either way. Whether Tesla will find a new place to store its excess inventory or manage to sell off the lot full of Cybertrucks remains to be seen. Final thoughts Tesla's overflow of unsold Cybertrucks into a suburban Detroit parking lot is more than just an eyesore — it's a snapshot of the company's growing pains. As demand shifts and logistics get messier, even the most disruptive automakers have to play by local rules. Farmington Hills may just want its lot back, but the scene also raises bigger questions about how Tesla will manage its supply, demand, and reputation as it enters a more competitive and less forgiving EV market.
CBS News
6 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Baltimore's Old Town Mall revival moves forward with updated concept plans
Plans are moving forward to revive Baltimore's Old Town Mall. The once-thriving shopping hub has changed over the past three decades, with vacancies and blight taking over. Some stores remain open, and most of the mall is deserted, but change is on its way. Since the Old Town Mall's redevelopment efforts were announced, Baltimore City officials have released updated concept plans to address parking and foot traffic. Plans are moving forward to revive Baltimore's Old Town Mall. CBS News Baltimore Baltimore City's Department of Transportation (BDOT) recently released its updated concept plans for its portion of the project. Designs show how the existing right-of-way at Old Town Mall will change to allow room for parking, loading, pedestrian traffic, and more. According to BDOT, there are several issues with the site that they are working to address: Lighting, not pedestrian-friendly. The bollards and pavement are outdated and in poor condition. Random car parking and traffic interrupt the pedestrian flow. Some businesses do not have loading areas. Vacant lots and gated alleyways impede circulation. Plans for the new streetscape will feature updated infrastructure, including better lighting, pedestrian access, and streets that blend historic elements with modern design. What is not included in the scope of the project? The project will focus on the publicly owned street and will not include: Renovations or improvements to private properties next to the mall. Decisions on the types of businesses that will operate in the mall. The scheduling of events that may be held in the mall in the future. Repair or reconstruction of utility services. The city's focus is to improve the mall's publicly owned streets. While outside developers will focus on renovations and improvements to private properties nearby. Old Town Mall's new vision If you talk with anyone with roots from Baltimore, they will tell you about shopping at Old Town Mall. "Most people know of the record store that used to be there. People used to go get their 33s and 45s. So it was the place to go to, especially when the high rises existed in Baltimore," said Dana Henson, the vice president and principal at The Henson Development Company, Inc. Henson added, "So when the high rises left, basically the population that frequented that mall left as well. Contrary to what people believe, Old Town Mall is still thriving. There are businesses there. It's just that people don't go over there often enough to see it." In December, WJZ spoke with Henson, who serves as one of the developers of the project. The Henson Development Company, Inc. is working with Mission First Housing Group, The Tran Group, Michael Graves Architecture and Design, STV, Inc., and MK Engineering on part of the area's redevelopment. Henson explained that although their work is not directly related to DOT's plans, they have a vision in the works. "The kickoff of the redevelopment now is what we call phase 1-A, which is the industry side of the redevelopment of Old Town Mall, and it's the four buildings at the lower portion," Henson said. "So basically the first phase is all of the 400 block, which everyone else will know as those buildings between East Street, Orleans Street, and Gay Street." Henson said that the project is still in its very early stages, but phase 1-A's estimated completion date is in October. "Once we're done with the first phase, phase 1A, you'll have four retail businesses and 11 residential units," said Henson. "I think the idea is to rebuild the historic community and honor the generations that came before us in setting the stage for a vibrant and prosperous tomorrow." You can learn more about The Henson Development Company's plans here. You can learn more about DOT's portion of Old Town Mall's redevelopment here.
