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Time of India
01-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Rapid urbanisation outpaces VMC's plantation drive
Vijayawada: Amidst the increasing need for more trees due to the diminishing tree cover caused by rapid urbanisation and the exponential growth of Vijayawada in all four directions, the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC), much to the dismay of many, planted a mere 7,115 plants within the city limits over the last four years. According to data gathered by the TOI from the horticulture department of the VMC, the municipal corporation planted fewer than 2,000 plants per year over the last four years under the avenue plantation programme aimed at developing a green canopy in the city. Cordia, Rela (Cassia species), Pagoda, Neem, Lagerstroemia, Marri, Spathodea, and Neredu are among the major plant species planted by the municipal corporation as part of the avenue plantation in the city. The civic body planted the highest number of trees—3,260—in 2024-25, followed by 2,045 in 2023-24, 696 in 2022-23, and 1,114 in 2021-22. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Scarlett Johansson, 40, Shows Off Her Real Size In A New Vacation Photos 33 Bridges Undo It has been learnt that the civic body does not set annual targets for tree plantation to increase the green cover. Instead, it plants trees at identified spots under the avenue plantation initiative. "We instruct our supervisors across the three circles under the civic body's jurisdiction to identify stretches where tree plantation can be taken up, and we plant trees on vacant municipal land as well as along roads across 64 wards," a senior VMC official told TOI. The official claimed that the municipal corporation has focused on planting trees in residential colonies and has filled a majority of the 64 wards with trees, except for some wards in Circle-II, where plantation will be taken up in the coming days. Professor Ajay Katragadda, a passionate environmentalist from the city, said: "It is agonising to know that the municipal corporation uprooted and felled more trees than it planted in the last four years. Hundreds of fully grown, decades-old trees were chopped down for the construction of two flyovers at the Benz Circle instead of being transplanted."
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Summer Resource Fair returns to Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry is inviting students and families to attend the city's annual Summer Resource Fair. It's a free event designed to connect local youth with opportunities for the summer season. The fair will showcase summer camps, educational programs, volunteer opportunities and possible summer jobs. City officials say the event aims to keep Evansville's youth engaged and supported throughout the summer months. The event supports Mayor Terry's focus on youth development – ensuring access to programs that help young people learn and grow. The event will take place at Sunday, April 27 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pagoda on Southeast Riverside Drive. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Evansville to host summer resource fair for youth, teens
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry invites students and families to attend the city's second annual Summer Resource Fair, which is a free event designed to connect local youth with 'enriching' opportunities for the summer season. Officials say the event will take place on April 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Pagoda, which is located at 401 Southeast Riverside Drive. The fair will showcase summer camps, educational and enrichment programs, volunteer opportunities and summer job prospects available for children and teens across the city. The event aims to keep Evansville's youth engaged, inspired and supported throughout the summer months. Mayor Stephanie Terry returns from DC trip 'We know how powerful the summer months can be in shaping a child's future,' said Mayor Stephanie Terry. 'Whether it's through a summer job, an arts program, or a day camp, these experiences help build confidence, foster creativity, and keep our young people connected to their community. This fair is all about giving families easy access to those opportunities.' PETA planning to protest at Evansville restaurants Monday City officials say representatives from local youth-serving organizations will be on-site to provide information and answer questions about their summer programs. Attendees can explore options in academics, the arts, athletics, employment, and more—all in one place. Officials say the event is open to the public, and no registration is required. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Yahoo
Section of Five Mile Drive closing for construction at Point Defiance Park
Construction is about to begin on a paved trail at Point Defiance Park that will separate pedestrians and cyclists from cars. Parks Tacoma says the second phase of the Loop Trail project will begin in May. As a result, the entry to Five Mile Drive from the turn at Waterfront Drive up to Animal Loop Road will be closed to vehicles for one year. A non-paved detour will be provided for pedestrians and bicyclists. The project will create 1.6 miles of trail apart from the roadway to connect visitors to Wilson Way Bridge, the Pagoda, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, the Environmental Learning Center and Owen Beach. All park destinations will remain open. Parks Tacoma says drivers wanting to access the Lodge, Pagoda, gardens, and marina will use the Pearl Street entrance. Those wanting to visit Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Owen Beach, Fort Nisqually, and the Outer Loop of Five Mile Drive will need to use the Mildred Street entrance. 'We know the road detour is an inconvenience, but we're committed to providing multi-modal links to improve connectivity, safety, and accessibility between major destinations within Point Defiance Park,' said Park Board President Andrea Smith. 'The community has been wanting this for years, and we're excited to deliver on a long-held goal.' Point Defiance Park draws more than 3 million visitors every year. In 2016, the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office awarded Parks Tacoma a $3.25 million grant to move forward with the Loop Trail. The first phase was completed in 2023 and included a new sidewalk and improvements to Park Avenue west of the Mildred Street entrance roundabout. It also paved the top of Trolley Lane trail leading north from the roundabout to the Japanese Garden, featuring a small plaza at the entry of Wilson Way Bridge and a safer pedestrian road crossing near the garden. There is no exact date in May for when this second phase will begin.
