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Emirates 24/7
5 hours ago
- Automotive
- Emirates 24/7
RTA implements Quick Wins at Ras Al Khor–Al Meydan Intersection
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has implemented Quick Wins for the traffic coming from Ras Al Khor towards Al Meydan Street Interchange. The works include widening the right-turn for vehicles coming from Ras Al Khor towards Al Meydan Street Interchange by increasing the number of lanes from two to three. This improvement, scheduled for completion on August 10, will enhance traffic flow between Ras Al Khor Industrial Area and Nad Al Sheba, and facilitate the movement of vehicles heading towards Al Meydan Street Intersection and the surrounding areas. The enhancements, scheduled for completion by 10 August, are expected to improve traffic flow between Ras Al Khor Industrial Area and Nad Al Sheba, while also easing movement for vehicles travelling towards Al Meydan Street and surrounding areas. These improvements reflect RTA's ongoing commitment to keeping pace with the accelerating urban development and population growth witnessed across the Emirate. Through the continuous enhancement of road infrastructure and the broader transport network, RTA aims to improve operational efficiency, reduce travel times, alleviate congestion, and enhance road safety for all users. This improvement, which increases the number of lanes from two to three for vehicles coming from Ras Al Khor towards Al Meydan Street Interchange, will play a major role in enhancing the mobility experience for vehicles heading towards Business Bay, Ghadeer Al Tair, Al Quoz, Al Safa, and the development projects surrounding these areas. This will be achieved by increasing the vehicle capacity from 1,800 to 2,700 vehicles per hour, a 30% increase. This will positively impact traffic flow and reduce congestion and waiting time at intersections during peak hours. RTA is delivering these traffic improvements under a strategic plan that is regularly reviewed and updated. Roads selected for enhancement are identified based on four key inputs analysed concurrently: traffic studies, control centre, public feedback, and field monitoring conducted by RTA's operational teams.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Planned 50-storey Cardiff skyscraper would be tallest in Wales
Plans have been unveiled for Wales' tallest building, surpassing Swansea's 107m (351ft) Meridian Tower, and towering above the neighbouring Principality Stadium. If approved, it is believed the 50-storey building in Cardiff city centre could make Wales home to the second the tallest building in the UK outside of site, which is located between Wood Street and Rose Lane, already secured planning permission for a 35-storey mixed-use tower in the new proposed skyscraper, standing at 580ft (180m), would hold more than 500 apartments as well as meeting rooms, an atrium, a bike hub and cafe. Standing at 1,016ft (309.6m) high, the Shard in Southwark, London, is currently the tallest completed building in the UK. Outside of London, Deansgate Square South Tower, Manchester, takes the lead, at 656ft (200m).The developers for the Cardiff site, Reap 3 limited, a subsidary of Bluecastle Capital, said the plans seek to build upon the success of the wider Central Square architects said they were inspired by skyscrapers such as The Equitable Building in New York using a tripartite formation, which consists of three parts, with a clearly defined base, middle and top. The previously approved development planned commercial use for the ground floor, with a café or restaurant, and 364 residential apartments approved, the new building would have two staircases and five lifts, with a pavilion restaurant and bar planned next door. For the top floor, developers are planning an enclosed glass roof terrace with views across "Cardiff and beyond". A consultation for the development is currently open and will close on 29 August.
Yahoo
01-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Common Council approves affordable apartment community after delay. It will be near Northridge
A large affordable apartment community on Milwaukee's far northwest side has been approved by the Common Council after opposition from the district's alderwoman and a two-week delay on the vote. The council voted 10-1 with three abstentions on July 31 to approve Cudahy Farms Healthy Living Campus. Construction could begin before the end of the year. Alderwoman Laressa Taylor, whose district includes the development, abstained from voting. Taylor said she's continuing to speak with the developers about what's best for her constituents. The apartments would be near Milwaukee's demolished Northridge Mall. It would include a healthy living campus on a former YMCA property east of North Swan Road and south of West Fairy Chasm Road. The $56.9 million first phase of 212 apartments would be listed at below-market rents ranging from $600 to $2,300 monthly. Those would be for households earning from 30% to 80% of the local median income, with 100 apartments reserved for seniors and families. Taylor raised concerns from constituents at a July 15 council meeting when she delayed the vote to allow further discussions with developer Royal Capital Group Ltd. Neighbors are concerned the apartments could end up like the nearby Woodlands lower-income housing community. Milwaukee Police consider the Woodlands a crime "hot spot." Royal Capital plans to secure the development with entrances only accessible for emergency vehicles. Other opponents cited a loss of woodlands on the site, and questioned whether the recreational facilities would be available to community members who aren't Cudahy Farms residents. A tax incremental financing district would use property tax revenue from the development to make annual payments to Royal Capital totaling $3.7 million. The financing district also would pay $2.1 million of interest costs. Taylor abstained from the financing district vote, which was approved separately. Two years after the original proposal, Royal Capital hopes to begin construction this year and have the project completed by the end of 2026. CEO Kevin Newell said after the votes the firm was pleased with the city's leadership. "We are committed to improving the quality of living for our beloved city," Newell said, "and this investment by my firm will be another step forward in that effort."This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Affordable apartments approved for site near former Northridge Mall
Malay Mail
01-08-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Fahmi: Plans underway with DBKL, developers to untangle Bangsar gridlock
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Short- and long-term strategies to address chronic traffic congestion along Jalan Bangsar are being formulated following a discussion between Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil, Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), and property developers at the Parliament building yesterday. In a Facebook post today, Fahmi, who is also Member of Parliament for Lembah Pantai, emphasised that Bangsar is undergoing rapid development, and every new project must be carefully planned to ensure public benefit while preserving the well-being of local residents. 'With strong commitment from all parties, we can find solutions that not only effectively reduce traffic congestion but also maintain Bangsar as a well-organised, comfortable, and livable area,' he posted. — Bernama
CBC
01-08-2025
- Business
- CBC
27-storey tower proposed near U of A campus has some residents up in arms
A 27-storey apartment building planned for the Windsor Park neighbourhood has some who live near the proposed site worried about the impact one of the largest developments in the area could have on their neighbourhood. An open house was held on Wednesday by the Edmonton-based development company Westrich Pacific to inform community members about their plans for the new building. The proposed tower, called the Windsor Heights apartment building, would feature a large four-story base and contain 285 residential units, 250 underground parking stalls, and up to 24,000 square feet of retail space, according to the province's major project website. But many at the open house expressed that they have several concerns about the building that the city and Westrich Pacific have not addressed. Lori Bennett, who lives two blocks away from the proposed site, said she was worried that the tower would be "way too tall" for the community. "I feel for all these other neighbours and I don't want a 27-floor building in my neighbourhood," said Bennett. The building's location is planned to be just west of the University of Alberta campus on the corner of 87th Avenue and 117th Street. Ian O'Donnell, the development manager for Westrich Pacific, said the building will feature a range of unit sizes, from bachelor suites to three-bedroom units. He said he hopes this building can provide more "walkable housing options for the community." Bennett said she is concerned about the loss of local stores that the tower would replace. Currently, the site for the proposed building is a strip mall that includes a convenience store, a bank, a restaurant, and a hair salon. O'Donnell said he hopes to bring those current amenities back to the space through the tower's retail opportunities. "Those are very logical things to bring back, and so our hope is to bring those back and really enhance that by adding a few more [stores]," said O'Donnell. Sarah Hyland, who lives a few blocks north of the proposed site, said she is concerned by the shadow such a large building could cast across the community, as well traffic and parking. O'Donnell said Westrich Pacific is taking these concerns into account for their plans, including adding more surface parking on the property and attempting to design the building so its shadow is more limited. Michael Janz, the city councillor for Ward papastew who represents the Windsor Park community, said the plans for this tower reflect the "enormous" housing demands from Edmonton's rapidly growing population on the city's south side. "I live in the area, I live close by, and there's low vacancy, and there's a lot of demand and interest," said Janz. The rezoning application for the tower is scheduled to be heard by the city council at a public hearing on August 18. Janz said he will take a close look at the proposal to "figure out how we make sure that we mitigate any of those undesirable pieces, be it traffic or parking or anything else." Bennett said she will attend the public hearing with fellow community members to voice their concerns about the plans for the tower.
