Africa's quest for food security: what is the role of urban agriculture? The history of urban agriculture in Africa dates to the colonial era when farming flourished in urbanareas, largely to meet consumption needs of bureaucrats, settlers, and other elites. Today, urbanagriculture is becoming ...
"By giving full play to China's institutional advantages and combining effective government with an efficient market, the three locations are exploring possible ways to tackle the world's urban development bottlenecks, and the progress achieved is striking," said Liu Binglian, a professor at Nankai...
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In 2016, the central government rolled out a plan to grant urban residency to some 100 million people from rural areas and other permanent residents without local household registration, which was fulfilled ahead of schedule. During an inspection trip to Shanghai in 2023, Xi visited the apartments...
A term often used in urban planning and governance. The historic district is preserved for its cultural significance. 9 Regional A large area defined by geographical, cultural, or administrative criteria. The Pacific Northwest region is known for its rainy weather. 10 District A specific geographical...
In accordance with the optimization of COVID-19 policy, the Ministry of Civil Affairs issued a circular with other authorities including the NHC recently to stress the aim of epidemic prevention and control in urban and rural communities is to protect the safety and health of local residents and...
Is Urban Farming Profitable? Urban farming can be profitable, but its success largely depends on various factors such as location, scale of operation, types of crops or livestock raised, and market demand. Urban farms can benefit from reduced transportation costs and direct access to local markets...
World Bank Vice President for South Asia Martin Raiser said China's rail technology would bring urban development, tourism and regional economic growth. Take the China-Laos Railway, a landmark Belt and Road project. Since operations began in December 2021, landlocked Laos has become a land-linked...
In accordance with the optimization of COVID-19 policy, the Ministry of Civil Affairs issued a circular with other authorities including the NHC recently to stress the aim of epidemic prevention and control in urban and rural communities is to protect the safety and health of local residents and...
First, you’ll have to figure out who controls the zoning in your area. Then they usually will have a process by which you can appeal the zoning on something, but the specific steps will vary depending on where you live. Getting advice from a local real estate lawyer is advisable. Can ...