Lagos Tests Cooling Corridors as Heat Peaks Earlier
City planners in Lagos are linking shaded transit routes with market districts to reduce dangerous afternoon heat exposure.
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Seoul Expands Night Freight Lanes to Unclog Daytime Traffic
A new logistics window in Seoul aims to cut daytime congestion while stabilizing delivery times for small manufacturers.
Berlin Trials Local Flex Markets to Balance Evening Power Demand
Neighborhood-level energy auctions in Berlin are testing whether households can be paid to shift demand away from evening peaks.
Toronto Links Housing Permits to Transit Frequency Targets
Toronto is tying approvals for major housing projects to guaranteed service levels on nearby bus and rail corridors.
Bogota Deploys Hillside Sensors to Track Dry-Season Water Loss
A sensor network across peri-urban slopes is helping Bogota detect leaks and pressure drops before neighborhoods lose service.
Fiji Prioritizes Mid-Scale Port Upgrades for Inter-Island Trade
Rather than one flagship terminal, Fiji is investing in smaller port improvements to speed domestic and regional cargo circulation.
Antarctic Stations Coordinate Winter Flights to Cut Fuel Burn
Research programs are consolidating seasonal air logistics in Antarctica to reduce duplication and improve weather-window planning.