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Regional Economies: Cabinet Clears India’s First Indigenous Semi-High-Speed Rail Corridor In Gujarat
Source: Regional Economies Author: unknown Date published: 2026-05-13 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The Narendra Modi-led government approved on Wednesday India's first indigenously developed semi-high-speed railway corridor — a Rs...
SmartCitiesWorld News: Digital visualisation tool aims to build greater public trust
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2026-05-13 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] New flagship community consultation tool Engage3D uses game-engine technology to provide visualisation and total...
Combined Authorities (England): £8.5m boost as Newcastle College expands clean energy training hub
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht Date published: 2026-05-13 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The project will see the development of a purpose-built education centre at Newcastle...
Bloomberg CityLab: A Brutalist Housing Relic in Northern England Gets a Surprising Second Life
Source: Bloomberg CityLab Author: Richard Conway Date published: 2026-05-13 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The restoration of Park Hill, a sprawling concrete development once shunned by public housing residents, has sparked fears of...
Local Economies (UK): UK borrowing costs rise as Starmer speech fails to dispel investor ‘jitters’
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Tom Knowles Date published: 2026-05-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The cost of government borrowing has crept higher as Keir Starmer’s crucial speech failed to dispel investor “jitters” in the bond...
City Economies: Partnership for New York City Warns of Job Losses in Higher-Tax Environment
Source: City Economies Author: Paul Bubny Date published: 2026-05-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The Partnership for New York City warned in a new report Monday that proposed changes to New York’s business and tax environment could mean...
Combined Authorities (England): Simpler, shared system for describing skills needs launched
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: unknown Date published: 2026-05-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] A new comprehensive way of identifying and describing skills needs will help employers, training providers, job seekers, and...
Econ Dev Show Podcast – Economic Development: Economic Development 218: What Site Selectors Wish Economic Developers Understood with Mark Williams
Source: Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development Author: unknown Date published: 2026-05-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Social Network Quick Links View original article at:
ICLEI: Who gets a say: How cities are engaging those often left out
Source: ICLEI Author: Barbara Riedemann Date published: 2026-05-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Cities within the Malmö Commitment on Inclusive and Equitable Communities are undertaking their journey to understand what equity means in...