Japan: Yokohama aims for tourism boost, sustainability with Smart City initiatives
Tokyo [Japan], February 8 (ANI): Nestled in the heart of Japan, Yokohama stands as a coveted tourist destination, captivating visitors with its allure. With a vision for sustainable growth, the city now aims to enhance its charm and appeal by embracing smart initiatives, fostering a more sustainable and intelligent urban experience. To realise this vision, Yokohama City organised the Y-Ship global event in December last y.....»»
Japan: Yokohama aims for tourism boost, sustainability with Smart City initiatives
Tokyo [Japan], February 8 (ANI): Nestled in the heart of Japan, Yokohama stands as a coveted tourist destination, captivating visitors with its allure. With a vision for sustainable growth, the city now aims to enhance its charm and appeal by embracing smart initiatives, fostering a more sustainable and intelligent urban experience. To realise this vision, Yokohama City organised the Y-Ship global event in December last y.....»»
Pasig River rehab to promote tourism, transport connectivity – DHSUD
The rehabilitation of the Pasig River will be aimed at boosting tourism and promoting transportation connectivity in Metro Manila, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development said over the weekend......»»
KINURISKURIS: Istaaaaap the rain!
Kinuriskuris is the urban sketching page of Mindanawon journalist Keith Bacongco. "Kinuriskuris" is Hiligaynon word for doodles......»»
Forest fires kill 51 in Chile, menace urban areas
President Gabriel Boric tells the nation in a televised address, 'The situation is really very difficult'.....»»
Worldwide Central Breaks Ground on Vitale Suites, Bringing Singapore-inspired Living to Mandaue
Worldwide Central Properties, Inc. proudly unveiled its latest venture, Vitale Suites, during a groundbreaking ceremony that marked the beginning of a new era for mixed-use residential and hotel developments in Mandaue City. Vitale Suites aims to redefine the landscape of urban living by bringing Singapore-inspired elegance to the heart of Mandaue. Worldwide Central Properties joined.....»»
Zenless Zone Zero PS5 version in the works
HoYoverse has announced that its upcoming urban fantasy action role-playing game, Zenless Zone Zero, will have a PlayStation 5 version that is currently in development......»»
Ruru pinataob ang kalaban: ‘Salamat, Ama! Tunay na walang imposible sa ‘yo!
TULUY-TULOY ang pag-arangkada sa primetime ng serye ni Ruru Madrid na “Black Rider” na tuluyan nang naungusan ang katapat na programa. Nagtala ito ng people rating na 12.5 percent sa National Urban TV Audience Measurement overnight ratings nitong January 24, habang 12.2 percent naman ang nakuha ng kalaban. Buong-puso naman ang pasasalamat ni Ruru sa.....»»
Digital backwater
As in everything else we have failed to do to make us competitive, we are today still a digital backwater. According to the Oxford dictionary, a backwater is a place or condition in which no development or progress is taking place, for example, “the country remained an economic backwater.”.....»»
Kinuriskuris: Old Landmark
Aldevinco Shopping Center had been one of the most prominent landmarks in downtown Davao City for five decades until it was shutdown in 2021. Today, it is overshadowed by towering condominium buildings. Sketch by Keith Bacongco (Kinuriskuris is the urban sketching page of Mindanawon journalist Keith Bacongco. Kinuriskuris is Hiligaynon word for doodles)......»»
Shopwise pedals into wellness, holds bike fest at Vermosa
Shopwise, in a groundbreaking move that echoes its history of transforming retail landscape, whips up the urban cycling scene as it launches the Shopwise Bike Fest on May 18 in Vermosa, Cavite......»»
DA, DOH partner for urban farming in hospitals
The Department of Agriculture through the Bureau of Plant Industry has agreed to partner with the Department of Health to promote urban farming in public hospitals in an effort to boost production and provide therapy to patients......»»
Quezon City now has 1,026 urban farms
From 754 in the first half of the year, the number of urban farms in Quezon City has reached 1,026, the local government said yesterday......»»
Shopwise bike fest puts spotlight on wellness
Shopwise, in a groundbreaking move that echoes its history of transforming retail landscape, whips up the urban cycling scene as it launches the Shopwise Bike Fest on May 18 in Vermosa, Cavite......»»
Groups urge to include placemaking in planning for public spaces
The push for placemaking in planning for public spaces was emphasized by various groups during a recent forum in Davao City. ATTY. Mark Peñalver, executive director of Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (Idis), stressed the importance of incorporating placemaking in public space planning to not only enhance the physical environment but also to promote inclusivity. He highlighted the exclusion of certain sectors in existing public spaces and emphasized the need for stakeholders' input and acknowledgment of their stories in the planning process. Dr. Derlie Mateo-Babiano, an associate professor in Urban Planning Assistant, described placemaking as a means to transform places into spaces that people will cherish. She emphasized the significance of engaging the community in the planning process to understand their cultural, environmental, and other needs. Peñalver also cited a successful placemaking project in Davao Executive Homes, which catered to children, the elderly, and individuals with special needs, demonstrating the positive impact of placemaking. Furthermore, Peñalver advocated for the institutionalization of placemaking in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and other development plans in Davao City. He highlighted the potential of placemaking to ensure that government projects are beneficial to the community. Architect Harold Delima, co-convenor of Placemaking Davao, discussed ongoing workshops with various demographics to integrate placemaking into the city's development. The groups involved are hopeful that placemaking will become a fundamental aspect of public space planning in Davao City, aiming to create inclusive and community-centered environments......»»