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As the rainy season approaches, the Kano State Government has launched a major flood prevention campaign with the flag-off of its annual drainage clearance exercise at the flood-prone Baban Gwari Roundabout in Kano metropolis. The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, aims to mitigate the perennial threat of flooding in critical parts of the city. The exercise is part of the state's broader environmental management strategy to improve urban resilience and protect lives and infrastructure. Speaking during the flag-off ceremony, Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Hashim Muhammad Dahiru, said the Baban Gwari Roundabout was deliberately chosen for its symbolic and practical significance. 'This location has over the years become a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of poor refuse disposal and blocked waterways,' he said. 'It is not only a critical intersection in our city's road n...

The Virginia Beach City Council delayed finalizing a Rudee Loop revitalization plan , citing the need for more details on funding, environmental impacts, and how the project fits into other Oceanfront priorities. Council members heard a presentation from city staff on June 3 asking for their approval on the overall design of the project, including whether it would include a parking garage or just a surface parking lot. However, while they did informally support the inclusion of a parking garage, council members also asked for much more information, including how Rudee Park fits with other ongoing projects in the Oceanfront area, economic and cultural impacts of parks, the environmental impact associated with some of the proposed features, a funding plan including the possibility of selling naming rights to different amenities, and the cost of different park elements. “It’s a delay, but sometimes, delayed gratification is the way to go to make sure we get it right,...