AWS’ sudden decision to abandon its proposed 7.2 million-square-foot data center campus in Louisa County, Virginia, marks a notable turning point in the ongoing tug-of-war between hyperscale cloud ambitions and local community interests. The project, pitched as one of the world’s largest digital...
ai infrastructure
aws
cloud infrastructure
community engagement
conservation
data centers
digital transformation
environmental impact
hyperscale data centers
infrastructure policy
local community
local opposition
louisa county
regulatory challenges
ruraldevelopment
sustainable growth
tech industry trends
water resources
zoning regulations
Three gaping holes in the roof of MTs Pakis in Gununglurah Village, Cilongok District, Banyumas Regency, stand as a testament to both the destructive force of nature and the enduring spirit of mutual cooperation embedded in Indonesian communities. On a day when the sun briefly broke through the...
climate change
community involvement
community resilience
disaster recovery
education development
educational infrastructure
educational resilience
emergency preparedness
gotong royong
indonesia
local initiatives
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mutual aid
ruraldevelopmentrural education
school renovation
school safety
solidarity
structural repair
volunteers
West Leeds, a vibrant area with multiple council wards, continues to see steady activity in urban development, as reflected in the latest batch of planning applications and decisions published by Leeds City Council for the week ending 27 April 2025. These planning updates offer a revealing...
community engagement
community growth
council decisions
green spaces
housing extensions
leeds
leeds city council
local planning
neighborhood development
permits
planning applications
residential projects
ruraldevelopment
smart growth
sustainable buildings
urban development
urban expansion
urban farming
urban planning
west leeds neighborhoods
In Sambhal, a heartwarming blend of tradition and innovation is unfolding ahead of Holi. Rajender Pensiya, the District Magistrate, stepped out of his usual administrative role to champion a local initiative by joining forces with a women's Self-Help Group (SHG). Together, they promoted and sold...
chemical-free holi
color powder
eco-friendly festival colors
entrepreneurship
festival
herbal gulal
holi
holi celebration
indian festival sustainability
indian festival trends
kannauj fragrances
local craft initiatives
organic holi colors
public-private partnership
regional branding
ruraldevelopment
sambhal
seasonal market growth
self-help groups
sustainable festival products
traditional indian colors
women empowerment
women in business
Growing up in a rural village in India, Ashwini Doddalingappanavar was expected to follow the example of the women before her: stay close, get married and have children. She defied her community’s expectations to forge her own path. She learned how to use a mobile phone and access online maps...
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digital skills
diversity
education
empathy
gen z
independence
international women's day
lenovo
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social impact
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virtual reality
women empowerment
youth leadership