DES MOINES, Iowa — So many people knew something wasn’t right at the 116-year-old Davenport apartment building. Asked days after the collapse why residents hadn’t been warned, Davenport Mayor Mike Matson said, “I don’t know that anyone can anticipate a building collapsing.” Tenants have begun filing lawsuits over the collapse, and they argue no one should be surprised by what …
Hyderabad: With cities aspiring not just to be world-class but also truly inclusive and liveable, there is a greater emphasis on presentability and upkeep. Even GHMC officials say they have initiated criminal action against offenders and that the law had resulted in a perceptible improvement in the city’s outlook, many public spaces continue to wear an ugly look, with posters, …
