Ko Chih-en has defended the tourism rationale behind Han Kuo-yu’s “love Ferris wheel,” describing a destination for wedding-related businesses without specifying a site, budget or timetable.

Jiang Huang-nu presented a commitment letter to Kaohsiung mayoral candidates during the ballot drawing on Tuesday, though only the KMT camp formally accepted the document.

Drainage replacement work on Jian-sing Road in Sanmin District will restrict some traffic lanes and parking until April 2027. Drivers are advised to consider alternative routes during peak hours.

A cardiologist’s fatal crash has renewed calls for better lighting and safer roads in Kaohsiung’s Nong 21 area. A councilor says improvements should begin before a proposed redevelopment beside the Love River receives final approval.

Construction has advanced on Kaohsiung’s seven-station MRT extension to Linyuan, targeted to open in 2034. A further connection toward Donggang, Dapeng Bay and Linbian remains a separate proposal, with its route and operating system still subject to review.

Kaohsiung has signed an NT$18 billion redevelopment agreement with Taiwan Life for six buildings near Chengcing Lake, combining hotels, rental housing and fitness facilities with upgrades to the neighboring baseball stadium.

The Kaohsiung City Government has opened rental applications for Phase 1 of the Asia New Bay Area Smart Social Housing project, offering 634 smart-home units with integrated childcare and senior services.

The system collects water that flows through sand and gravel beneath the riverbed. This provides a relatively stable, naturally filtered source when surface water becomes muddy after heavy rain.

Tainan’s central railway moves underground Oct. 17, beginning a transformation that will retain the historic station and create space for a greenway. Further construction will continue, with full completion scheduled for 2031.

Lai Jui-lung’s transport proposals envisage purple, cyan and blue rail routes forming a seven-line network. The Purple Line is undergoing feasibility review, while other alignments and funding arrangements remain unsettled.