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smh.com.au • RealEstate • Australia
Residents of Sydney's luxury Altair apartments are divided over a proposed redesign of their building, with concerns raised about the aesthetics and the architect's removal.
nzherald.co.nz • RealEstate • NewZealand
Kāinga Ora, New Zealand's public housing agency, plans to sell approximately 900 state homes, generating an estimated $400 million to $500 million to reinvest in more affordable housing areas and reduce debt.
gjsentinel.com • Politics • Colorado
Grand Junction's City Council unanimously approved increased impact fees on new developments to fund infrastructure improvements, despite concerns from the development industry about rising housing costs.
ilrestodelcarlino.it • Business • Italy
Renco and Conad's revised proposal for a new covered market in Rimini awaits approval from the city council and other relevant authorities, with a final decision expected within a month.
sandiegouniontribune.com • Politics • San Diego
San Diego City Council approved 99 zoning changes to boost housing, business districts, and behavioral health services, aiming to address affordable housing shortages and improve the city's infrastructure.
jobs.oxfamnovib.nl • Internship • Vietnam
Oxfam in Vietnam offers a one-year internship program for Vietnamese graduates interested in governance and development, providing administrative, finance, and program management training.
businessden.com • Development • Denver
Denver's new permitting office aims to streamline the city's notoriously slow and complex development approval process, prompting optimism among developers despite some concerns.
therealdeal.com • RealEstate • Florida
A massive affordable housing project, leveraging Florida's Live Local Act, is planned for Miami-Dade County, sparking debate and raising questions about the law's impact.
watoday.com.au • RealEstate • Australia
Beulah's ambitious $2.7 billion STH BNK project in Melbourne's Southbank faces significant setbacks due to rising construction costs and financial challenges, leaving the future of the project uncertain.
faz.net • Technology • World
Experts warn against giving young children smartphones due to potential developmental risks associated with screen time and inappropriate content.
thecourier.co.uk • News • Scotland
Proposed plans for a fourth McDonald's restaurant in Dundee have sparked a mixed reaction from residents, with concerns raised about litter and traffic, but also support for job creation.
smh.com.au • UrbanPlanning • Australia
Batemans Bay, a coastal village in NSW, is facing a development masterplan that aims to address its housing shortage and attract more foot traffic to its town center, sparking debate among residents and council members.
bangordailynews.com • Development • Maine
While Ellsworth, Maine, embraces development and experiences population growth, neighboring towns implement measures to curb large-scale expansion.
sfstandard.com • Politics • San Francisco
In San Francisco, the misuse of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is hindering development, particularly of grocery stores and housing, due to frivolous appeals driven by special interests.
diariosur.es • Sports • Spain
After two decades of setbacks, a large sports center project in Málaga, Spain, is finally moving forward under new ownership.
smh.com.au • Urbanization • Australia
Parramatta, once a neglected Sydney outpost, undergoes a dramatic transformation driven by significant development, sparking mixed reactions among residents.
startribune.com • Politics • Minnesota
The Minnesota Legislature is debating the 'Yes to Homes' package, a bipartisan housing reform bill aimed at alleviating the state's housing shortage, facing opposition from city officials concerned about local control.
coloradoan.com • Sports • Colorado
A minor league baseball owner is leading the development of a large sports complex in Windsor, Colorado, potentially relocating his team and creating a significant economic impact.
richmondbizsense.com • RealEstate • Virginia
A former car dealership in Richmond, Virginia, has been sold, and the new owner plans to lease the property, ideally to a restaurant.
thecourier.co.uk • Sports • Scotland
This article details the planning process for Dundee FC's new stadium, including the application's current status, the decision-making process, and potential appeal routes.
baltimoresun.com • Politics • Maryland
Baltimore County residents and community groups are challenging recent County Council bills that they argue favor specific developers by bypassing standard zoning processes and regulations, raising concerns about potential legal violations.
frontline.thehindu.com • Politics • India
The Karnataka government rejected the Kasturirangan report on Western Ghats' ecological sensitivity due to opposition from legislators concerned about developmental restrictions and livelihood impacts.
economist.com • Economics • Singapore
Singapore's remarkable economic journey from post-independence poverty to becoming one of the world's wealthiest nations is a testament to its strategic planning and execution.
elfinancierocr.com • RealEstate • Costa Rica
Portafolio Inmobiliario unveils Savia, an 80-hectare mixed-use development near Costa Rica's National Convention Center, featuring residential, commercial, and industrial spaces.
irishtimes.com • Housing • Ireland
Disagreements over the costs of affordable housing in a major Dublin development project led by Johnny Ronan are delaying the provision of affordable homes.
vedomosti.ru • Business • Russia
A new large business center is planned near the Slava business quarter in Moscow, on land previously owned by Medstroyinvest.
chicagotribune.com • Politics • Indiana
Over 1,000 Union Township residents rallied to vehemently oppose the construction of two proposed data centers in Wheeler, Indiana, voicing concerns about potential negative impacts on their community.