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Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 hours ago

Ontario says it won't take over all of the Toronto Islands despite tabling legislation allowing it to | CBC News

The province will not take over all of the Toronto Islands, focusing only on land needed for airport expansion.
#adaptive-reuse
fromwww.archdaily.com
13 hours ago
Renovation

West Canal Yards / Graham Baba Architects

West Canal Yards is an adaptive reuse project transforming former fishing industry buildings into a new architectural space along Seattle's Ship Canal.
fromDesign Milk
2 weeks ago
Renovation

Circularity Cements Memory in Cast Concrete

True ingenuity in architecture lies in negotiation with the past rather than erasure, as demonstrated by the Trace project in London.
Renovation
fromDesign Milk
2 weeks ago

Circularity Cements Memory in Cast Concrete

True ingenuity in architecture lies in negotiation with the past rather than erasure, as demonstrated by the Trace project in London.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
10 hours ago

"Twin Peaks Promenade" New Trails + Overlooks Groundbreaking Ceremony (SF)

San Francisco plans to upgrade Twin Peaks with new trails, overlooks, and a car-free promenade, enhancing accessibility and scenic views.
#architecture
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

OMA's Metropolitan Village Advances Toward Completion in Taipei's Xinyi District

Metropolitan Village is a high-rise residential tower in Taipei, designed as a 'vertical village' to blend living and working spaces.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

OMA's Metropolitan Village Advances Toward Completion in Taipei's Xinyi District

Metropolitan Village is a high-rise residential tower in Taipei, designed as a 'vertical village' to blend living and working spaces.
London politics
fromianVisits
19 hours ago

London's Pocket Parks: Dibden Street Triangle, Islington, N1

The pocket park on Dibden Street has a complex history of development and changes in housing from the 1800s to the 1970s.
Fundraising
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

Four More NYCHA Developments to Get Open Space Upgrades Under Green Grant Program

Green Space Connections engages NYCHA tenants to improve open spaces, funding upgrades like playgrounds and dog parks across public housing campuses.
#boston
fromBoston.com
1 day ago
Boston real estate

Can office-to-housing conversions revive Boston's downtown?

Boston's office-to-residential conversion program aims to transform vacant office spaces into housing, addressing both housing shortages and office vacancies.
fromSFGATE
5 days ago
Boston

Boston Council Proposes Eliminating Residential Parking Minimums Citywide

Ending residential parking minimums in Boston could increase housing viability and reshape urban development.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Can office-to-housing conversions revive Boston's downtown?

Boston's office-to-residential conversion program aims to transform vacant office spaces into housing, addressing both housing shortages and office vacancies.
Boston
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Boston Council Proposes Eliminating Residential Parking Minimums Citywide

Ending residential parking minimums in Boston could increase housing viability and reshape urban development.
#london
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

How Sadiq Khan's former power hub is being turned into London's next shopping and restaurant destination

The former City Hall in London is being transformed into a new office, shops, and restaurant complex with stunning views over the Thames.
London food
fromianVisits
1 week ago

London's Pocket Parks: Maytrees Rest Garden, Ealing, W5

Maytrees Garden Park is a narrow pocket park in London, originally intended as a rest garden, now a general recreation area with limited seating.
Berlin
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Athens cannot operate as a giant hotel': mayor vows to rescue capital from overtourism

Athens faces challenges of over-tourism, risking authenticity and infrastructure strain, prompting the mayor to advocate for restrictions and sustainable development.
#housing-affordability
East Bay real estate
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Lots' of potential: Menin says City Council will launch advisory group to cut red tape, develop small vacant sites for new housing | amNewYork

City Council creates an Advisory Group on Housing Affordability to develop housing on 3,000 vacant lots, potentially generating 35,000 new units.
SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Virginia governor's amendments keep Faith in Housing Act in limbo

The governor's housing affordability campaign faces challenges, but a new faith-based housing bill could significantly impact development in Virginia.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Lots' of potential: Menin says City Council will launch advisory group to cut red tape, develop small vacant sites for new housing | amNewYork

City Council creates an Advisory Group on Housing Affordability to develop housing on 3,000 vacant lots, potentially generating 35,000 new units.
SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Virginia governor's amendments keep Faith in Housing Act in limbo

The governor's housing affordability campaign faces challenges, but a new faith-based housing bill could significantly impact development in Virginia.
Los Angeles
fromConde Nast Traveler
4 years ago

The Best Things to Do in Inglewood, Los Angeles-Near SoFi Stadium and Beyond

Inglewood will host eight World Cup matches at SoFi Stadium starting June 12, 2026, amidst significant urban development and infrastructure improvements.
#dublin
fromIndependent
1 month ago
London food

'It's an act of vandalism by the State' - why is it taking 15 years for new family court to be built on vacant land?

fromIndependent
1 month ago
London food

'It's an act of vandalism by the State' - why is it taking 15 years for new family court to be built on vacant land?

fromThe Local France
6 days ago

Is the Paris mayor really going to turn the ring-road into a park?

Emmanuel Grégoire wants to undertake the complete redevelopment of the ring road by 2050 to transform it into an urban boulevard, following the long-term project of his predecessor Anne Hidalgo.
Paris food
UK politics
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Fionnan Sheahan: Leo Varadkar's rural leprechaun economics fails to recognise special tax arrangements in urban areas

Former taoiseach provides insights into government thinking but overlooks the origins of key developments like the IFSC, Temple Bar, and Silicon Docks.
#austin
fromDesign Milk
1 week ago
Austin

ROOST Rainey Graces Austin's Burgeoning Skyline

Austin is rapidly transforming into a major tech hub with significant real estate developments like the Paseo luxury residence tower.
Austin
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 weeks ago

Austin council pushes new zoning laws for missing middle housing

Austin City Council approved land-use changes to accelerate construction of missing-middle housing types, aiming to address housing shortages and slow price growth.
Austin
fromDesign Milk
1 week ago

ROOST Rainey Graces Austin's Burgeoning Skyline

Austin is rapidly transforming into a major tech hub with significant real estate developments like the Paseo luxury residence tower.
Austin
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 weeks ago

Austin council pushes new zoning laws for missing middle housing

Austin City Council approved land-use changes to accelerate construction of missing-middle housing types, aiming to address housing shortages and slow price growth.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 week ago

4805 Mission has been almost finished for nearly a decade. Neighbors want to know why.

The construction of 4805 Mission St. remains unfinished over a decade after its start, causing community frustration and complaints.
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Stanford gets a green light for its plan for cancer hospital that could be 10 stories tall

Resident Mike Morris expressed that the project will burden the community, citing existing congestion on local roads. He stated, 'This is the wrong neighborhood for such a massive project.'
Cancer
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Long-awaited trashcans hit S.F. streets, a Tenderloroadway mural, and more

New initiatives in the Tenderloin include custom trash bins and a mural funded by a beautification grant.
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 week ago

Pom - Two Residential Buildings Block III / zanderroth

The ensemble of two residential and commercial buildings at Alten Markt enhances the urban landscape, providing a modern architectural solution adjacent to historical landmarks like St. Nicholas' Church and Potsdam City Palace.
Renovation
Boston
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

Columbia Agrees to Fund 125th Street Subway Elevator - But Leaves MTA Holding the Bag - Streetsblog New York City

Columbia University will pay $33 million for escalators and one elevator at the 1 train station, while the MTA covers the remaining costs.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago

Towering Bjarke Ingels-Designed Gowanus project moves toward construction * Brooklyn Paper

The project features 16-story towers with a public esplanade, artist workspaces, and amenities, significantly increasing height and density compared to earlier plans.
#toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

College and Bay, Queen and Broadview intersections to reopen early, says Toronto mayor | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

College and Bay, Queen and Broadview intersections to reopen early, says Toronto mayor | CBC News

#affordable-housing
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Utica Crescent Lottery: Studios From $739 in Brooklyn

Affordable housing units in East Flatbush offer studios for $739 and one-bedrooms for $784, part of the Vital Brooklyn initiative.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor launches fast-track program to speed affordable housing on city-owned land | amNewYork

NYC real estate
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Utica Crescent Lottery: Studios From $739 in Brooklyn

Affordable housing units in East Flatbush offer studios for $739 and one-bedrooms for $784, part of the Vital Brooklyn initiative.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor launches fast-track program to speed affordable housing on city-owned land | amNewYork

Neighborhood Builders Fast Track aims to expedite affordable housing development on city-owned land, potentially reducing timelines by up to 2.5 years.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
1 month ago

Affordable HDFC Co-ops Set to Rise in Brooklyn

Eight new buildings will provide 108 affordable co-op apartments for first-time homeowners across four neighborhoods in New York City.
#housing
California
fromStreetsblog California
2 weeks ago

Legislation Moving to Make It Easier to Build High-Rises Near Transit in CA's Seven Largest Cities - Streetsblog California

Assembly Bill 2074 aims to facilitate high-rise housing near transit hubs in California's largest cities by streamlining approval processes.
California
fromStreetsblog California
2 weeks ago

Legislation Moving to Make It Easier to Build High-Rises Near Transit in CA's Seven Largest Cities - Streetsblog California

Assembly Bill 2074 aims to facilitate high-rise housing near transit hubs in California's largest cities by streamlining approval processes.
#milan
California
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

California weighs state-backed loans for downtown housing towers

California has enacted laws to increase housing density and affordability, particularly near public transit, aiming to revitalize urban areas post-pandemic.
Education
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 weeks ago

Hongling Middle School Shixia Campus / Tumushi Architects

Hongling Middle School Shixia Campus expansion is part of Shenzhen's initiative to innovate school models in high-density urban areas.
New York City
fromMoneywise
2 weeks ago

Zohran Mamdani plans to add 20,000 tiny homes to backyards and basements across NYC - What are ADUs, and how can they help ease the housing crunch?

New York City is simplifying the addition of ancillary dwelling units to alleviate the housing crisis.
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

Renovation Design of Yongping Warehouses / Atelier cnS

Dali in Nanhai District is transforming into a livable urban environment by unlocking public spaces within its dense fabric, focusing on revitalizing the Yongping Warehouses.
Renovation
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

London's Alleys: Yarmouth Place, Mayfair, W1

Originally known as Sneads Court on John Rocque's map of London in 1746, the area was wider and more of a courtyard than an alley. Over time, it was renamed Hertford Place and later Yarmouth Mews as the neighborhood evolved into larger hotels and grand houses.
London food
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'Ready to Build' scheme delivers just 32 sites as councils fail to take up programme

Only 32 sites across the country have benefited from a scheme that was launched to tackle vacancy in towns and villages and allow people to build homes.
Renovation
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

A messy garden is a glorious garden. We need to stop tidying, titivating and paving them over | Emma Beddington

The industrious buzz of bees tackling the dregs of cherry blossom was lawnmower-loud, accompanied by back off peeps from blackbirds nesting in the ivy.
London politics
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 weeks ago

Yutang Culture and Sports Center / GL Studio

Yutang Culture and Sports Center is a civic complex in Shenzhen, integrating sports, culture, and community services for local residents and industrial workers.
London
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

Plans have been approved for a cool new bridge in southeast London

A new 170-square-metre Albion Bridge will replace a cramped faux drawbridge in Canada Water, enhancing accessibility and space for pedestrians and cyclists.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Everett moves to rein in data centers as pushback grows across Massachusetts

Everett proposes zoning changes to limit data center development in response to growing concerns over the industry's impact.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
2 weeks ago

The Squamish Nation's Impossibly Simple Solution to Vancouver's Housing Crisis | The Walrus

Sen̓ák̓w development by the Squamish Nation represents a significant return of land and a unique housing solution in Vancouver.
Design
fromArchitectural Digest
2 years ago

See the 20 Tallest Buildings in the World

Skyscrapers captivate audiences with their engineering, design, and height, particularly in Asia where many of the tallest buildings are located.
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
3 weeks ago

Jeffrey Epstein vs. the Frick

Jeffrey Epstein opposed the Frick's expansion plans, citing concerns over historical integrity and potential noise, while also being motivated by personal view preservation.
#housing-policy
from48 hills
3 weeks ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Four rental units become one $4.75 million mansion. Will the supes legalize it? - 48 hills

Legalizing the conversion of a four-unit building into a mansion could significantly impact the city's rental housing stock.
fromtherealdeal.com
4 weeks ago
NYC politics

The Daily Dirt: The real estate highlights of Mamdani's first 100 days

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has taken initial steps to address tenant issues while moderating some housing campaign promises during his first 100 days in office.
Silicon Valley real estate
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

Four rental units become one $4.75 million mansion. Will the supes legalize it? - 48 hills

Legalizing the conversion of a four-unit building into a mansion could significantly impact the city's rental housing stock.
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
4 weeks ago

The Daily Dirt: The real estate highlights of Mamdani's first 100 days

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has taken initial steps to address tenant issues while moderating some housing campaign promises during his first 100 days in office.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Modern revival planned for historic street market

Plans to revitalize Kingston Ancient Market include new stalls, a central piazza, and improved facilities to enhance community engagement.
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 weeks ago

A Connoisseur's Guide to Phnom Penh, Cambodia's Captivating Capital

"I think Phnom Penh has become far more confident in its own voice. A few years ago, much of the retail and lifestyle scene felt either NGO-adjacent or heavily expat-driven. Now there's a noticeable shift toward Cambodian-led creative businesses that are designing for a more discerning local audience."
London
Upper West Side
fromRobb Report
3 weeks ago

Danish Architect Thomas Juul-Hansen on Shaping West Chelsea's Next Chapter

550 West 21st Street is a new 22-story condominium in West Chelsea, designed to fit harmoniously within its architectural context.
NYC real estate
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Another Uptown tower is flipping into apartments, hotel

Landlords face challenges with aging office buildings as companies prefer newer constructions in vibrant neighborhoods.
fromPortland Monthly
3 weeks ago

Property Watch: Historic Tabor Storefront with Modern Apartment Above

Built in 1913, the building calls back to the city's early development, much like the commercial clusters just a block or few long that are nestled in so many neighborhoods.
Portland
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

Coldefy Leads Winning Masterplan to Transform Budapest Brownfield into Rewilded Urban District

The regeneration plan includes over 10,000 apartments, new transportation links, and commercial and civic spaces, forming a comprehensive urban redevelopment strategy aligned with 15-minute city principles.
Renovation
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

The Walmart billionaires next door: Quiet backlash is brewing against the heirs who remade the retailer's hometown | Fortune

"They are like royalty in Bentonville," said Charu Thomas, who chairs the board of Bentonville-based organizations, reflecting the Walton family's significant influence in the area.
Silicon Valley food
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

Elephant and Castle skyline plan would beam lights into the night sky

The plans call for beams of light right up into the night sky, which means they're directly affecting the night sky and, by design, the skyline view for anyone looking in that direction.
London politics
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 weeks ago

DOT's Greenpoint Greenway Project Doesn't Dream Big Enough - Streetsblog New York City

The new Brooklyn waterfront greenway project on Commercial Street is insufficient to meet the growing demand for pedestrian and bike space.
Design
fromArchDaily
4 weeks ago

14 Major Museum Projects Currently in Progress Around the World

Numerous museum projects are being developed globally, reflecting a shift towards cultural institutions as public spaces for education and civic engagement.
Renovation
fromThe Nation
4 weeks ago

The Lower Ninth Ward in New Orleans Can't Get a Break

The Lower Ninth Ward faces potentially devastating projects that threaten its recovery from Hurricane Katrina.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 weeks ago

Monday's Headlines: Mamdani's Missing Link Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani allocated $43 million for the QueensWay, while QueensLink advocates seek support for future transit options on the same route.
fromFuturism
1 month ago

China Built the World's Largest Outdoor Escalator, and It's a Modern Marvel That Looks Like It Never Stops Rising Into the Sky

The Goddess escalator, which takes almost 21 minutes to ascend, is almost certainly the world's largest of its kind, cutting through the center of Wushan and rising straight into the sky.
Skiing
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

A Community Art Ecosystem in Practice / MINOR lab

The project emphasizes the reactivation of spatial value within existing community structures, transforming building stock into community assets of public significance.
Renovation
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Commentary: After COVID, raids and other blows, DTLA is hurting. But 'Mr. Downtown' believes it will rise again

Hal Bastian, known as 'Mr. Downtown L.A.', believes downtown can reinvent itself despite current challenges.
Mission District
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Why a 13,500-square-foot building sits vacant in a popular San Francisco park

The Kneass Building in Dogpatch is seen as a blight in a thriving waterfront area, despite its potential for revitalization.
London food
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

Charing Cross could be transformed by new development plans - with huge changes set for the iconic Villiers St

1 Embankment Place is set for a summer makeover to enhance public spaces and improve pedestrian access in the area.
#chrysler-building
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
1 month ago

Imagine Living in the Chrysler Building

The Chrysler Building may soon see a residential conversion as new ownership considers transforming it into apartments.
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
1 month ago

Imagine Living in the Chrysler Building

The Chrysler Building may soon see a transformation into residential apartments as ownership changes hands amid financial struggles.
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
1 month ago

Imagine Living in the Chrysler Building

The Chrysler Building may soon see a residential conversion as new ownership considers transforming it into apartments.
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
1 month ago

Imagine Living in the Chrysler Building

The Chrysler Building may soon see a transformation into residential apartments as ownership changes hands amid financial struggles.
History
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
1 month ago

Ten Ancient Mesopotamia Facts You Need to Know: Fun Facts on the Cradle of Civilization

Mesopotamia, known as the cradle of civilization, saw significant innovations from 6500 BCE to the 7th century, shaping agriculture, governance, and daily life.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Logistics Landscapes: The Architecture of the 24-Hour Supply Chain

Warehouses are the defining architecture of the 21st century, reshaping urban landscapes and logistics infrastructure significantly.
Paris food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Progressive Paris has many weapons to fight the far right, but the best? Spaces where you can simply hang out | Alexander Hurst

Paris is successfully creating third places that foster community engagement and accessibility, contrasting with the decline of such spaces elsewhere.
Environment
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Why environmental advocates are speaking out against a planned development in northeast Pickering | CBC News

Environmental advocates oppose a planned development in northeast Pickering due to concerns about flood risk, water quality, and endangered species.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Hoover-Foster needs a library. Is this shuttered grocery store the answer?

Oakland is considering purchasing a former grocery store to convert it into a library, addressing a long-standing lack of library access in the area.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

proposal for net-zero landmark office in warsaw highlights adaptive use and ecological design

The project reimagines the structure through circular thinking, ecological strategies, and new construction technologies, embracing reuse as a model for sustainable urban development.
Renovation
Washington DC
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Trump weighs moving Madison Square Garden for Penn Station rebuild, sources say

Trump is open to a plan to relocate Madison Square Garden and rebuild Penn Station if the owner agrees.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Facade Installation Begins at 275 Atlantic Ave, Boerum Hill

The new borough jail at 275 Atlantic Avenue is progressing with exterior cladding installation and is expected to be completed around 2029.
London music
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

Tracey Emin's old London studio is getting redeveloped into homes and commercial units

Tracey Emin's former Spitalfields studio is being transformed into homes and commercial units by Chris Dyson Architects.
Barcelona
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

European Collective Housing Award Opens for Second Edition

The European Collective Housing Award seeks to highlight impactful collective housing projects and their supportive policy frameworks.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Eyes on the Street: Progress on Folsom Streetscape Project - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Folsom Streetscape Project aims to improve traffic safety and livability along this important corridor, prioritizing non-motorized modes of travel as part of the City's Vision Zero high-injury network.
SOMA, SF
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 month ago

NYC Approves $11M Controversial Brooklyn Skate Park

City officials approved a design for an $11 million skate park in Mount Prospect Park, facing community opposition and environmental concerns.
Boston
fromBoston 25 News
1 month ago

Panel of experts weighs in on future of Faneuil Hall

Faneuil Hall Marketplace is being re-imagined to better serve locals amid declining foot traffic and changing urban dynamics.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Christian Kerez's Pearling Path Car Parks Being Demolished in Muharraq, Bahrain

Parking structures along the Pearling Path in Bahrain are being demolished as part of a redevelopment initiative to enhance access to heritage sites.
Brooklyn
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

Prospect Park is getting major bike lane upgrades

A $15.5 million project will enhance Prospect Park's east side with protected bike lanes, a pedestrian plaza, and a redesigned park entrance.
London food
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

This 'nationally important' London tube station is finally getting a major upgrade

South Kensington tube station will undergo a major makeover to improve accessibility and add new shops and restaurants.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

NYC steps up ADU push with pre-reviewed plans and funding

Mayor Zohran Mamdani aims to enhance NYC's housing supply by expediting accessory dwelling unit construction with pre-reviewed plans and support tools.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 month ago

De Hartenrust Residential Building / van Bergen Kolpa architects

De Hartenrust is a new social housing building in Rotterdam featuring 36 affordable units, including tower apartments and townhouses.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 month ago

Lake Views / JA Joubert Architecture

Albania's urban identity is evolving through contemporary architecture, exemplified by the Lake Views mixed-use development in Tirana.
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