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www.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

London to become 'Manhattan-on-Thames' with 600 more skyscrapers in pipeline

London has 583 tall buildings of more than 20 stories in the pipeline, doubling the number built in the past decade, transforming the city skyline. [ more ]
www.newhamrecorder.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

Thames Barrier may not stop London flooding' due to rising sea levels

The Thames Barrier, a large movable flood defence barrier, faces challenges from climate change and urban growth, requiring continuous innovation for future flood defence needs. [ more ]
Brownstoner
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Sees Most Housing Development in NYC, Data Shows

Most housing development in the past 13 years has been concentrated in expensive, dense areas of north and northwest Brooklyn. [ more ]
Streetsblog
3 months ago
SF politics

Agencies Need to Use Federal Funding to Buy Land for Transit Oriented Development - Streetsblog USA

Housing affordability worsened in 2023 due to rising costs exceeding income growth
Transit-oriented development is not widespread in the US, leading to higher transportation expenses for those living far from transit. [ more ]
designboom | architecture & design magazine
3 months ago
Design

laia employs caisson watertight structure for offshore towers on new york's shoreline

The project focuses on coastal resiliency and integrates innovative technology for land reclamation and environmental considerations.
The Offshore Towers project addresses urban growth, environmental revitalization, and logistical improvements through its innovative design approach. [ more ]
The Mercury News
6 months ago
East Bay (California)

San Jose: 203-unit affordable apartment project set for VTA station

A 203-unit affordable apartment complex will be built near the Capitol Light Rail Station in San Jose.
San Jose plans to add 62,200 more homes - over half of them affordable - by 2031 to meet state-mandated housing goals. [ more ]
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