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fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

The Trump Administration's Efforts to Reshape America's Past

In 1976, the year the United States celebrated its bicentennial, Donald J. Trump, thirty, leonine, and three-piece-suited, was chauffeured around Manhattan by an armed laid-off city cop in a silver Cadillac with "DJT" plates, while talking on his hot-shot car phone and making deals. "He could sell sand to the Arabs and refrigerators to the Eskimos," an architect told the Times. That architect was drawing up plans for a convention center that Trump hoped to build in midtown.
US politics
Real estate
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Avinya Inaugural Campus / Spacefiction studio

Rapid westward growth in Hyderabad has created urgent demand for schools; builders are opening a transitional campus now and will convert it to a flagship office later.
Real estate
fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
1 week ago

True Story SAT Scammer To Real Estate Tycoon Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Sam Eshaghoff pivoted from a scandal-plagued SAT test-taking business to founding a real estate development firm completing a major Queens apartment and retail project.
#golden-gate-university
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
SF real estate

Developer Proposes 700-Foot Office Tower on Site of Golden Gate University In SF

fromsfist.com
1 week ago
SF real estate

Developer Proposes 700-Foot Office Tower on Site of Golden Gate University In SF

fromtherealdeal.com
2 weeks ago

Legalize building': Tech exec leads with real estate in bid for State Assembly

Dick Lucas aims to legalize building in California to reshape real estate development policies and challenge political norms.
fromTime Out New York
3 weeks ago

The iconic Flatiron Building will light up for the first time

Flatiron Building will introduce exterior lighting this year after 123 years.
Public health
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Why urban designers should think like doctors

Architectural epidemiology integrates public health and climate risks into real estate planning for healthier urban environments.
Renovation
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Temple SF Owner Buys Historic Oakland Greyhound Site for Event Venue, Housing

Hemming Family Trust plans to develop Oakland's Greyhound station into an immersive entertainment complex with a rooftop bar and multifamily housing.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Miami-Style Luxury Condo Building Comes to the Jersey Shore

Monmouth County, NJ is emerging as a luxury living destination with new developments including a $1 billion film studio and The Atlantic Club condominiums.
#historic-preservation
Miami
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

Don Soffer, who sketched an idea for Aventura on a napkin, dies at 92

Don Soffer, a pivotal figure in Aventura's development, passed away at 92, leaving a lasting legacy on the community's growth.
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

It's a bust: Another bad bet on a NYC casino

City Council rejected Bally's casino proposal at Bronx golf course, eliminating their path for a downstate casino license.
Real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Following long wait, Oakland Coliseum sale ready for Alameda County board's vote

Alameda County leaders plan to vote on transferring ownership of the Oakland Coliseum to private developers for future development.
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

New Williamsburg townhouse asking $10M inks top Brooklyn contract

Brooklyn's top contract this week is a Williamsburg townhouse listed for $10 million, potentially breaking local price records.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Water bill jumps 300% for gated California community

The community was initially approved for construction on 29,000 acres in the early 1990s and was dreamed up as a massive project featuring thousands of homes, half a dozen golf courses and even a hotel.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

California's former insurance commissioner wants oil and gas companies to pay for the home insurance crisis

Insurance is the climate crisis canary in the coal mine, and the canary is dying. Severe-weather events are more common and extreme because we're not doing enough, fast enough, to transition from fossil fuels and other greenhouse gas-emitting industries.
California
#new-york-city
fromForbes
1 month ago
NYC real estate

NYC Development Rebounds; Is It Enough To Solve The Housing Crisis?

New York City's development market saw a significant rebound in 2024, marked by rising transactions and new policies supporting housing conversions.
fromCity Limits
3 months ago
NYC politics

Opinion: Build a City for People, Not Developers

Member deference is essential to protect neighborhoods from developer interests.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Developer told to stop building new block of flats in Hornchurch after rules breach

Havering Council issued a temporary stop notice on a Hornchurch flat development due to breaches of planning rules, halting construction until compliance is achieved.
Renovation
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Docs: Alleged bribe came before Antioch homebuilders played all legal cards

The alleged bribery involved a $5,000 cash payoff hidden in a branded travel mug, aimed at influencing a councilmember regarding the DeNova Homes’ Aviano development.
US politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Vote on controversial Brooklyn Marine Terminal Project postponed yet again

They [postponed] it because they recognize they don't have the support... a few more weeks is not enough time to meaningfully alter a plan that insists on misunderstanding the opportunity in front of us.
Brooklyn
fromtherealdeal.com
2 months ago

Cards on the table: New York clinches casino bids

For the last three years, development teams have worked to promote casino proposals in New York, emphasizing potential job creation and community benefits to gain support.
New York City
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Are Investing $1.4 Billion To Turn Abandoned Soviet Weapons Base in Albania Into Luxury Island Resort

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner’s plans to transform Sazan Island into a luxury resort reflect a significant investment in Albanian real estate, highlighting their continued influence post-Trump administration.
Real estate
frombrooklyneagle.com
2 months ago

Permits filed for mixed-use building in South Williamsburg

The new building at 125 Middleton St. will feature a five-story design that includes four units and aims to provide extra community space, enhancing local amenities.
Brooklyn
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Inside Maine's Push To Let Residents Buy Mobile Home Parks Before Investors Do

"We think we can do it," Beailieu said in an interview with Fox 23 Maine.
Online Community Development
fromTime Out New York
2 months ago

Stars rally to save Upper West Side church from demolition

"I started out in spaces like this as a young actor here in New York City... where you could come and work out your talent, where it wasn't really expensive."
NYC real estate
#workforce-housing
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago
NYC real estate

Law aimed to fast-track housing. Two years in, Miami-Dade sees first modest project

Beacon Hill at Princeton is the first workforce housing project in Miami-Dade County under the Live Local Act.
fromqns.com
3 months ago
NYC real estate

Resorts World backs $500M union-built plan to deliver up to 50,000 workforce housing units QNS

A landmark agreement aims to build 50,000 units of workforce housing in NYC over the next 20 years.
NYC real estate
fromqns.com
3 months ago

Resorts World backs $500M union-built plan to deliver up to 50,000 workforce housing units QNS

A landmark agreement aims to build 50,000 units of workforce housing in NYC over the next 20 years.
fromtherealdeal.com
2 months ago

Trump admin grants EB-5 visa to Kushner's Jersey towers

The approval of the investor visa petition for Kushner Companies marks a significant step forward for the delayed 1 Journal Square project in Jersey City.
NYC startup
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

LeDroit Park condominium building was once a well-known funeral home

"D.C. needs more space for families," Arnheim said, highlighting the demand for larger residential units amidst changing urban dynamics.
Washington DC
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Fatal Crash Shuts Down I-580 East In Livermore

The recent collision on I-580 leading to a temporary shutdown highlights ongoing traffic safety concerns and the increasing number of incidents involving large vehicles.
San Francisco
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Ontario couple says decades-old riding business crushed after water from new development dumped near property | CBC News

"I have people that would come in and train and it's affected the training. We felt like it wasn't safe for them to be using those trails."
Toronto startup
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Small floorplans present Toronto condo market with a big dilemma | CBC News

Toronto's condo sales are declining as demand shifts from small units to larger, more functional spaces.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Hudson Yards development pulls out of casino bid; company aims to move forward with residential plans | amNewYork

Wynn Resorts withdraws its casino bid for NYC's Hudson Yards due to opposition and focuses on shareholder-friendly investments instead.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

A popular Miami luxury hotel will be demolished soon. See what's coming next

The Mandarin Oriental in Miami will close in May 2025 for demolition, making way for a new luxury development scheduled for 2030.
fromEater SF
3 months ago

A 38-Year-Old Castro Coffee Shop Is Getting Evicted in June

The situation with APE's evictions highlights a clash of interests between a prominent entertainment company and the longstanding local businesses that form the neighborhood's character.
Portland food
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Presidio Terrace Senior Home on the Market for $58 Million, Could Become Large Development

The St. Anne's Home senior care facility closing has sparked significant interest for its redevelopment, with potential buyers eyeing plans that could dramatically increase the site's housing density.
SF real estate
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

DOJ to investigate Muslim-led development targeted by Texas GOP, senator says

The Justice Department will investigate claims concerning a real estate project near a prominent mosque in North Texas amidst accusations of discrimination.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
3 months ago

Bjarke Ingels' Wild Design for Gowanus Unlikely to Be Built

Tavros Capital and Charney Companies plan a 1,000-unit residential development in Gowanus after acquiring a prime site for $160 million.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

House Republicans approve amendment authorizing the sale of federal lands

House Republicans approved an amendment allowing the sale of thousands of acres of federal land in Nevada and Utah, aimed at affordable housing.
Renovation
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Planning permission granted for new apartment scheme on site of Dublin's largest synagogue

Dublin City Council approved a modified plan for 60 apartments at a synagogue site, balancing development and neighborhood concerns.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Carl Doumani, Napa Valley icon, dies at 92

Carl Kheir Doumani, a prominent Napa Valley vintner, passed away at age 92, leaving behind a legacy as a mid-century developer and wine country icon.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 months ago

Queens man committed deed fraud at Watermark's Sunset Park high-rise site: Brooklyn DA

The Sunset Park site has been a challenging development project facing multiple failed attempts over nearly two decades.
NYC real estate
fromNewsday
3 months ago

Sunrise Mall in Massapequa to be demolished, owner seeks subdivision approval

Sunrise Mall will be demolished and subdivided for redevelopment, following an approval request by Sunrise Mall Holdings to Nassau County.
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
3 months ago

Bad news for developers: Why 485x will remain broken

Developers are forced to create projects with 99 units to avoid tax penalties, leading to expensive housing and wasted resources.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
4 months ago

Midtown South rezoning presents test case for new high-density zoning districts

Midtown South rezoning could lead to 9,700 new housing units, amid mixed local support for the initiative.
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

East Bay Developer Charged With Trying to Bribe Antioch City Councilmember With Coffee Mug Full of $5,000 Cash

A Concord-based developer allegedly tried to bribe an Antioch City Councilmember, but the councilmember reported it to the FBI and became an informant.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

How an Antioch councilmember became FBI canary, bringing about latest corruption indictment

David and Trent Sanson face indictment for attempting to bribe an Antioch councilmember amidst a corruption scandal involving development projects.
fromtherealdeal.com
4 months ago

Four projects to know from LA mayor's state of the city

"We want people not just to see our stadiums, Bass said during her State of the City. We want them to see the real L.A."
Los Angeles Rams
fromnj
4 months ago

N.J. town's 1st luxury apartment complex opens - and it has a Trump connection

Kushner is transforming a former office building into a luxury apartment complex in East Hanover, showcasing their commitment to developing high-end rentals in New Jersey.
NYC real estate
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
4 months ago

The block Cuomo tried to flatten is still standing

Developers face unique challenges, balancing patience, creativity, and finances in property redevelopment, especially with government involvement.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
4 months ago

The Daily Dirt: 5 Times Square could transform into 1,000-plus apartments

Plans to convert a 38-story office building into 1,250 housing units, with 25% designated as affordable, are underway.
fromNewsday
4 months ago

LI's hubs remain vexing visions of inactivity

While both Hubs have potential for development, they currently symbolize Long Island's ongoing struggle with local development politics and NIMBYism.
NYC politics
fromEater NY
4 months ago

Sceney Philippe Chow Slapped With Lawsuit to Leave Its 20-Year Location

Philippe Chow's flagship location remains open despite a lawsuit alleging it has overstayed its lease due to a development plan for a new skyscraper.
NYC food
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