New Murabba has formalised a strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Municipalities and Housing to streamline urban development in Riyadh. The agreement covers land use integration, green space expansion and the adoption of global best practices for infrastructure. By aligning architectural identities and smart city strategies, the two bodies aim to deliver a sustainable modern downtown. The deal also focuses on traffic safety and community participation as part of the broader Saudi Vision 2030.
A multi-million dollar funding package has been approved for three transformative housing developments in Northern California. MidPen Housing and its partners will deliver 362 affordable units in San José, Alameda, and Watsonville. Each project is tied to major transit upgrades, including new bike lanes and electric ferry charging. This investment aims to reduce carbon emissions while providing homes near essential transport hubs.
International developer UNICO has entered a strategic alliance with DECA to oversee the sales and marketing of its upcoming design-led residential projects in Dubai. The agreement, signed in the presence of tennis legend Leander Paes, combines UNICO’s global urban vision with DECA’s extensive regional market reach. This partnership is expected to influence the city's growing residential landscape by introducing new community-focused developments.
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and Dedicated Housing Company (DHC) have announced a new partnership to develop a hospitality-inspired residential community in Riyadh's Al Malaz district. The development will consist of over 450 serviced residential units and 1,600 beds across two plots totalling 13,000 square metres. The project is an example of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), aimed at linking high-quality living with key transportation infrastructure to create more connected and sustainable urban areas.
The Inter-American Development Bank Group and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean have launched a joint data platform to address housing shortages and urban development issues in Latin America and the Caribbean. Named Housing and Urban Intelligence, the platform is the region’s first integrated data hub of its kind, launched with support from the OECD. The platform provides over 3,000 indicators, 18 country profiles, and information from more than 500 official sources.
The Social Hub has unveiled proposals for a £200 million hospitality and community complex in Edinburgh’s Fountainbridge, marking its second UK venture. The project would bring a 560-bed hybrid hotel, coworking areas, and public spaces to the long-derelict former Fountain Brewery site, aligning with wider regeneration plans for the neighbourhood.
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