Ayala Land is expanding its residential pipeline by introducing new lot offerings across master-planned estates in South and Central Luzon. Driven by end-user demand and normalised inventory levels, the launch spans new phases in Nuvali, Laguna and Lipa, Batangas, along with a fresh development in Tarlac's Cresendo estate. The projects benefit from regional economic activity and major infrastructure links, including CALAX and the North-South Commuter Railway.
Zaha Hadid Architects has unveiled the masterplan for Baku Expo City, a 198-hectare development in Azerbaijan. The scheme accommodates population growth through diverse housing, community facilities and an expanded exhibition centre. Designed to adapt to local wind conditions and climate, the project preserves 92% of the site’s 18,000 trees while incorporating green roofs, renewable energy systems and upgraded public transport connections.
Homes England has announced 33 strategic partners to support the government's £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme. Running from 2026 to 2036, the ten-year initiative represents a major public investment in housing outside London. The selected housing associations, councils and developers will build thousands of social and affordable homes to meet growing regional demand across the country.
South Korean builder GS E&C has partnered with CRA, an architecture and design group led by MIT Professor Carlo Ratti, to research climate-resilient housing concepts. The project analyses the impact of extreme weather, heatwaves, and fine dust on homes using sensor data. Following feasibility testing, the firm plans to roll out these protective technologies across its premium Xi residential apartments.
Direct commercial lender X-Caliber Capital Holdings has closed an additional $131 million Rural PACE-X financing deal for Phase II of Marcella Landing in Park City, Utah. Developed by Reef Capital Partners, the ultra-luxury ski community has now received $313.2 million in total funding from X-Caliber. The capital will fund a second phase of townhomes and supporting infrastructure at Deer Valley East Village.
Sun Group and the Nghe An Provincial People's Committee have officially broken ground on an 8,723 billion VND residential, commercial, and service complex in Truong Vinh ward. Spanning 3.7 hectares, the development features five 39-story towers, 3,500 apartments, 30,000 m2 of retail space, and over 10,000 m2 of green areas aimed at transforming central Vinh City's urban infrastructure.
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