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April 7, 2026

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CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust has achieved higher green building ratings for two of its Singapore properties. The Atrium@Orchard is the first operational office-retail asset in Singapore to earn the BCA Green Mark Platinum (Super Low Energy) certification, while Raffles City Singapore has upgraded to Green Mark Platinum. The milestones reflect CICT’s push to enhance energy efficiency, reduce emissions and advance sustainable asset management.
New7Wonders has launched its global “7 Wonders of Future Cities” campaign on World Cities Day 2025, inviting urban developments worldwide to compete for recognition as leading models of innovation and sustainability. Cities and districts have twelve months to apply before global public voting begins in October 2026. Winners will be named on 31 October 2027 in the next major New7Wonders initiative.
The Energy & Environment Alliance has launched a global consultation to develop the first sector-wide sustainability accounting standards for hotels and lodging. Backed by members representing over 50,000 hotels and £360bn in capital, the initiative aims to produce audit-grade disclosure rules aligned with IFRS S1 and S2, shaping how hospitality assets are financed, insured and valued.
NG Bailey has secured a 115,000sqft industrial unit near Leeds to support Tata Group’s £4bn battery gigafactory, the UK’s largest electric vehicle battery plant. The refurbished Shawcross 115 facility, leased from Crossbay, will serve as a key production and engineering hub, providing enhanced capacity for the project and strengthening the region’s strategic role in the EV supply chain.
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has appointed RYBAK Development to lead the next phase of housing development at Coney Island West. The project, named Tilyou Towers in honour of Steeplechase Park founder George C. Tilyou, will transform “Parcel A,” an 80,000-square-foot city-owned lot, into more than 500 mixed-income residences, including 25 percent affordable units, alongside retail space and modernised public parking facilities.
Dubai developer Nakheel, part of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has released an exclusive range of luxury waterfront villas at Palm Jebel Ali, signalling further progress in the development of one of the emirate’s most ambitious island communities. The launch features 11 architecturally distinct villa styles within The Beach and The Coral Collections, designed in partnership with international architectural studios and offering direct beachfront access along with expansive Arabian Gulf views.

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