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April 5, 2026

Urban Development

Council officials have greenlit a massive £531 million investment package to upgrade social housing across North Lanarkshire. The five-year plan aims to improve living standards for thousands of tenants by modernising kitchens, bathrooms and windows. A significant portion of the funding is dedicated to energy efficiency to help residents lower their heating costs. The scheme also includes the regeneration of several local estates and the demolition of older properties.
Developers have confirmed the signing of leases for the last two commercial plots at the Bay Meadows site in San Mateo. This announcement marks the final stages of a massive 20-year project. Once a horse racing track, the area has been overhauled into a modern community featuring housing, commercial offices and public green spaces. The site now encourages walking and public transport use for commuters.
A new 25-storey mixed-use development is set to rise in Chicago's Loop following the selection of the ACōDA project by city officials. Led by DL3 Realty, the $162.2 million tower at 331-35 S. Plymouth Court will provide 300 homes, with 20% reserved for affordable housing. Mayor Brandon Johnson hailed the scheme as a vital step in tackling the city's housing shortage while providing residents with better access to transit and jobs.

Harris County has approved the 83-acre Toro District in Bridgeland. This public-private partnership with the Houston Texans and Howard Hughes Communities includes a 22-acre team headquarters and training facility. The project features $150 million in infrastructure funding and aims to generate $34 billion in economic impact. Moving from NRG Stadium, the Texans seek a world-class environment for operations while providing new jobs and community resources for the growing northwest Houston corridor.
Alramz Real Estate has entered into a SAR 91 million agreement with PIF-owned ROSHN Group to develop two residential plots in Riyadh. Spanning 14,128 sqm within the SEDRA community, the project will deliver an estimated 240 new homes. This strategic deal includes all design and construction works, following the high standards of the ROSHN masterplan. The project is expected to boost Alramz’s financial performance through 2028.
Alramz Real Estate has entered into a SAR 91 million agreement with PIF-owned ROSHN Group to develop two residential plots in Riyadh. Spanning 14,128 sqm within the SEDRA community, the project will deliver an estimated 240 new homes. This strategic deal includes all design and construction works, following the high standards of the ROSHN masterplan. The project is expected to boost Alramz’s financial performance through 2028.

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