A £500m redevelopment of the Truman Brewery estate in east London's Brick Lane has been approved by housing secretary Angela Rayner, paving the way for a datacentre, offices, and apartments despite strong local opposition.
The federal government approved an amendment to the National Capital Plan, allowing increased housing in Canberra's Hume Circle. The National Capital Authority reduced proposed building heights after community opposition over traffic and overshadowing, though some residents remain concerned about future changes and NCA control.
The federal government approved an amendment for Hume Circle redevelopment in Canberra, allowing increased housing. The National Capital Authority (NCA) reduced building height limits due to community opposition over traffic and overshadowing, but residents remain concerned about future changes and NCA control.
The historic 4.2-acre site of the world's first motel, the Motel Inn in San Luis Obispo, California, is for sale, offering developers options for an 83-room hotel, assisted living facility, or mixed-use residential project. The property, bought in 2017 by CoVelop and Rossi Enterprises, comes with existing city approvals.
The Sanjaynagar Redevelopment Project in Maharashtra, India, transforms a crowded slum into sustainable housing, offering privacy and improved living conditions through community-led design and financial partnerships.
The Sanjaynagar Redevelopment Project in Maharashtra, India, is transforming a slum into modern apartment complexes. A partnership of government, nonprofits, and residents, it provides private, well-designed homes, improving living conditions and community bonds for families like Pooja Gawali's.
A federal bankruptcy judge approved the sale of Los Angeles' abandoned Oceanwide Plaza, known as "Graffiti Towers," to KPC Square LLC for $470 million. The new owners plan an $800 million overhaul, aiming to complete the luxury development across from Crypto.com Arena before the 2028 Summer Olympics, transforming the downtown L.A. eyesore after city and county officials withdrew objections.
The Ripon Workhouse Museum reopens after a £2.8m redevelopment, offering an immersive experience of Victorian poverty. Visitors can explore the preserved site, interact with volunteers, and reflect on historical and contemporary issues of welfare and justice.
The £500m Elephant and Castle redevelopment in south London is opening, replacing a historic shopping centre with modern towers. However, many displaced Latin American businesses, like Diana Sach's restaurant, feel promises of affordable new premises have been broken, leading to closures and struggles amidst rising rents and corporate tenants.
Singapore has largely eliminated slums within a generation, housing over 80% of residents in government-built HDB flats, with most owning their homes. This transformation from overcrowded settlements to planned towns offers lessons for other cities.
Residential redevelopment in India lacks a central law, relying on state-specific regulations and municipal rules. Processes involve structural audits, resident meetings, developer selection, and approvals, with varying consent requirements and tenant provisions across states like Maharashtra and Delhi.
Maharashtra's Pagdi system grants tenants long-term occupancy rights after a one-time premium, with nominal rent. While landlords retain ownership, tenants gain protected tenancy, transferable to heirs. Redevelopment of these buildings is complex due to divided rights and low rents, prompting a new government framework.
London's Olympia exhibition centre has completed a £1.3 billion redevelopment by Yoo Capital, Heatherwick Studio, and SPPARC. The project transforms the historic venue into a "city within a city" with new offices, hotels, restaurants, a music venue, and a theatre, aiming to create a public destination.
President Donald Trump surveyed his construction projects in Washington, D.C., including the East Potomac Golf Links, which he suggested could host major tournaments. The golf course redevelopment faces a lawsuit, and toxic debris from the White House East Wing was found on its grounds. Trump also toured Lafayette Park and plans for a triumphal arch, and commented on a meeting with mayoral primary winner Janeese Lewis George.
Hundreds gathered in Kwun Tong to bid farewell to a historic town centre before its redevelopment, sharing memories of a lively neighbourhood that was a part of their lives for decades.
Mumbai's Slum Rehabilitation Authority is expanding its redevelopment efforts to three large slum pockets (Antop Hill, Majaswadi, Behrampada) after the Juhu Galli pilot project's success. The state government aims for a slum-free city, with Delhi also approving a new policy for large-scale rehabilitation.
Bad Bunny's upcoming concerts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium are being used by UK Latino organizations to boost recognition for the community, which is often overlooked. A replica of 'La Casita' from his home island of Puerto Rico is being built at the Seven Sisters Latin Village.
Delhi's new Slum and JJ Cluster Rehabilitation and Relocation Policy, 2026, approved by Amit Shah, aims for large-scale redevelopment of informal settlements using PPP. It offers permanent housing to an estimated four lakh families and unlocks land value for financing, potentially reshaping urban development.
Mumbai's property market is shifting from individual building redevelopment to larger, cluster-based projects. This trend is expected to create nearly 59,000 new homes by 2031, with areas like Borivali and Andheri leading the transformation. The shift is driven by policy reforms and improving project economics.
Samsung C&T is partnering with UK architectural firm Foster + Partners to develop the Seongsu 3rd District redevelopment project in Seoul into a high-end landmark. The collaboration aims to create a super-tall residential complex with optimal views and internal efficiency.
Seoul's Seun 4 District redevelopment project, allowing a 142m building near Jongmyo Shrine, passed a safety review. However, the National Heritage Administration's order for a World Heritage Impact Assessment faces Seoul's reluctance due to time constraints. A pending district mayor change adds another variable.
A Reliance-led consortium has won the bid to redevelop the 101.36-acre Juhu Galli slum in Mumbai, promising over 28,000 new homes under the Maharashtra government's cluster redevelopment policy. The project involves significant financial commitment for resident transit accommodation.
Seoul's Gwanak District has finalized the Shinrim 6 redevelopment plan, allowing for a 957-unit housing complex, including 189 rental units, to be built on a 37,771.3 sqm site. The project aims to create a 'forest-adjacent' and 'school-adjacent' residential area with improved pedestrian access and safety.
The Nakanosaku-ku mayoral election on May 7th features five candidates debating the redevelopment of the "Nakano Sun Plaza" complex, with rising costs impacting the project. The central issue is whether to rebuild or renovate, and what kind of facility it should become, with the ward planning to revise the plan within the fiscal year.
