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🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Four Maarjamäe Residents Win Against Tallinn in Circuit Court

Four residents from Maarjamäe have achieved a partial victory against the Tallinn City Planning Office in a recent circuit court ruling concerning the demolition of a central pavilion.

Feb 25 • 12:21 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Trnava developer wants to build apartment buildings and family houses for 110 families in Budmerice

A Trnava development group plans to create a residential area in Budmerice, Slovakia, accommodating 110 families with various types of housing.

Feb 25 • 10:38 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Opposition to expand Melbourne CBD in bid to boost home ownership

The Victorian opposition plans to expand Melbourne's CBD and promote residential living as part of a strategy to improve home ownership ahead of the state election.

Feb 25 • 06:12 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

CITY IN THE CITY: See what the Luther quarter will look like

A new residential and business district called the Luther quarter is being developed in Tallinn, Estonia, with a focus on creating a car-free, human-centric environment.

Feb 25 • 05:37 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Polšak Palatinuš: We learn whether Josip Dabro eats his grandmother's chicken or that from Ukrainian mega-farms

A Saturday protest against mega chicken farms brought together various political figures in Croatia, highlighting societal divisions and the complexity of industrial development near residential areas.

Feb 24 • 06:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Three apartment buildings will rise instead of old warehouses in Pašilaičiai for 25 million euros

A new residential development project in the Pašilaičiai district of Vilnius will include three apartment buildings with a total of 223 flats and 12 commercial spaces.

Feb 23 • 12:17 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Gallery: See what the Luther Quarter will look like

The Luther Quarter development in Tallinn aims to create a vibrant urban space focused on people rather than cars, with the first phase set to include underground levels and residential towers, expected to finish by 2029.

Feb 23 • 10:23 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Pärnu City Council approved the detailed plan for the former linen factory site for a residential and business quarter

The Pärnu City Council has approved a detailed plan for the redevelopment of the former linen factory site into a residential and business quarter, with construction set to begin shortly in three phases.

Feb 22 • 16:35 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Smoke development in a detached house in Høybråten, Oslo

Emergency services are responding to a report of smoke emanating from a detached house in Høybråten, Oslo, with no injuries reported.

Feb 22 • 11:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Famous printer, then squat and ruin. The industrial pearl of Liberec is being transformed into apartments

The historic site of a famous printer in Liberec is undergoing transformation into apartments after falling into disrepair and becoming a squat.

Feb 21 • 08:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Riviera Tower: Just before the completion of the highest green residential skyscraper in the Mediterranean – Height of 200 meters and 170 apartments.

The construction of Riviera Tower, the highest green residential skyscraper in the Mediterranean, is nearing completion with 170 apartments across 42 floors in Greece.

Feb 20 • 16:49 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

WHAT YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR: The New Karlowa Quarter is Being Built on the Site of the Former Heating Plant in Tartu

A new urban quarter named Uus-Karlowa is set to be developed on the site of a former heating plant in Tartu, Estonia, featuring residential buildings and a planned hotel and office space.

Feb 17 • 08:57 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Developer plans residential quarter and spa hotel in Pärnu city center

A developer is preparing to construct a new residential quarter and spa hotel in the city center of Pärnu, Estonia.

Feb 16 • 14:13 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

A new residential and business quarter at the Admiralty Basin in Tallinn has received a building permit

A new development named Talsinki at Tallinn's Admiralty Basin has been granted a building permit, aiming for completion in stages between 2028 and 2029.

Feb 16 • 13:32 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Plans for Oberwiesenfeld: The Knorr-Bremse site will become a 'Legacy City'

The former Knorr-Bremse site in Oberwiesenfeld is set to transform into a new urban area featuring residential, commercial, and public spaces by 2027.

Feb 16 • 12:28 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

A new residential neighborhood is planned to replace the Pärnu hotel

A plan has been proposed to construct a new residential quarter in place of the Pärnu hotel, featuring apartments, commercial spaces, and a new hotel with a spa, expected to begin construction by 2028.

Feb 16 • 12:20 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Waterfront Sydney houses that sit above Australia's deepest coal mine

A historical transformation of Sydney's inner west reveals the transition from Australia's deepest coal mine to upscale waterfront housing.

Feb 14 • 20:17 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Ciudad Maderas drives its national growth and launches a project in Aguascalientes

Ciudad Maderas is expanding its residential development projects in Aguascalientes, Mexico, focusing on infrastructure and customer financing.

Feb 13 • 20:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Work. Life. Play.: the concept that is transforming cities and people

The Work. Life. Play. concept is reshaping urban environments and lifestyles in Brazil, emphasizing flexibility, safety, and integration in residential priorities.

Feb 13 • 17:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A LOOK AHEAD ⟩ New energy-efficient homes rise near Harku Lake

Construction of a new residential development in Haabersti, Tallinn, will begin this summer, featuring 52 energy-efficient apartments scheduled for completion in 2027.

Feb 13 • 12:57 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Apartments worth two billion with a view of the famous cathedral. New America is planned in Brno

Brno is planning a new residential development called New America, estimated to cost two billion, featuring apartments with views of a renowned cathedral.

Feb 13 • 08:23 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Want to make changes to the old American embassy

Plans are underway to demolish extensions of the former American embassy building in Reykjavik and replace them with residential housing if a zoning application is approved.

Feb 12 • 11:03 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Zeppelin Center may disappear from the cityscape

The Zeppelin Center in Tartu is at risk of being demolished as the city government initiates a detailed plan to consider new residential and commercial buildings in the area.

Feb 11 • 14:21 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

After 2 days of Edmonton infill debate, city committee sends decision to council

Edmonton's city council urban planning committee has reviewed proposed amendments to residential zoning regulations that would impose stricter limits on infill development.

Feb 11 • 13:18 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Tartu Zeppelin Center to Be Demolished

The Tartu Zeppelin Center will be demolished as part of a new development plan in Tartu, Estonia, paving the way for new business and residential buildings.

Feb 11 • 12:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Factory or pig farm in the neighborhood. The amendment will open the way to circumventing zoning plans

A recent amendment in Czechia is set to change how zoning plans are navigated, allowing for potential factory or pig farm developments close to residential areas.

Feb 11 • 07:40 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Mission to save WA's iconic grass trees from residential land clearing

Margaret River Trees is working to rescue and relocate ancient grass trees in Western Australia's South West, facing threats from residential development.

Feb 11 • 00:04 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Neighbor of the planned business park fears increased traffic

A neighbor of a proposed business park near Anne sauna has raised concerns about the potential increase in traffic due to the development, questioning its impact on the residential area.

Feb 10 • 22:03 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Residential Population is Not a Solution but a Response Strategy to Regional Decline

This article discusses the concept of 'living population' as a strategy to address regional depopulation in South Korea, emphasizing the importance of recognizing both registered and transient populations for effective local governance and resource allocation.

Feb 10 • 20:25 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Economy in Munich: City wants to link new offices to the construction of apartments

Munich city officials are proposing a policy that would link the development of new office spaces with residential housing to promote mixed-use areas and affordable spaces for various social purposes.

Feb 10 • 13:59 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In New Vilnia - unexpected transformation: the former psychiatric hospital buildings will become residential housing

A project named 'Parko 21' aims to convert a former psychiatric hospital site in New Vilnia into residential apartments, blending history, architecture, and modern living.

Feb 10 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Ambroz Lagoons, the Green Lung East of Madrid Facing Neighbors and Environmentalists with the City Council Over Its Conservation

The Ambroz Lagoons, a vital wetland near Madrid, are at the center of a conflict between residents, environmentalists, and the City Council, which plans to build a large residential area on the site.

Feb 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Are Offices Disappearing? Over One Million Square Meters are Transforming into Homes and Hotels in Three Years

In Spain, over one million square meters of office space have been converted into residential and hotel properties in response to changing work patterns post-pandemic.

Feb 10 • 04:15 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The third tower of Polus is materializing. Wood & Company will build it with ITB, it could offer over 200 apartments

The third tower of the Polus shopping center in Bratislava is being developed into residential apartments by Wood & Company and ITB Development after previous delays.

Feb 9 • 14:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

The stadium at Kranjčevića will be built in two years, and you won't believe how long we've waited for 400 meters of lighting

The article discusses the long wait for the installation of street lighting in the Lovinčićeva area, where old lamps have been non-functional since the closure of a nearby industrial site, and despite new residential developments, no new lighting has been introduced.

Feb 6 • 19:00 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Fire in a residential building

A residential building in Steinkjer is on fire with significant smoke development and a risk of spreading to a nearby barn, but all residents have evacuated safely.

Feb 6 • 11:11 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

New resignation due to the VPO scandal in Alicante: the chief of staff of the Tourism Counselor resigns

The scandal involving protected housing in Alicante has led to the resignation of Miguel Ángel Sánchez, the chief of staff for the Tourism Counsel, following revelations that his partner owns a property in the implicated residential development.

Feb 5 • 15:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The use of the Spider Lot will be decided by a competition - a residential building is not wanted on the special site by the river

The city of Turku plans to hold a competition to determine the future use of the Spider Lot, located on the eastern shore of the Aura River, with a specific stipulation that no residential buildings will be allowed.

Feb 5 • 15:36 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The US$100 million project with green terraces by the sea where Viñoly managed to avoid any neighboring conflicts

Rafael Viñoly's last project, Médano by Viñoly, is a residential development in Canelones, Uruguay, incorporating innovative and sustainable design elements with a budget of US$100 million.

Feb 5 • 09:55 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

All apartments in this building were sold from blueprints: now it has risen next to the Neris

The article discusses the successful sale of all apartments in a newly developed residential building near the Neris River, showcasing the area's growing appeal and development.

Feb 5 • 09:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gwangju Gwangcheon Terminal Development in Full Swing… Underground and Mixed-Use by 2033

The Gwangcheon Terminal redevelopment project in Gwangju is officially underway, involving a major investment to create a mixed-use complex by 2033, including a department store, residential facilities, hotels, and parks.

Feb 5 • 06:43 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

A new residential project is being developed in Ķengarags

Construction company SIA 'Monum' will invest 19 million euros in the development of its first residential project in the Ķengarags area of Riga, comprising two apartment buildings with a total of 160 apartments, set to begin construction in the spring of 2026 and complete by the summer of 2027.

Feb 4 • 13:41 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Lamda Development: Construction of a residential complex of five buildings in The Ellinikon

Lamda Development is progressing with a residential complex comprising five buildings, including 128 apartments, in The Ellinikon area of Little Athens.

Feb 4 • 10:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

LAMDA: This is the new residential project of 128 apartments at the Elliniko project

LAMDA Development is advancing a new residential project featuring 128 apartments, five buildings, 16 swimming pools, and 11 small retail stores in the vicinity of Little Athens at the site of the former Elliniko airport.

Feb 4 • 06:48 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Lamda Development: Construction of a residential complex of five buildings in Elliniko

Lamda Development is moving forward with the construction of a five-building residential complex in the Metropolitan Area of Elliniko – Agios Kosmas after securing the necessary environmental approvals, comprising a total of 128 apartments on a 13-acre site.

Feb 4 • 04:59 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos housing supply lags despite 34,800 units pipeline

Lagos' residential market is facing a significant housing deficit of over 2.7 million units, with only 34,800 units in the development pipeline according to a report by Estate Intel.

Feb 4 • 00:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Castle, apartments or industrial park? How to invest money that will grow

Investment in real estate is a popular way in the Czech Republic to protect and enhance capital over the long term, as discussed by representatives from residential and logistic development sectors.

Feb 3 • 14:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Received 69 million krónas for the sale

Pétur Marteinsson, a candidate for the Samfylkingar party, received 69 million krónas from the sale of a stake in land in Skerjafjörður, which was intended for residential development.

Jan 15 • 11:35 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

New New Zagreb? You read that right, it is being built in Črnomerec

A significant urban development project is underway in Črnomerec, transforming the historic Ciglana Črnomerec into a cultural center alongside the construction of approximately 1000 residential units.

Jan 13 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Electrification in Danger

A new regulation requires residential and business consumers to pay for electricity supply and assume risks due to insufficient investments, jeopardizing the necessary electrification for economic development in the country.

Jan 5 • 04:30 UTC

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