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11 April 2025 | San Jose

San Jose Development Shifts Focus from Office Space to Housing

Developers of the CityView Plaza development in Downtown San Jose, California, have had a change of direction, converting a major portion from office use to residential. The site, located at...

10 April 2025 | Vancouver

Vancouver Rezoning in TODs Triples Height of High-Rise Proposal

A rezoning application for a major redevelopment at 2219–2285 Cambie Street in Vancouver has been submitted, significantly increasing the scale from an original design of 10 stories to 32 stories,...

9 April 2025 | Suva

Construction Resumes on FHL Tower in Suva, Fiji

Construction of the FHL Tower in Suva is back underway after the required regulatory approvals and replacement materials were secured by  Fijian Holdings Limited (FHL). The project had been delayed...

9 April 2025

Construction and Consulting Engineering Firm Acquires Leading Vertical Transportation Company

CTBUH member firm, DeSimone Consulting Engineering has acquired KP Elevator Consulting, part of an ongoing strategy to curate and broaden its multi-service platform with specialized expertise to benefit clients worldwide....

8 April 2025 | Toronto

Revised 60-Story Building Proposal Increases Housing and Updates Heritage Approach

A revised development application has been submitted for a 60-story, mixed-use building at 149 College Street in Toronto’s Kensington-Chinatown neighborhood. The project, led by Northwest Development Corporation and Alignvest Student...

7 April 2025 | New York City

CTBUH Remembers David Childs, 1941-2025

CTBUH remembers David Childs, the distinguished American architect whose bold vision helped reshape the skyline of New York and cities around the world, and who passed away at the end...

4 April 2025 | Issy-les-Moulineaux

Landscaped Geometric Building to be Built in Issy-les-Moulineaux

Studio Libeskind has revealed plans for Fan d'Issy, a striking new mixed-use building set to rise in Issy-les-Moulineaux, a suburb of Paris. Created in collaboration with developer La Compagnie de...

3 April 2025 | Hanoi

Vietnam's One Million Housing Pledge is Revived After Awarding Contract to Builder

The Vietnamese government has selected Hanoi-based Vingroup to construct 500,000 affordable housing units, reviving its goal of delivering one million homes by 2030. This follows significant delays, as only 66,755...

2 April 2025 | Sydney

Approval Gained for Central Park in New City Development in Western Sydney

Progress in the Bradfield City Centre, one of Australia’s largest economic development projects, has advanced with the plans for Bradfield City Centre’s iconic Central Park now approved. The 114-hectare city,...

1 April 2025 | Toronto

Construction Progress for Toronto's 30-Story Residential that is Integrating Heritage

Construction at Cielo Condos in Toronto’s Annex is advancing, with the podium structure now taking shape behind the heritage Bloor Street United Church walls. Designed by KPMB Architects for Collecdev-Markee...

1 April 2025 | Brossard

Greater Montreal's Solar Uniquartier Development is Adding a 19-Story Condominium High-Rise

Plans have been shared by Montreal developer Devimco for Palma Condominiums, a CAD$120 million residential high-rise within the Solar Uniquartier development on the south shore of Greater Montreal in Brossard....

31 March 2025 | San Antonio

Iconic Innovation Tower is Moving Forward in Port San Antonio

The Port Authority in San Antonio has been moving forward in the proposed US$275 million Innovation Tower, which will transform the former Kelly Air Force Base.  The 11-story building, designed...

28 March 2025 | Bangkok

Massive Myanmar Earthquake Causes Under Construction High-Rise in Bangkok to Collapse

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar near Mandalay at midday on Friday, 28 March, causing widespread destruction and aftershocks, including one measuring 6.4 magnitude. The quake, at a depth of 10...

27 March 2025 | Birmingham

Birmingham’s Narrowhouse Project Aims to Set Sustainability Benchmark

A planning application has been submitted to the Birmingham City Council for the redevelopment of 52 Gas Street, a derelict canalside site within the city’s Western Gateway Growth Zone. GNM...

26 March 2025 | Madrid

New Landmark Hotel is Revealed that will Redefine Madrid's Skyline

A new high-rise development in Madrid, designed by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) for Ibervalles has been revealed, aiming to redefine the city’s skyline. Located at General Perón 27, near the...

25 March 2025 | Sydney

Opening Ceremony in Sydney for Office High-Rise Above Gadigal Station

The 154.6-meter Parkline Place commercial tower in Sydney, developed by Oxford Properties Group, Mitsubishi Estate Asia, and Investa, had an opening ceremony hosted on 4 March 2025 to celebrate final...

25 March 2025 | Toronto

SkyTower at Pinnacle One Yonge May Get Taller with New Variance Application

Toronto’s SkyTower at Pinnacle One Yonge, may climb even higher as Pinnacle International seeks approval to add another floor. Designed by Hariri Pontarini Architects, the supertall is already under construction...

25 March 2025 | Mississauga

Proposal for Pair of 45-Story Residential High-Rises in Growing Mississauga

A proposal for two 45-story residential high-rises at 3355 Hurontario Street in Mississauga Valley, part of the Fairview neighborhood in Mississauga, is moving forward. Designed by BDP Quadrangle for the...

24 March 2025 | New York City

Public Review in Process for 483-Meter Building in New York City

The proposed 1,586-foot (483-meter) office building at 350 Park Avenue in New York City has officially entered the public review process. The 62-story development, led by Vornado Realty Trust, Citadel,...

21 March 2025 | Chicago

New Conversion Proposal for Chicago’s Pittsfield Building

An investor who acquired a significant portion of Chicago’s historic Pittsfield Building is proposing an office-to-residential conversion, adding to the growing trend of repurposing underutilized office space in the city’s...