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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...

20 March 2025 | Boston

A 36-Story Office Building in Boston Heads to Auction Amid the Declining Office Market

One Lincoln Street, a 503-foot (153-meter) office tower that has long been a defining feature of Boston’s skyline, is up for auction this week due to unpaid debt. Fortis Property...

20 March 2025 | Melbourne

Creditors Vote for Proposal to Sell Melbourne’s Sth Bank Development

Administrators overseeing Melbourne’s Sth Bank development, a large mixed-use residential project, presented a proposal to sell the site and use the proceeds to repay creditors. On Wednesday, 19 March, creditors...

19 March 2025 | Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s Children’s Hospital Receives $125 Million for New Inpatient Tower

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has received a 125 million USD donation from Aileen K. and Brian Roberts and their family to support the construction of a new 20-story inpatient...

18 March 2025 | Toronto

14-Story Academic Timber High-Rise is Under Construction at the University of Toronto

Construction is underway on the University of Toronto’s 14-story Academic Wood Tower, a hybrid mass timber and steel structure. Located near Devonshire Place and Bloor Street, the 77-meter building will...

18 March 2025 | Riyadh

Firms Invited to Bid on Proposed 2 Km Skyscraper in Riyadh

Firms have been invited by the Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) to bid on a project management consultancy (PMC) contract for a 2-kilometer tall skyscraper called Rise Tower. The...

17 March 2025 | Tbilisi

A 42-Story Landmark High-Rise for Tbilisi’s Evolving Urban Landscape

Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has unveiled design for the 42-story Cityzen Tower near the capital Tbilisi’s new Central Park. The project marks the firm's first endeavor in the country of...

14 March 2025 | Philadelphia

Construction Progress for 34-Story Residential High-Rise in Philadelphia

The Mark Philadelphia, a 34-story residential high-rise at 3615 Chestnut Street near the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University, has been progressing. The building, which will add 909 beds to...

13 March 2025 | Gold Coast

High-Rise Boom in the Gold Coast Continues with New 33-Story Proposal

A new 33-story high-rise has been proposed for Broadbeach as the area continues its shift toward high-density development. Bassar Group, the developer behind the Infinity tower completed in 2023, has...