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California environmental review process is hindering affordable housing development, according to new state agency report

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Among its findings is the concerning fact that 25% of all lawsuits initiated under CEQA have been challenges to infill housing developments in densely populated urban areas (e.g., LA has been more proactive recently under the mayorship of Karen Bass but must still overcome hurdles to meet its mandate to build 500,000 new homes before 2029.

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SOM Breaks Ground on CIMC Global Headquarters in Shenzhen

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The development is scheduled for completion by 2029. The 270-meter-tall structure, designed by SOM after winning an international competition, will stand as a 53-story tower. The project aims to serve as a corporate hub while also incorporating sustainable practices. Read more ยป

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Populous Unveils the King Salman Stadium in Riyadh, the Largest Venue to Host FIFA 2034 World Cup

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Developed with the Royal Commission for Riyadh City and the Ministry of Sports, the stadium is located in northern Riyadh, adjacent to King Abdulaziz Park.

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saudi arabia to host 2029 asian winter games in desert megacity that doesnโ€™t yet exist

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saudi arabia will be the first west asian country to host the asian winter games in the futuristic 'trojena' development, scheduled for completion in 2026. The post saudi arabia to host 2029 asian winter games in desert megacity that doesn’t yet exist appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Singaporeโ€™s Marina Bay Sands Announces Expansion Project by Safdie Architects

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Featuring a luxury hotel and a 15,000-seat entertainment arena, the new intervention signals a new development phase in the evolution of the iconic landmark in Singapore. Read more ยป

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Aedas-designed Trojena Ski Village: A Futuristic Ski Destination in NEOM by Aedas

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Futuristic resort envisioned by Aedas in Saudi Arabia will be the world’s first “vertical ski village” and snow destination in the GCC with year-round adventure sports History is in the making as Saudi Arabia gears up to host the 10th Asian Winter Games in 2029 in Trojena, the Gulf Region’s first ever outdoor ski resort.

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SOM, Mithun sign on to deliver seven-building Munger Hall replacement at UCSB

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The two-phase project will deliver accommodations for 4,000 students by 2029, led by the new 2,140-bed San Benito complex that will be completed in time for Fall 2027 after a two-year construction. This led to the controversial self-design proposal for a mostly windowless 3,500-bed dorm building.