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Full funding secured for US tallest skyscraper says developer

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Funding has been secured and construction may begin in September on the Legends Tower in Oklahoma City, which is planned to be the tallest in USA , says developer Scot Matteson. Construction may begin in early autumn Matteson said that preparations on the site could begin as early as June. "We It's the right place at the right time."

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Construction starts at SOM-designed 400 Lake Shore Drive replacement in Chicago

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The much-publicized void left behind in the wake of Santiago Calatrava ’s failed Chicago Spire proposal is finally being attended to, as now the Chicago Sun-Times and other outlets are reporting on developer Related Midwest’s start of construction for the SOM -designed replacement at 400 Lake Shore Drive.

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A 50-story housing proposal is shaking up planning officials in San Francisco

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A proposed new high-rise development in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset district is standing out over its disputed manipulation of statewide density laws. ” “The proposed project is flat out inconsistent with local zoni.

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Kimley-Horn eliminates the guesswork of electric vehicle charger site selection

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Kimley-Horn eliminates the guesswork of electric vehicle charger site selection 0 dbarista Mon, 11/27/2023 - 15:08 Engineers Private businesses and governments can now choose their new electric vehicle (EV) charger locations with data-driven precision. TREDLite EV makes a science out of site selection.” Customized client-specific data.

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Cairo’s historic Nile river houseboats are about to be a thing of the past

Archinect

Last month the government ordered their removal, saying the boats were unsafe and lacked permits—no surprise, since it stopped renewing the permits two years ago. Colourful houseboats anchored along the Nile have been fixtures of Cairo since the 1800s. It has recently begun towing them away.

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Business Stadium Central by Zaha Hadid Architects building permit issued

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The City of Vilnius has issued the building permit for Business Stadium Central designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. Integrated within the Vilnius City Plan and the popular public square adjacent to the site, Business Stadium Central will be a new gathering place for the city.

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Off-site construction to fast track Dundee homes

Urban Realm

Discovery Homes with Voigt Architects have announced plans for 17 homes at the former St Matthews School site at Tranent Grove , Dundee. Phase one of a larger development of 64 houses the energy-efficient and affordable homes employ off-site construction methods to keep costs down and quality up.

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