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MIT’s Master of Real Estate Development Program Offers Scholarships for Students Interested in Sustainability, Finance & More

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The MIT Master of Science in Real Estate Development (MSRED) offers an unparalleled education in real estate practice. Candidates for the MSRED degree come to the Program with several years of experience within the built environment. Students listen during presentation at developer office in downtown Boston, October 2022.

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White House announces new guidebook to funding office conversions nationwide

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The Biden Administration has announced a new initiative aimed at financing office conversions in an effort to combat the growing problem of high vacancy rates and housing affordability in markets large and small across the country. The announcement comes as vacancy rates have skyrocketed to 30-year highs, according to the White House.

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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. The entire project is financed, including the tower — if the tower gets approved." Developer Bert Belander was quoted calling the project "fanciful".

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Casablanca Finance City Tower becomes Morphosis’ first project in Africa

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The 25-story Casablanca Finance City Tower has become the first project to be completed in the newly-established Casablanca Finance City, a new business district being developed in Morocco's Anfa District.

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Higher development charges, less federal money

Brandon Donnelly

Metro Vancouver, which includes the City of Vancouver and 20 other municipalities, is proposing to increase its development cost charges (DCC) : Metro Vancouver is proposing to increase DCCs by roughly $23,000 per new single-family home; $21,000 per new townhome; and $14,000 per new apartment. So this is not all going onto new supply.

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China Resources Qianhai Center Development

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Developed by CR Land, the project covers 6.18 Developed by CR Land, the project covers 6.18 The overall development totals more than 500,000 square meters and includes three office towers, a five-star hotel tower, an apartment tower, and a terraced retail complex.

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Goldman Sachs invests in affordable housing initiatives

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“You’ve got to, one, have a place to call home, and two, that’s got to be a safe environment for not only Black women, but Black girls that are growing up in those houses.”

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