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Urban Retail + Housing: NYCEDC and Mayor Mamdani unveiled “The Peninsula” in the Bronx as the first city-owned grocery store site—20,000 sq ft in Hunts Point, opening by end-2027—inside a broader redevelopment of the former Spofford Juvenile Detention Facility that also adds 740 affordable homes plus public space and community uses. Project Delivery Watch: Malaysia’s Works ministry says only 5.2% of 851 government projects are “sick,” with most delays tied to contractor scheduling, planning, and cash flow—while a few projects may be terminated or rescued with time extensions. Road + Utilities: Cedar Falls crews started West 22nd Street reconstruction (10–12 weeks) replacing sewer, water, storm lines, and pavement. Local Construction Moves: Massillon approved work toward its first roundabout (Main Ave W/Tremont Ave SW), targeting a June start and November completion. Safety + Compliance: UP blacklisted a firm and inspection agency after a water tank collapse in Bareilly, suspending engineers and ordering a statewide safety audit. Industry + Tech: Applied Aeronautics launched SkyBeam, a modular heavy-lift quadrotor aimed at defense, inspection, and emergency response.

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OTS member states sign memorandum on cooperation in sustainable urban development

OTS member states sign memorandum on cooperation in sustainable urban development

Deputy minister: Türkiye is ready to share its urban planning experience with D-8 countries

Deputy minister: Türkiye is ready to share its urban planning experience with D-8 countries

Kazakh official: Long-term approach to urban development is essential

Kazakh official: Long-term approach to urban development is essential

Construction is ploughing ahead, though government still has to explain detail of how it will find around £7 billion to fund Lower Thames Crossing

Construction is ploughing ahead, though government still has to explain detail of how it will find around £7 billion to fund Lower Thames Crossing


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