City Developments

Japan is converting disused golf courses into solar farms as the country runs out of open land for large-scale renewable projects. With mountains, farmland and dense cities off-limits, shuttered golf venues offer flat, already-cleared sites near existing infrastructure, making them an increasingly popular choice for solar developers.

City Developments, the Singapore property group controlled by one of the city's wealthiest families, plans to invest S$5 billion (about US$3.9 billion) in Singapore, China and Japan by 2029. The move is aimed at regaining investor confidence after a public feud within the founding clan weighed on the company.

Luigi Mangione's state murder trial has been adjourned, with no immediate word from the court on when proceedings will resume. Mangione is charged in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. The case remains the subject of heavy public attention, and the delay leaves both the prosecution and defense waiting on a new schedule.

A data center developer is suing the city of St. Louis after local officials required the project to supply renewable energy on-site. The lawsuit challenges the city's authority to impose clean-energy conditions on new data center developments. The dispute highlights growing tension between booming data center construction and municipal efforts to curb energy demand and emissions.

Canada's federal government has unveiled its latest housing strategy, prompting analysis of what it means for rents, homebuilding and real estate investors. Commentary so far centres on whether the plan can boost supply fast enough to ease affordability pressures in cities like Toronto and Vancouver, and how developers and landlords may respond to new incentives and rules.

Surging property prices in central Tokyo are reshaping where residents want to live, with suburban areas increasingly ranking as the most desirable residential destinations. As affordability pressures mount, homebuyers are trading proximity to the city centre for more space and lower costs on the outskirts, a shift that could reshape demand and development patterns across the metropolitan area.

A nor'easter is hammering Ocean City, Maryland, with heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding. WBAL-TV reports that the storm is battering the popular resort town, with floodwaters and gusty conditions affecting the shoreline. Residents and visitors are being warned about hazardous conditions as the coastal storm continues to move through the region.

Chet Holmgren's latest reported weight is drawing attention as the new NBA season approaches, with fans and analysts discussing whether the Oklahoma City Thunder big man has added bulk to his frame. His physical development is seen as a key factor in his durability and the Thunder's championship hopes.

Utah City has released plans for a new retail district called 'Broad Street' in Vineyard, Utah. The development outlines a shopping and commercial area as part of the city's broader growth vision. Details of the plans were published by local Utah County news, drawing attention from residents following the rapid development of the Vineyard area.

Four luxury residential developments are being launched onto the London property market even as industry commentary describes a 'collapse' in new high-end development across the city. The report from Mansion Global highlights the new schemes and their arrival at a moment when far fewer premium projects are being built, drawing attention from buyers and market watchers tracking London's prime housing supply.

A man has been charged as part of a murder investigation near the railroad tracks in Morganton, North Carolina. Queen City News reported the charge, but details about the victim, the suspect's identity or the circumstances of the death have not yet been released. Local residents are following the case as investigators continue their work in the area.

Prosper Portland's executive director is appearing on Eye on Northwest Politics to discuss the agency's efforts to revitalize downtown Portland. The interview focuses on how the city's economic development agency plans to bring workers, visitors and investment back to a city center still struggling with vacant storefronts and reduced foot traffic since the pandemic. Residents and business leaders have been closely watching what steps officials will propose.