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Ithmaar Development Company (IDC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ithmaar Bank, is set to launch a mixed-use project built on a man-made island off the coast of Bahrain. In March 2013, the $1.6 billion Dilmunia Island awarded an infrastructure package to Cebarco Bahrain (part of KAR Group). The infrastructure package includes the...
[ Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA ] The 196-hectare Bandar Malaysia project includes the redevelopment of the old Sungai Besi Airport in Kuala Lumpur, in an elaborate and large-scale mixed-use scheme. The project vision combines a vibrant mixed-use community with a commercial district to foster creativity and innovation, and to become an international...
[ San Francisco, California USA ] The 27-acre development owned and under development by the San Francisco Giants, appears to be picking up momentum. The waterfront redevelopment area is situated across a waterway from Giant’s stadium. According to press reports, Anchor Brewing Co. has been announced as the Giants’ first...
[ Dallas, Texas USA ] A comprehensive vision has been established for 430 urban acres in Dallas, a planning area known officially as the Valley View-Galleria Area Special Purpose District. The project area was approved by the Dallas City Plan Commission in early May (2013). The project area is bound...
[ Petaling Jaya, Malaysia ] The Warisan Merdeka is a 1,957 ft (596 m), 118-story skyscraper proposed to be built in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). When completed in 2015, it will be the tallest building in Malaysia, succeeding the Petronas Twin Tower (at 88 stories). It is planned to be constructed within the vicinity of...
[ Frisco, Texas USA ] Forest City Texas and the City of Frisco, Texas have agreed to a deal for the long-term development of Frisco North, a mixed-used project to be located in Frisco, Texas. The development is located at the corner of the Dallas North Tollway and U.S. Highway...
[ Al-Khobar, SAUDI ARABIA ] “Al Bayt 57″ is a 500,000 square meter mixed-use development to be located on a 40,000 square meter site along King Saud Road in Al-Khobar. Al-Khobar is a city in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Full build-out of the...
[ Mumbai, INDIA ] Working through its affiliate, Bombay Realty, Wadia Group is developing its first fully integrated mixed-use facility, a 29-acre project called Island City Center. Island City Center will include luxury residences, serviced apartments, office space, a luxury hotel, shopping mall, high street, an international school, and...
[ Seoul, SOUTH KOREA ] Yongsan International Business District is a large USD $28 billion mixed-use district planned for a 3,000-hectare site along the Han River in Seoul. The new business district is situated just outside the Seoul’s historic city center near Yongsan Station. The district is the largest...
[ Dubai, UAE ] Dubai’s ruler, His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has announced a major initiative to develop Mohammed Bin Rashid City. The multi-billion dollar project will be developed to include several components. The project will be located between Emirates Road, Al Khail Road and Shaikh Zayed...
[ London, ENGLAND ] The Carlyle Group has announced its intention to create a new urban town center on the south of the River Thames between the South Bank and Bankside. This new urban quarter will comprise nine new buildings of between five and 48 stories in height. The development...
[ Taipei, TAIWAN ] As envisioned the project will include 158,000 square meters of office, retail, hotel, and residential space. The project will be a transportation hub providing access to three subway lines. Work is expected to commence during 2013. Taipei Gateway International Development Co. Ltd. leads the consortium of...
[ Hanoi, VIETNAM ] Vingroup is developing eight mixed-use projects in Vietnam, at a cost of more than $8 billion USD. As of mid-year 2012, Vingroup was the largest publcly-traded real estate development company in Vietnam. Vingroup Joint Stock Co. was organized in 2012, merging Vinpearl and Vincom, organized in...
[ Brentwood, Tennessee USA ] Developers have proposed The Streets of Brentwood, a 970,212 square foot mixed-use project to be located in Brentwood, Tennessee. The lifesytle-style project is envisioned to include office, residential, and retail uses, as well as a premium movie theater. A substantial parking structure is central to...
[ Houston, Texas USA ] Developer OliverMcMillan (Los Angeles) intends to start construction on River Oaks District, a $275 million mixed-use project to be located a half-mile from Houston’s Galleria Mall. The project will include 650,000 square feet on a 15-acre project site, to include retail, residential, and office space....
