AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHousing Policy & Planning: Cork City Council approved rezoning of 263.43 hectares for new and sustainable residential neighbourhoods, but public submissions warned of missing infrastructure like transport, healthcare, schools and utilities. Local Governance: Santa Monica reversed course on upzoning near the Expo/Bundy station, pushing for options that include single-family parcels instead of multifamily-focused density. Affordable Housing Delivery: County Durham cleared the way for 90 affordable homes on the former Silver Courts estate site, replacing homes deemed “no longer fit for purpose.” Construction & Disruption: Sharon’s Service Avenue bridge work is set to run for about six months, with traffic reduced to one lane; Bluffton launched a free shuttle to help visitors navigate ongoing streetscape upgrades. Regulation & Compliance: Hong Kong passed amendments banning smoking at all construction sites from 17 July 2026, with fixed penalties for offenders and higher fines for contractors. Global Market Signals: CBRE said India drew record USD 8.5bn in real estate equity inflows in H1 2026, while UK construction output rose for the third straight quarter to May despite a May slowdown. Housing Finance & Skills: Australia launched its first Certificate III in Prefabrication Installation to build workforce skills for modern housing construction.
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