International
MIPIM Special Series — Part Three: Europe
Associate editor Eliza Theiss presents a focus on the European real estate market, the third in a three-part series of reports on worldwide real estate based on presentations at the MIPIM world property market in March.
Prologis Adds Distribution Center to Wroclaw V Park
Prologis is expanding its presence in Poland, where it will construct a 376,000-square-foot, build-to-suit distribution center for a leading Polish retailer.
Chinese Conglomerate Acquires Part of One Nine Elms Redevelopment Project
A major component of London’s One Nine Elms redevelopment project recently traded hands, with original developer Green Property selling its site to a Chinese conglomerate for a reported $140 million.
Brookfield Multiplex to Develop 366 KSF Office Tower in Perth
Leading global contractor Brookfield Multiplex has been awarded the design and construction contract for Brookfield Place Tower 2 in Perth, Australia, to be developed by its client and sister company Brookfield Office Properties.
Ascott to Manage 150-Unit Somerset Alabang Manila Serviced Residence
The Ascott Ltd., CapitaLand’s wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, has increased its presence in the Philippines by securing a contract to manage a serviced residence in Alabang, a major business district in metro Manila.
$2B Deal to Transform Old London Docks into Innovation Hub
London is getting ready to redevelop London’s Royal Docks, a $2 billion project dubbed Silvertown Quays, which will be the second phase in the redevelopment of the Silvertown area.
$40B Transoceanic Canal Project Resurfaces in Nicaragua
An initiative for the construction of a new canal between the Pacific and the Caribbean is underway after a century of hibernation.
Oxford Properties to Develop Office High-Rise in Downtown Toronto
Oxford Properties Group has unveiled plans to develop the new 40-story Ernst & Young Tower in the heart of downtown Toronto.
World’s Tallest Twisted Tower Unveiled in Dubai
Cayan Investment and Development has inaugurated the world’s tallest twisted building: Cayan Tower. Previously called the Infinity Tower, the 1,017-foot-tall residential tower joins other record-breaking structures in Dubai Marina, such as the world’s tallest hotel – JW Marriott Marquis – and the world’s tallest residential tower – Princess Tower – adding a little “twist” to Dubai’s skyline.
Oil-Fueled Norwegian Fund Buys 2.4 MSF Industrial Portfolio in UK
LondonMetric Property Plc, a real estate investment trust, has recently completed the sale of its stake in a large distribution portfolio to a joint venture between U.S.-based Prologis’ European branch and Norges Bank Investment Management.