South Africa’s $1.5B World Bank Loan Targets Urban Infrastructure Bottlenecks
South Africa’s $1.5 billion World Bank loan supports electricity, freight, water and sanitation reforms—but it is budget support, not a single megaproject.
Urban Development
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UN-Habitat Warns Cities Will Need 167 Million More Homes by 2040
UN-Habitat’s World Cities Report 2026 says cities face a projected need for 167 million additional homes by 2040 as affordability, climate exposure and access to jobs put pressure on urban housing systems.
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UN-Habitat Says 3 Billion People Face Inadequate Housing Worldwide
UN-Habitat’s World Cities Report 2026 says nearly 40% of the global population lacks adequate housing and calls for major investment through 2030.
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Pasadena Seeks Bids for First Phase of Preston Park Development
Pasadena has opened bidding for Phase 1 of the Preston Park Development, giving contractors until Aug. 3 to submit proposals to the city.
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ASEAN Schedules Sustainable Urbanisation Forum in Kuala Lumpur for Aug. 10–15, 2026
ASEAN’s official 2026 calendar lists a six-day sustainable urbanisation forum in Kuala Lumpur, putting housing, infrastructure and city resilience on the regional policy agenda.
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Dallas City Hall lawsuit ends, but relocation fight continues
Dallas, TX — A lawsuit over a disputed City Hall vote has ended, but Dallas still must decide whether to repair, relocate or rethink the 1500 Marilla Street site.
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Portland Planning Commission Sends Central City Zoning Plan to Council
Portland’s Planning Commission unanimously recommended Central City zoning amendments on July 14, moving the pending proposal to City Council for review.