OAKLAND TOWNSHIP: An Oakland County organization representing military veterans and others with disabilities has filed a federal lawsuit alleging Oakland Township officials of engaging in unfair housing practices and violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act. Read More »
Manmade floating islands to support new housing compounds in harbor cities
COPENHAGEN: An application for manmade floating islands has been green-lighted by city hall committees in Denmark’s capital. Called Enghave Brygge, the new islands will cover an area of 72 acres in total, strung along the quayside of an inner-city waterway that flows south into the Read More »
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Smartphone manufacturer to fund affordable community rental housing for geeks
GUANGZHOU: Lei Jun, CEO of China’s third largest designer and distributor of smartphones, mobile apps and consumer electronics Xiaomi is to invest 100 million yuan in a new form of community housing. The you+ International Youth Apartment (you+) differs from traditional property developments because it Read More »
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Women less confident about retirement goals – survey
LOS ANGELES: Women are feeling a lot less confident about reaching their retirement savings goals than men, with the latest retirement savings survey saying women “have every reason to be concerned”.
The survey conducted in October with 700 people found that Read More »
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