AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPublic Housing Under Fire (Sydney): Riot police moved in on day 26 of protests over the demolition of 750 public housing flats in Waterloo, with the government saying it will replace them with 3,300 homes and deliver at least half as social or affordable housing. Housing Crisis Tech for Homelessness (Tucson): Tucson launched a real-time shelter resource dashboard to connect people to open beds and services as the city faces a large affordable-housing waitlist and shelter funding pressure. Autonomous Vehicles vs Construction Zones (US): Waymo recalled nearly 3,900 robotaxis after software issues led cars into freeway construction zones in Phoenix and the Bay Area, prompting freeway operations to be restricted while fixes are developed. Policy Push for Affordability (Greece): Greece released its National Housing Strategy 2026–2035 for consultation, proposing rent caps for low-quality homes, a permanent “My Home” mortgage program, and VAT reductions for affordable/social housing construction. Construction Pipeline & Workforce (UK): CITB published its Construction Workforce Outlook 2026–2030, warning of ongoing recruitment and retention challenges even as demand returns to growth. Design & Development Spotlight (Portugal): Condominio Cascais in Cascais, Portugal won Silver in the A’ Design Award for Construction and Real Estate Projects Design. Local Build-to-Rent/ADU Supply (Nevada): Nevada’s new “casita” law will require local code changes by July 1 to expand accessory dwelling unit options across the Las Vegas Valley. Housing Governance Dispute (Nigeria): Nigeria’s ADC criticized the ruling APC for “personalizing” judges’ housing commissioning, arguing it undermines judicial independence.
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