Jessica Fiur is the editor-in-chief at Multi-Housing News and Commercial Property Executive and writes the award-winning blog What Renters Want.

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‘Vista Lux’ Retail Strip Coming Soon to AKOYA Oxygen in Dubai

DAMAC Properties, the developer of Dubai’s AKOYA Oxygen, revealed the master-planned luxury living community’s upscale retail strip at the Arabian Travel Market exhibition, a major travel and tourism event held in Dubai. Called Vista Lux, the upscale entertainment and retail district will encompass some 1 million square feet, extending through the center of the neighborhood.

Greystar & Ivanhoé Cambridge Team Up on Eco-Friendly D.C. Community

Greystar and Ivanhoé Cambridge are developing 801 New Jersey Ave., SE, a new mixed-use development in Washington, D.C.

Wayne Everett Joins Pennrose Properties as Director of Asset Management

Wayne Everett has joined Pennrose Properties LLC as director of asset management, a new position for the organization.

Tristan Buys Four Italian Shopping Malls from French Altarea for $137M

Pan-European real estate investment manager Tristan Capital Partners has entered the Italian market with the acquisition of four shopping centers through its EPISO 3 opportunity fund.

First Development in Three Decades Announced for Malmö Neighborhood

Located on the Southern end of Sweden, the city of Malmö is seeing a large amount of recent activity with a newly announced residential development in its Vårsången neighborhood.

Wanda Group to Invest $26B in Developments across the Province of Sichuan

Dalian Wanda Group, one of China’s largest property developers and the world’s largest cinema chain operator has announced plans to invest 162 billion yuan (more than $26 billion) in developments across the Sichuan province.

CHW Finishes Redevelopment of LA County Affordable Housing

Community HousingWorks has completed work on the redevelopment of the 88-unit Azusa Apartments.

The Community Development Trust Announces New Leadership Hire

The Community Development Trust (CDT) announced the hiring of a new member to its team: Matt Zarlengo, vice president – debt and equity investments.

AIM Conference Special Report: Five AIM Takeaways

Here’s a few of the industry lessons that AIM 2015 brought into the spotlight.

CPC Helps Keep NYC Community Affordable

With funding through Freddie Mac, Community Preservation Corporation has closed on a $40 million loan for the refinancing of Cathedral Parkway Towers. Refinancing helps prevent otherwise unavoidable rent increases that would have resulted from escalating operating costs at the 309-unit Mitchell-Lama project on West 110th Street in New York City.