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BROOKFIELD LANDFILL TRANSFORMED INTO BROOKFIELD PARK
In 2010, New York spread 2 million tons of clean soil over a former landfill. 7 years later, the site reopened as a 258-acre park with wetlands, woodlands, ponds and trailsNew York City transformed a former landfill into Brookfield Park. This extensive project involved capping and remediating the site for publ...- Ohio-based company transforms old wind turbine blades into beautiful, sustainable benches, tables and other public-space furnitureIn an innovative twist, retired wind turbine blades are getting a second life as robust public furniture, including stylish benches and tab...
- In 1983, Atari dumped 14 truckloads of games like E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, the Atari 2600 and others in a landfill in New Mexico. In 2014 more than 800 of them were sold for more than $100,000Atari’s 1983 disposal of video-game cartridges and computer equipment at an Alamogordo, New Mexico landfill became one of gaming’s most fam...
- Brookfield looks to buy PGP Glass for up to $1.5 bn from BlackstoneBrookfield is negotiating to acquire PGP Glass from Blackstone for $1.3 billion. This deal marks a significant transaction between two majo...
- In 2024, engineers turned 140,000 coffees’ worth of used grounds into concrete; the 30-cubic-metre footpath saved more than 3 tons of sandCoffee concrete: Spent coffee grounds were transformed into biochar for a Pakenham footpath project. This innovation replaced river sand, d...
- Atlanta turns a nearly 7,000-pound retired wind turbine blade into a 50-foot pedestrian bridge; Colorado blade now helps walkers cross Beaverbrook Park creekA remarkable transformation has taken place in Atlanta's Beaverbrook Park, where an old wind turbine blade has been creatively converted in...
- South Bend recovered 15,000 tons of concrete and bricks plus metal and wood from the former Studebaker Plant 8; the materials were reused on site or sold, instead of being buriedThe deconstruction of an aged Studebaker factory in South Bend was performed meticulously to reclaim materials for future use. Through this...
- In 2021, UMass Chan dismantled part of its First Road garage for a new research building; 8,445 tons of steel and concrete were reclaimed, 99% by weightUMass Chan Medical School in Worcester has set a remarkable precedent by achieving a 99 percent material reclamation rate during their late...
- In 2021, Australia's RMIT helped Coles put 900,000 pieces of soft plastic into concrete. 1 year later, another Coles development was set to reuse 6.5 million pieces through PolyrokRMIT University developed Polyrok, a plastic aggregate from recycled soft plastics. This innovative material was first used commercially at...
- In 1997, Salem cleared seven buildings to make way for a new courthouse square; Marion County diverted 13,726 tons of demolition debris and separately salvaged 661 tons of bricks for local reuseIn 1997, Marion County showcased a remarkable effort in diverting demolition waste. The initiative recycled over eighty percent of construc...
- Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai hold 62% of total office space portfolio owned by listed REITsIndian cities are showing a strong trend in real estate investment, with four major locations accounting for sixty-two percent of all liste...
- From US to Vietnam: How foreign real estate players are making a big entry into IndiaInternational real estate players are actively investing in India's expanding urban landscape. Foreign developers and investors are explori...
- Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai hold 62pc of total office space portfolio owned by listed REITsIn India, four key cities dominate the REIT office landscape, accounting for sixty-two percent of total listed space. Bengaluru stands out ...
- Brookfield's ₹2500 crore Bikaner renewable energy portfolio acquisition: Inox Clean Energy, Purvah Green Power lead raceInox Clean Energy and Purvah Green Power are leading contenders for Brookfield's Bikaner renewable energy portfolio. This 550 MW asset, sup...
- In 1991, Berkeley transformed a landfill into Cesar Chavez Park. 35 years later, the former dump is a scenic waterfront park with an annual kite festival for localsAtlas Obscura identifies César Chávez Park as a former landfill that hosts an annual kite festival and notes that the Berkeley Kite Festiva...
- This 7,000-pound wind turbine blade retired from a Colorado wind farm; Today, it serves as a pedestrian bridge in GeorgiaIn a remarkable transformation, a retired 7,000-pound wind turbine blade from a Colorado wind farm has been ingeniously repurposed as a ped...
- JSW Neo, Blackstone & Macquarie among suitors for BluPine EnergySeveral companies submitted bids for BluPine Energy's renewable assets. JSW Neo Energy and Inox Clean are among the potential buyers. Black...
- Canadian Pension Fund La Caisse buys 24% stake in Brookfield-backed Altius for ₹12,100 crCanadian investor La Caisse acquired a significant stake in Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust. This investment totals approximately ₹12,1...
- Wall street bets on shielding Indian real estate from climate disasterClimate resilience is emerging as a new measure of value in India's realty market. Investors are pouring money into infrastructure to prote...
- Jefferies initiates coverage on Leela Hotels with Buy rating, sees 22% upsideJefferies initiated coverage on Leela Hotels with a Buy rating and a Rs 675 target, citing India’s premiumisation trend, rising luxury trav...
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