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Jackrabbit Crossing offers a regional draw with easy access right to cultural tourism within the city. The development revolves
in the crosshairs of the Valley’s growth. Jackrabbit Lane is one around creating a harmonised mixed-use urban cultural quarter
of the busiest roads in the State of Montana. The project will that will serve as a contemporary lifestyle retail and cultural
deliver a much-needed Rosauers Grocery Store along with other destination. With the objective of attracting visitors from both
amenities including restaurants, convenience stores, shopping and regional and international, this new destination will offer diverse
a hotel. Under development by Venture West Development, the opportunities to enhance Macau’s role as a co-creating hub for
project is due for completion in the fall of 2026. the promotion of cultural tourism in the neighbourhood. Taking
Belle Oaks Marketplace is a $285M mixed-use retail and inspiration from the rich heritage and stories of the past, the
multifamily redevelopment of the former Richmond Town Square nine-storey-high retail destination will provide quality-crafted
Regional Mall into a 1.7 million square foot “live-work-play”, 798 experiences that evoke an authentic sense of place. The spatial
multi-family luxury residential community located on approximately layout will take cues from Macau’s local heritage buildings and
70-acre campus in the greater Cleveland MSA. Thoughtfully designed feature an open-plan hall that encourages interaction among
and set to complete in 2026 by developer Dealpoint Merrill, Belle visitors and activities. The central escalator hall will connect each
Oaks Marketplace provides amenity rich living residential concepts level, facilitating connectivity between shops, events, exhibitions
augmented by next generation retail amenities within an urban and restaurants. On the rooftop garden, guests will be able to not
campus environment. The property is expected to be anchored by only enjoy views of Macau’s local streets, but also participate in
a 159,900sq ft Meijer supercenter grocery store (expected to have diverse events promoting cultural exchange and celebration.
two million customer visits per year), with 120,725sq ft of retail Drawing on the origins of IKEA and the core of its foundation,
and restaurants. The property currently has an adjoining 160,000sq the architectural concept behind Livat Shanghai is guided by
ft Class A self-storage facility to service the community and Belle the natural formations found in birch wood, first appreciated
Oaks Marketplace residents. The development also includes an by IKEA’s manufacturers. The project is shaped by the natural
approximate 10-acre nature park, a 12,000sq ft clubhouse with wood grain theme, with natural contours repeated throughout
resort style pool, gyms, a campus business centre, 24-hour security the site. These organic profiles are inspired by the sophisticated
and concierge services for residents. DFS Yalong Bay, Sanya, China Developers: DFS Group & Shenya Group

ASIA & AUSTRALASIA and refined techniques of Scandinavian craftsmanship, bringing The Southside is committed to fostering an artistic community
Chapman Taylor’s interior design project for a new five- a new design approach to the city of Shanghai. Designed by by infusing art elements into the mall while also strengthening
storey shopping mall in Ürümqi, Northwest China, has now Design International and developed by Ingka Centres, Livat its connection with the local community. The mall’s key design
opened. With 45,057sq m of retail and leisure space, Wuyue Shanghai will be the prototype of the new standard of urban takes inspiration from Island South’s nature and coastline; using
Plaza is located in the strategically important transportation hub centres by Ingka Centres. This unique ‘mixed-use meeting place’ curves and waves and an elegant beige palette to echo the
of Shuimogou District and the Hongguangshan Convention and anchored by Ikea will connect neighbouring plots and metro surrounding environment. The mall’s inaugural phase opened in
Exhibition centre. The project aims to create a new ecosystem station to offer a green oasis in this busy mega city. The extensive December 2023, featuring various dining options, including the
blending leisure, retail and residential elements to create a new use of nature smooths the contours of the building, seamlessly historic Queen’s Cafe, household supplies, everyday services,
cultural and tourist hub in the Shuimogou District transportation sculpting outdoor/indoor experiences to embrace, welcome and more. The mall is also connected to Exit B of the Wong
hub of Urumqi. Developed by Future Land Development and celebrate people as they escape the busyness of daily life. Chuk Hang MTR station, making it easily accessible for visitors
Holdings, the shopping mall component’s unique design reflects Livat Shanghai represents a bold fusion of architecture, culture and residents in the neighbourhood.
the local landscape, mountains, lakes and deserts. This has and community, transforming a central location in Shanghai into Snøhetta has unveiled the design for its largest project in Japan
resulted in stylised light-filled atriums and themed floors, named a dynamic urban destination. The result is a meticulously crafted to date, a mixed-use development in Tokyo. The 117,000sq
after concepts such as a floating city, a future garden, ‘air’ island, 120,000sq m, 300-shop environment that reflects the spirit of m Shibuya Upper West Project by developers Tokyu Group
an interstellar walk and a time tunnel. Construction began in Shanghai, blending modernity with cultural heritage that opened is located in the Shibuya district of Tokyo. Billed as the city’s
2021 and was completed and opened to the public in early 2024. its doors back in September. newest ‘urban retreat’, it is scheduled for completion in 2027.
Earlier this year, CR Land and 10 Design, under Egis’ Back in April, developers DFS Group and Shenya Group held a The development will bring together a vibrant combination
Architecture Line, have recently unveiled a new shopping centre, signing ceremony to mark the official commencement of the DFS of high-quality retail, a contemporary luxury hotel, and rental
MixC Changzhou, in southern Jiangsu, China. The avant-garde Wuyue Plaza, Ürümqi, China Developer: Future Land Development Holdings Yalong Bay project. The 128,000sq m scheme, which is being hailed residences as well as art and culture in the Shibuya district for
retail oasis is designed to contribute to the region’s commercial as the first world-class, seven-star luxury retail and entertainment the very first time. The project will be developed in collaboration
identity and reinforce its flourishing metropolis, combining a destination on the island, is slated for a 2026 opening. According with the adjacent Bunkamara cultural complex, which promotes
strong F&B offering with a wide range of retail tenants. Among to DFS Group and Shenya Group, the project – to be jointly built art and culture throughout Tokyo. The Shibuya Upper West
the F&B, lifestyle and apparel brands at MixC Changzhou are and operated by the partners – is expected to reach USD1.38bn Project is set to become a new landmark in Tokyo. Horizontally
% Arabica, Hoka, Anta Sneakerverse, Muji, Uniqlo and Urban in annual sales and attract 16 to 18 million visitors per year by connecting out to the city and the surrounding areas while
Revivo, to name a few. Linked seamlessly to the MTR and the 2030. It will bring fresh energy into the high-quality development stretching vertically to the sky, the building is designed as a
upcoming Line 4 in Tianning District, the 232,000sq m premier of Hainan’s tourism industry, the partners pledged. DFS Yalong landform, rising from ground level with its terraced steps, paying
establishment beckons visitors to explore its seven floors, Bay is slated to become Sanya’s premier destination for luxury tribute to the distant foothills of Mount Fuji.
promising a sensorial journey. MixC Changzhou seamlessly shopping, world-class accommodation, dining and entertainment. Sunway Malls, one of Malaysia’s largest mall owner operators,
blends modernity and natural landscapes, revitalizing the city’s It will feature luxury brands including those from LVMH Group held a ground-breaking ceremony back in August for Sunway
retail scene and enhancing the lifestyle experiences of residents to serve domestic and international high-end consumers, with Ipoh Mall, which is poised to be Perak’s largest mall upon
and visitors alike. Taking inspiration from tea culture of the elevated immersive concepts across multiple categories such as completion in 2027. With a total development cost of more
region, the project features a range of multisensory spaces and fashion, watches & jewellery and beauty. than RM1bn, the mall in Sunway City Ipoh will span over one
experiences to fulfil the evolving needs of the next generation The Southside is officially open for business. Claiming the title million square feet of net lettable area (NLA) across four retail
of consumers. Encompassing two large wings with a centrally as the largest lifestyle shopping mall located in the Southern floors and house Perak’s first ice-skating rink, an exhibition
located lobby, the design features light, bright finishes alongside District of Hong Kong Island, this exciting new complex by centre, a 36-lane bowling centre, a multipurpose sports centre,
curved void edges, accented with modern recessed lighting. developer MTR Corporation stretches over 510,000sq ft and a gourmet garden and a 10-hall cinema with a seating capacity
Soft opened in September, the M8 revitalisation project in is home to over 100 retail stores and restaurants, cafes, a of approximately 1,500. Sunway Ipoh Mall will also be built to
Macau, China by developer China Construction Engineering movie theatre, a massive supermarket and a whole lot more achieve green certification, in line with Sunway’s commitment to
(Macau) Company Limited aims to make a positive contribution MixC Changzhou, Changzhou, China Developer: CR Land for visitors to enjoy. Adhering to the concept of “Art in MTR”, ensuring all new buildings and premises from 2025 onwards will

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