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Property developers’ liquidity shortfalls are stalling urban renewal projects

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Urban renewal projects are hitting roadblocks due to ongoing financial distress among property developers.
ICYDK: Urban renewal involves reconstructing old, shabby residential developments into high-rise apartment buildings with improved amenities.

Households forced to relocate during urban renewal...



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