building

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In 2016, the city asked developers to propose building affordable housing on the city-owned parking lot in Venice, a once-working class community now home to multimillion-dollar homes and upscale restaurants.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

An extended trip in Lebanon revealed that divisive forces are building again, putting its society under the most pressure it has faced in years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

"It feels like those numbers are a little bit disappointing given the excitement that was building up. We thought there would be more."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

"The municipal engineer decided we could not use the building."

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

There are high-rise offices and impressive, colorful buildings, like the Metropolitan Theater, Crystal Arcade, and Jai Alai Building, a sports complex that is considered the finest art deco building in Asia.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly