Gemma Battenbough . Articles Global round up Norman Foster is shunted off San Fran project, images reveal a new mixed-use district in Turkey and designs for China's fantasy island get underway, in today's global news. King of Pop to get off-the-wall monument The white glove is off for this design competition to create a monument to Michael Jackson. Obese cities given a designer diet plan Architects must help tackle Australia's obesity epidemic and start designing fitness-friendly cities, according to a new national design guide. Outrage as native titles blamed for housing hold up The West Australian government's decision to blame the hold up in home building on native title legislation has provoked indignation from social justice officials who say the claims are bogus and misleading. Sustainable Sydney 2030: one year on This week saw the City of Sydney's Sustainable Sydney 2030 snap up a commendation at the Australia Award for Public Architecture. But what is the programme actually delivering? We chart its progress, one year since launch. Open tenders Welcome to our weekly round up of the latest national open tenders seeking architectural expertise.
