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As part of our #whycoliving campaign with industry leaders in the UK co-living sector, we have been conducting research on the benefits and potentials of shared living. 🤓 Following up on our site visit to Folk Florence Dock last week, we have just published a research-backed article that shares evidence for why co-living is a catalyst for urban regeneration. 👀 The article found that co-living can help to deliver social regeneration of local areas by: ☕ Providing spaces, resources and events which are available to the local communities they are located in, 🌆 Contributing to affordable housing provision through affordable homes, discount market rent homes, or cash-in-lieu contributions to the local authority,  👷🏼♀️ Attracting urban professionals and key workers who may choose to stay in the area longer term and creating good quality local jobs. Co-living can enhance social connection and resident wellbeing, which contributes to healthy and happy neighbourhoods. It does this through: 🎉 Regular events which include engagement with local neighbourhoods, volunteering opportunities, and a range of activities to suit different interests and needs, 👩🏾❤️👨🏼 Design which facilitates social interaction through inviting and varied communal areas and the creation of natural “collision” points and opportunities for interaction, ❗ The practices of resident-facing staff, including encouraging residents to socialise, and taking time and care to look after resident wellbeing and safety. The article argues that co-living has a strong potential to achieve high levels of social impact, and should be a standard component of a healthy housing mix in urban areas. You can find the article in the comments below!  #coliving #urbanregeneration #placemaking #realestate #housing

Edgbaston has been granted planning permission by Birmingham City Council for a major ground redevelopment project that will include a new on-site hotel. Planners unanimously approved the £42-million pound scheme today and work is expected to start in September and be complete in time for the Men’s Ashes Test against Australia in 2027. Read More 📝 https://lnkd.in/e7mbH8sJ 💬 “We’re grateful to Birmingham City Council for approving the plans and for sharing our vision to bring increased economic and social benefits to the region through international sport." #Edgbaston

https://gofund.me/f324e646 It’s great to see colleagues in industry post here on a regular basis and witness success and influences of different kinds… On this occasion I’d like to share the below link relating to a tragedy that recently befell my family. My beloved niece Elsie, without cliche, the most beautiful, intelligent and kind spirit in the world, has been cruelly taken from us by the events that have transpired in our home town of southport. Her friends and family are seeking support for her family to come to terms with the tragedy that has befallen us. Please give anything you can Love to all Chris and Elsie’s friends and family xxx

Downing reveals first look of amenities at Square Gardens co-living: https://lnkd.in/eVTaHA-M cc Bay Downing, Kieran Tracey, SimpsonHaugh, KKA and Technogym #btrnews #coliving #sharedliving #residential #builtenvironment #manchester