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Conservation areas..... Like buses, sometimes similar projects come along... This week I've been investigating the impact of new-build proposals upon the historic significance of adjcent conservation areas. In one case, not very adjacent! As was apparent with the M&S HQ Oxford Street proposal, poured over in the High Court in February this year, a property doesn't have to be in a conservation area to need a heritage statement and impact assessment to consider the impact your proposals may have upon 'special character'. However, unless you engage in a pre-app process, this expectation from the local council may not be apparent until the full application is lodged. To mitigate this, would you commission a heritage statement and impact assessment pre-emptively? Does this therefore suggest the pre-app process is becoming a necessary risk-mitigation measure? #heritage #architecture #listedbuildings #listed #development #risk #planning #mitigation #conservation #conservationareas

We are excited to share that our Director Debbie has just written an article featured in the National Builders Guide (Issue 2, 2024)! In this piece, she dives into what is Landscape Architecture, exploring how it can help you with your project 🌱🏗️ Check it out to learn more about how we're work and aim to increase biodiversity help the ecological balance and help your project. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/enDZiRhk #LandscapeArchitecture #BuildersGuide #article

Between unpredictable climate changes, urbanization, and the limited availability of public space, many community leaders are struggling to tackle public projects that are built to withstand long-term environmental impacts. See how landscape architecture support can help make sure that your budget is well spent: https://hubs.la/Q02DKJp30 #CGA85Years #LandscapeArchitecture #CommunityDevelopment #PublicWorks

TL;DR Please share your leads/recommendations for an interdisciplinary design/architecture masters programme that is socially, environmentally, and politically progressive in Europe or elsewhere (not UK). --- I have had to withdraw my acceptance to the RCA 💔 My fee status was changed from Home (£19,700) to Overseas (£46,700) because... I'm not married. There are different criteria for what classifies as a relationship for living in the UK versus studying in the UK. I've lived in the UK for four years as an unmarried partner of an EU citizen under the EU Settlement Scheme. But studying — that requires marriage or civil partnership. This regulation applies to all UK universities. Paying Overseas fees upfront isn't an option for me. So I won't be able to study in the UK.

“𝘐𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘯𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘯𝘰 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦.” Russell Reid, Senior Aboriginal Affairs and Participation Consultant and Gamilaraay man, puts it in stark and simple terms. Dig deeper though, and we can find many more valuable lessons to learn from Country in managing our water resources for a sustainable and resilient future. “𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘭𝘦𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘯 𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘢 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵,” Russell says. In this article, Russell and Jennifer McDonnell, a Principal in our Engagement team, discuss how the right co-design processes, engagement and solutions can lead to great outcomes for communities: https://lnkd.in/ghpbizTw Images 🎨: A bend in the Yarra River, a vital source of water and lore for all Melbourne tribes and Sydney Water Basin and Aboriginal tribes by Michael Hromek, Technical Executive – Indigenous (Architecture), Design and Knowledge (Yuin)  #FirstNations #Water #CommunityEngagement #SocialValue #IndigenousSpecialistServices #IndigenousKnowledge #IndigenousDesign #WeAreWSP

Insightful commentary on how to approach engagement with Traditional Owners to create sustainable outcomes. It’s about listening, connecting, and learning.

The Water Sensitive Cities Webinar: 'Enabling community resilience to fire and floods’ featuring presentations by Euan Hind and Dr Adriana Keating from the Monash Sustainable Development Institute was perfectly timed for week one of my Landscape Architecture capstone unit: Resilient Landscapes. Reflecting on the issue of 'disasters' in our cities, it is clear that the approach needs a shake up, particularly with regard to current governmental structures. We must move from a reactive to an adaptive management approach in order for resilience to be achieved. Furthermore, both talks underscored the need for a community centric approach to resilience planning and design. We are so lucky to have a multitude of community organisations with a wealth of cultural, historical and scientific knowledge. However, as Dr Keating put it ‘community led, is not community alone’. It is critical that we push for our governance systems to create space to support and value the voices in our communities to ensure that we can thrive in the future. Pictured: Kedron Brook after big rains in February

Back to school: Environmental enrichment strategies, including the incorporation of daylight, can be used to super charged student performance. Studies show consistently that good quality daylight enhances student learning, compared to those students who learned in environments that received the least amount of natural light. Country Day School, Farrow Partners, TriAxis Construction Managers. Environmental enrichment. Constructing heath. constructinghealth.ca #causehealth #constructinghealth #enrichedenvironments #architecture #salutogenesis #farrowpartners

Spatial planning is a crucial aspect of urban development and land use management, playing a vital role in shaping the physical, economic, and social fabric of communities. Here are three strong reasons why spatial planning is important: 1. Optimized Land Use and Resource Management 2. Enhanced Quality of Life and Community Well-being 3. Economic Growth and Development In conclusion, spatial planning is essential for creating functional, sustainable, and vibrant communities. By optimizing land use, enhancing quality of life, and driving economic growth, it lays the foundation for a well-organized and prosperous society. #sustainability #architecture #spatialplanning #building #buildenvironment #communitydevelopment

The consequences of climate change on infrastructure are disastrous. In response to the urgent need for resilient solutions to rising sea levels and the threat of inundation faced by coastal regions worldwide, floating architecture has captured the imagination of architects and engineers. Traditional approaches to coastal development are no longer viable, necessitating a shift in how we conceptualize and construct our urban environments. Floating structures provide a means to adapt to changing environmental conditions while minimizing the impact on fragile coastal ecosystems. Read More - https://lnkd.in/dBYGFtMf #floatingarchitecture #infrastructuredevelopment #aecindustry #indovance