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The severe ice and wind storm (just passing as we speak) has been challenging for most of us; but it's been far more dangerous and difficult for our many neighbors living outside without safe housing or permanent shelter. We're so grateful for the many incredible organizations and friends who work to provide food, operate warming shelters, and respond to these kinds of emergency needs for the unhoused people across our community. That's why we're also so thankful for visionary people like the mayor and council of the City of Beaverton who've worked tirelessly to bring more permanent solutions to life, like the year-round shelter we've had the pleasure of designing with them. Now a few months into construction, this incredible project represents a concerted effort to prioritize dignity, comfort, and support through trauma-informed design and integration of natural elements, plantings, and even an indoor tree growing at the heart of its shared common space. The level of commitment brought to this project by so many partners, policy makers, supporters, and service organizations feels staggering; and it shows just how much can be accomplished by open hearts and minds, from a place of abundance and care. It's incredible to play a role, and to watch this existing retail building be transformed into a place where people can safely belong and feel supported through the difficult transition from the trauma of living without a home and into stable, permanent housing. There will be many more stories to tell about this project, and we can't wait to tell them as this work unfolds into reality. https://lnkd.in/gJYN4D58 Partners: P&C Construction, Shiels Obletz Johnsen, Open Door (odhw.org), PCS Structural Solutions, Studio Wild (studiowildla.com), Arris Consulting, @Landis Consulting (landisconsulting.com) #designjustice #housingjustice #housingcrisis #housingforall #traumainformed #abundancemindset #dignityforall

As a follow-up to our last blog post, I invite you to check out Brightside CTO's new blog post. The global demand for affordable housing is at a critical point, and speed is key to addressing this crisis. Brightside’s NOMAD scaffolding and panel method offers a rapid, scalable solution for building mid-rise communities that foster well-being and social connection. This innovative construction technique is designed to deliver housing quickly without compromising on quality or sustainability. By focusing on mid-rise developments in suburban and rural areas, while using high-rises for urban centers, Brightside is leading the way toward a future of vibrant, affordable communities worldwide.  https://wix.to/dPgwKHI . . . #newblogpost #opportunityhousing #AffordableHousing #RapidConstruction #SustainableCommunities #rapidconstruction #scaffoldingmicrohomes #unitednations #UN #housingshortages #brightsidenomadmicrohomes #nomadmicrohomes #gratitude #habitat #americanfamilyhousing #3millionnewhomes #vpharris #starterhomes #innovativehousing #innovativefund #neighborhoodhome #bestlife #endhomelessness #taxincentives #prosperityhousing #unladbahay #brightsideinternational #sustainability #ASEAN #AFRICA #Philippines #GCC

As a follow-up to our last blog post, I invite you to check out Brightside CTO's new blog post. The global demand for affordable housing is at a critical point, and speed is key to addressing this crisis. Brightside’s NOMAD scaffolding and panel method offers a rapid, scalable solution for building mid-rise communities that foster well-being and social connection. This innovative construction technique is designed to deliver housing quickly without compromising on quality or sustainability. By focusing on mid-rise developments in suburban and rural areas, while using high-rises for urban centers, Brightside is leading the way toward a future of vibrant, affordable communities worldwide.  https://wix.to/dPgwKHI . . . #newblogpost #opportunityhousing #AffordableHousing #RapidConstruction #SustainableCommunities #rapidconstruction #scaffoldingmicrohomes #unitednations #UN #housingshortages #brightsidenomadmicrohomes #nomadmicrohomes #gratitude #habitat #americanfamilyhousing #3millionnewhomes #vpharris #starterhomes #innovativehousing #innovativefund #neighborhoodhome #bestlife #endhomelessness #taxincentives #prosperityhousing #unladbahay #brightsideinternational #sustainability #ASEAN #AFRICA #Philippines #GCC

Brownfield sites, often characterized by abandoned structures and environmental challenges, hold tremendous potential for transformation. At Giles, we specialize in turning these underutilized properties into thriving spaces for new development. With extensive experience working on brownfield sites, we’ve successfully redeveloped blighted areas throughout the U.S., including right here in Milwaukee. From former industrial facilities to surface parking lots, our team collaborates closely with developers, municipalities, and property owners to create tailored solutions that overcome environmental hurdles and streamline the redevelopment process. Together, we’re not just helping find solutions to challenging land conditions; we’re revitalizing communities, creating new opportunities for businesses, and fostering growth in local neighborhoods. Learn more about how Giles is helping Milwaukee build a better future! #BrownfieldRedevelopment #UrbanRenewal #MilwaukeeGrowth #CommunityDevelopment #EnvironmentalSolutions 

Advocacy alert for Richmonders! Learn more about protecting the city's historic building stock and the Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan below. #historicpreservation #advocacy #save #alert

Success and Innovation: Habitat for Humanity Roaring Fork Valley is set to break ground on a modular housing facility in Rifle, CO (population 10,551)   “We’re proving to rural Colorado, rural America, this is the kind of solution you can have,” said Habitat Roaring Fork CEO Gail Schwartz. “This is how we can build a workforce, but also be building affordably and consistently,” she said. “It’s a bold concept, but it’s a critical concept for us to be able to move forward.”   The Rifle facility is set to start producing modular homes in summer of 2025, with a variety of floor plans and blueprints, including ADUs. https://lnkd.in/e67KCPyq Habitat colleagues: There is a collection of resources for offsite and modular production on MyHabitat. Comment or send me a message and I'll send you the direct link! #Rural #RuralDevelopment #RuralHousing #RuralCommunities #HabitatForHumanity #AffordableHousing #Homeownership #AffordableHomeownership #ModularConstruction #OffsiteConstruction

Can Your Town Solve the #Housing Crisis? In #Cincinnati, planners, developers and designers connected to the @NewUrbanism and @StrongTowns movements gathered to find bottom-up ways to build more homes. https://loom.ly/7_OacI4

When we say we wouldn’t be where we are without our amazing team, we mean it. Our #BrancoBuilt community is truly one of the most special there is. Because of this, we know that every project is built with the same dedication and commitment we give each other. And that’s how we’ll Keep Changing the Landscape, Together! #Construction #ConstructionIndustry #CommercialConstruction

Here are some responses from our Springboard attendees on Affordable Homes, when presented with the question "𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝘅𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆?" 💰 "Single people in need of some support." 💸 "Affordable and Secure - Long Term." 🏡 "Focus on Brownfield sites - lots of run down industrial areas." 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? #AffordableHousing #HomesForAll #EqualOpportunity #SafeAndSecure #CommunityMatters

$146.4M value loss in 23 years. But that loss is a catalyst for something new for Gwinnett Place Mall. Much-needed housing is a big part of the redevelopment plan. The "residential-heavy plan, called Global Villages, would create a central park as the communal nucleus, remake all roadways as Complete Streets with connections to other key points in Duluth, and enhance transit with possible bus-rapid-transit options and a new transit center." Redevelopment requires ingenuity, some adaptive reuse, and a lot of unique building product applications. #buildingproducts #commercialdevelopment #housinginnovation #constructionverse https://lnkd.in/gBWGT3MQ