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The Missing Middle... It’s clear that there is a pressing need for more housing options to accommodate our increasingly diverse population. We must introduce changes to R2 and R3 zones to foster vibrant communities that offer better access to transportation, open spaces, and retail. Emphasising good placemaking and prioritising housing near public transport are crucial steps. This is an issue that affects regions and cities across NSW. Let’s work together to create richer, more inclusive communities through diverse housing options...   Project Image: Heart of Willoughby, Urban Design by Dickson Rothschild   INSPIRED? - https://lnkd.in/gxS2YdRJ   #dicksonrothschild, #missingmiddle, #councilsupport, #consent, #approvals, #architecture, #contemporaryarchitecture, #residential #construction, #housingcrisis #HousingDiversity #CommunityDevelopment #NSWUrbanPlanning

Clackamas County Circuit Courthouse - A #PublicPrivatePartnership at the #AAJConference, Designing for Change: Architects #Transforming the #JusticeSystem On Sep 26, Debbie Spradley, Nancy Bush, Jon Kindrachuk, and Sean Link will be discussing the process and the details of the Clackamas County Courthouse project, which is being delivered via the PPP model: The remarkable growth of Clackamas County, Ore., rendered the existing county courthouse inadequate, and the financing modalities and schedules of yesterday impractical. The solution was a private-public partnership dedicated to crafting a trauma-informed courthouse. Our design for the new Clackamas County Courthouse rises to the needs of both modern civic and workplace life by prioritizing accessibility and connectivity, with thoughtful interior organization and connections to nature throughout. This works to foster community both internally — with common spaces, intuitive wayfinding, and clear sightlines — and with adjacent services, reducing the stress inherent to needlessly complex civic buildings. This responsibility to community and connection extends to the environment itself, with special care given to make the courthouse resilient to natural extremes and wildfires, while implementing a thoughtful water management system.

Plans for an office complex near Forsyth Park advanced after receiving zoning approval from the MPC. The project at West Park Avenue and Whitaker Street will replace the Sterling Seacrest site with a multi-story building and underground parking. The rezoning allows for a larger building footprint and height. Despite neighborhood opposition, the Victorian Neighborhood Association supports the project. The design will next go before the Historic Preservation Commission. ___ #neillrealtygroup #annmarieneilldeals #realtyonegroupinclusion #realestate #savannahga #forsythpark #savannahdevelopment #officecomplex #realestatenews #savannahga #commercialrealestate #zoningchanges #urbanplanning #historicpreservation #savannahprojects

Clackamas County Circuit Courthouse - A #PublicPrivatePartnership at the #AAJConference, Designing for Change: Architects Transforming the #JusticeSystem. On Sep 26, Nancy Bush, Debbie Spradley, Jon Kindrachuk, and Sean Link will be discussing the process and the details of the Clackamas County Courthouse project, which is being delivered via the PPP model: The remarkable growth of Clackamas County, Ore., rendered the existing county courthouse inadequate, and the financing modalities and schedules of yesterday impractical. The solution was a private-public partnership dedicated to crafting a trauma-informed courthouse. Our design for the new Clackamas County Courthouse rises to the needs of both modern civic and workplace life by prioritizing accessibility and connectivity, with thoughtful interior organization and connections to nature throughout. This works to foster community both internally — with common spaces, intuitive wayfinding, and clear sightlines — and with adjacent services, reducing the stress inherent to needlessly complex civic buildings. This responsibility to community and connection extends to the environment itself, with special care given to make the courthouse resilient to natural extremes and wildfires, while implementing a thoughtful water management system. https://lnkd.in/ebigCKbc

In addition to all of the meat and potatoes, #CityOfYes also includes its fair share of catchy names, like "Transit Oriented Development" and "Town Center" zoning. In truth, neither one of these terms appears at all in the zoning text, but they refer to some small provisions which can have a big impact. Today, we dig into Transit Oriented Development (TOD) and tomorrow we check out Town Center. As a planning concept, TOD refers to any mechanism that a municipality uses to incentivize development close to public transit. In the case of NYC, that means the subway and commuter rail lines (i.e. Metro North & LIRR) that run into Manhattan, which the Zoning Resolution has enshrined as the "Greater Transit Zone". While COY includes all sorts of benefits for sites located in the Transit Zone for high density (R6-R12) districts, low density (R1-R5) districts receive their own special floor area bonus, which the Mayor has sold as "Transit Oriented Development". In order to qualify, a site must have at least 5,000 sf of area and front a wide street (or a short street). These sites receive a 25-50% floor area boost and a larger bulk envelope, however, they also have affordable housing requirements if the total development exceeds 50,000. This intends to make building apartment buildings more feasible in these neighborhoods, making true on Mr. Adam's promise to put more housing in each neighborhood of the City. Do you think Transit Oriented Development can tip the scales? #zoninghacks Meltzer/Mandl Architects., P.C.

We have submitted plans to Reading Borough Council on behalf of developer Elder, for the new Greyfriars House co-living scheme. Situated at 20-30 Greyfriars Road, Elder's plans propose demolishing the existing building on-site to make way for a new development. The project includes a part seven, part 13-storey structure, featuring 266 co-living units—comprising 243 standard units and 23 larger, accessible units—designed to meet the applicable co-living design standards. Elder’s co-living concept reimagines urban living by engaging its local community and maintaining strong ties to the local area. Through participation and support for events and wider programs, this project will deliver meaningful connections with the neighbourhood, enhancing quality of life and embedding the development within the local fabric. https://lnkd.in/eAzKtMRP #residentialdesign #architects #buildtorent

😍 She's a beauty! We are delighted to announce that HOLD Self Storage has secured committee approval for our site in London, Chiswick W4.*  Many thanks to all at London Borough of Hounslow and the planning committee for recognising this quality scheme and approving it (unanimously!).    This is a big win for HOLD. Anyone involved in large-scale planning applications knows they are a true labour of love. War and Peace meets Operational Real Estate.    Special mention must be given to our excellent team of consultants, architects and designers, led by Tolstoy himself Callum Kempe and the wild-eyed (and haired) support of John Minter. They have worked tirelessly to secure this art deco urban self storage vision with up to 85,000 sq ft of storage space and 4,000 sq ft of creative office space. In particular, we would like to thank our consultancy partners – too numerous to list all, here but to name a few:    Pegasus Group - Barry Cansfield | Kate Simpson | Wei Mo | Richard Cook DMWR Architects Ltd - Jeff Stokes | Kit Cope | Barry Harper-Smith i-Transport - Neil Marshall | David Webb Edge Structures Ltd - Tony Bailey SRE Ltd Adam Tucker | Grace Boatfield Terrapin Peter Bingle | Ian George   3Stories - Helen Gilbert | Jordan Littler Jim Tarzey Warning ⚠: if you see a group of pit-stained people slumped over their pints in Marylebone later this evening, do not approach.   Onwards and upwards! * Subject to S.106 agreement. #selfstorage #realestate #property #planning  

Philip Thalis says 'We need mid-rise buildings four to six storeys that are no taller than the trees. People living in walkable green streets, with public parks and transport nearby'. It seems that architecture and law are at one on this point. Legally, we need buildings that are human scale, that their owners have an outside chance of managing themselves instead of being compelled to employ expensive professional services to manage the expensive infrastructure they own but can't run. And they need to be standalone buildings, not legally bound to others through unnecessary stratum or community title. #strata #housing #affordability #greencities https://lnkd.in/gNv2952d

"Among other provisions, the bill establishes a minimum distance requirement between loading bays in new or existing warehouses undergoing expansion and community spaces, such as residences, hospitals, schools, assisted living facilities, and parks. The legislation also introduces new building standards for landscaping buffers, signage, and parking that facilities developed after January 1, 2026, will be required to meet." #newlegislation #industrialconstruction #zoning #californiaconstruction #constructionregulations #constructionloans #cre #constructionrisk

Green light for Earlestown Planning permission has been granted to bring the transformational vision for #Earlestown to life, as part of our #partnership between ECF and St Helens Council. The historic market town is home to the oldest working market in the country and a 125-year-old Grade II Listed Town Hall and clocktower, which hosted an early performance by The Beatles. The plans include: 👉 Enhanced and upgraded market square into a stunning multi-use public square 👉 New permanent market canopy providing high-quality, sheltered trading and events space all year round 👉 Internal refurbishment of #Earlestown Town Hall with #community space, flexible workspaces and a new courtyard garden and café Read more: https://lnkd.in/eDCup3bA ECF with Homes England | Legal & General | St Helens Council | CBRE UK | Jon Matthews Architects | Buttress | Planit | Influential Agency | AtkinsRéalis | Arcadis | Cundall #placemaking #regeneration #partnership #community