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Walkability is one element of placemaking that is inherently measurable. The footflow tool is launching at the right time to place evidence-based walkability and footfall metrics at the heart of planning new communities. footflow is designed to measure two things. Pedestrian accessibility - how easy is it to walk to places I need and want to go to? Estimated footfall - how many people do we expect to walk past a given building?

It’s time to unlock the potential of unused land. 🔓 Take San Francisco’s newest affordable apartment building, developed by Mission Housing Development Corporation and Related California, for example. What was once an underused parking lot is now home to 100 renters. With some creative problem solving and support from local and state governments, it’s possible to transform vacant lots and underutilized spaces into affordable housing solutions. Read the full article: bit.ly/3XaahOm #WendoverHousingPartners #housing #housingcrisis #affordablehousing #communitydevelopment #housingfirst

🔹🔹🔹 Hey LinkedIn fam! 🌟 Check out this article on the latest news about the decision on a skyscraper as tall as The Shard being delayed due to public square concerns. It's a hot topic in the city right now and worth the read. Let's stay updated on how these urban development decisions impact our community. #SkyscraperDecision #CityDevelopment #PublicSquareConcerns 🔗 [Article Link] https://ift.tt/98nIwtR

By strategically managing land use, town planning ensures that residential, commercial, and recreational areas are developed in harmony with one another. This careful planning helps to create vibrant, functional spaces where people can live, work, and play comfortably. It also involves infrastructure development, such as roads, schools, and hospitals, which are essential for the well-being of residents. Through thoughtful design and regulation, town planning addresses the needs of today while anticipating the challenges of tomorrow. This balance of development and preservation enhances the quality of life for residents and fosters a sense of pride and belonging. In essence, effective town planning transforms our communities into sustainable, thriving places that meet the needs of current and future generations. Learn more about us and visit our websites! https://hubs.la/Q02D8gYr0 https://hubs.la/Q02D8g6k0 Get in touch with us! https://hubs.la/Q02D8hG60 #TownPlanning #CommunityDevelopment #UrbanPlanning

Colorado Springs is capturing national attention! Amidst concerns and market shifts, a major downtown apartment project has smartly adjusted its scope, scaling down from 36 to 27 floors. This isn't just about aesthetics; it's strategic financial recalibration in response to tightening capital markets. As Colorado Springs continues to shine as a burgeoning urban hub, it's crucial to recognize how responsive city planning and insightful development contribute to our community's vibrancy. The O'Neil Group and VeLa Development Partners are demonstrating adaptability by modifying plans to ensure the project's success, reducing the building's height to manage costs effectively, and still promising to deliver a high-quality urban living experience. This move will allow the project to proceed without delay, ensuring that construction materials and costs are managed effectively before they potentially rise, threatening the project's economics. Furthermore, the development's strategic location and high-end amenities aim to attract young professionals who seek the urban lifestyle—within walking distance to downtown's bustling scenes. The project also emphasizes community inclusivity with plans for attainable housing and public-accessible retail spaces, showcasing Colorado Springs' commitment to growth that benefits everyone. Remember, for the latest insights and updates on living and investing in Colorado Springs, I’m your go-to source. Let’s embrace our city’s growth and invest in its future together! #ColoradoSprings #UrbanDevelopment #RealEstateInvesting

The resonating theme in Leaside is balanced living. Think: an interconnected community that offers the best of urban, suburban, and small-town living. #realestate #realestatenews #condos #Leaside #properties #community https://lnkd.in/eCXAEUYx

🏠🛠️ In the bustling city of Los Angeles, a story of perseverance and challenges unfolds. Lorena Plaza, a 49-unit affordable housing project, epitomizes the complex journey towards solving the housing crisis. ~ Conceived in 2007, it's still under construction after 17 years, highlighting the hurdles faced in creating affordable living spaces in high-demand areas. Amid soaring prices and bureaucratic obstacles, this project in Boyle Heights stands as a testament to the ongoing struggle and the urgent need for accessible housing. 🏗️🌇 Curious about this? See the Link below : https://bit.ly/49unit https://bit.ly/49unit #AffordableHousing #LorenaPlaza #LAHousingCrisis #UrbanDevelopment #BoyleHeights #HousingForAll

Using new towns as a key element of Labour’s plans to deliver the largest housebuilding programme since the post-war period was announced at the end of July as a bold move to meet the UK’s housing needs. In this article, head of cities studio Oliver Steele shares his thoughts with Building Magazine on the four essential factors that need to be considered in combination to create the right foundations for a development to be successful. 👇 #Placemaking #CitiesStudio #NewTowns 

We're Greater Brisbane and we're an all-volunteer grassroots urbanism collective trying to build a better city for everyone. We want a Brisbane where everyone is welcome and has the opportunity to live a good life wherever they want. We believe housing abundance — building more homes where people want to live — is the key to solving the housing crisis and building the kind of cities people love. We were started by young people who felt locked out of conversations about their city. We represent thousands of people across Brisbane who want secure and affordable homes near their friends, families and communities and who want to see real action on housing. We advocate for better land use, transport and streetscapes to make our city more connected, more sustainable and more accessible. We know that building that city means sacrifices, compromises and trade-offs — but for too long those compromises have been made in favour of millionaire homeowners and real estate agents who are fundamentally opposed to a growing, changing city. As long as people want to live in our city, we need to make sure we have enough modern, affordable homes for all of them. To do this we need to build abundant housing of all types and tenures where people want to live — public, private and commons, townhouses to skyscrapers.

The Rise of Tiny Homes: Revolutionizing Urban Housing Discover the growing trend of tiny homes and how they are transforming urban housing. Learn about the benefits, challenges, and considerations for building and living in these compact yet functional spaces. Join us as we explore the concept of pocket neighborhoods and the potential they hold for creating quality housing options. #TinyHomes #UrbanHousing #PocketNeighborhoods #CompactLiving #SustainableLiving #AffordableHousing #ModernLiving #HousingTrends #FunctionalSpaces #QualityHomes