Architecture 2030’s Post

As the debate around demolish+rebuild vs. retrofit continues, we asked ourselves, would it be possible for one project to: ✅ Save an historic building from demolition ✅ Re-purpose redundant building stock ✅ Tackle the climate emergency ✅ Help solve the housing crisis ✅ Combat loneliness ✅ Reduce deprivation ✅ Drive regeneration and growth ✅ Save money for individuals and the taxpayer ✅ Look beautiful Sound too good to be true? Follow the link to find out how we did all of these things and more with our 'ground-breaking' project at Dalby Square in Margate https://lnkd.in/edYShJ2y

What are y'alls thoughts on parks that go over highways? I think that when we look around the world, that this will create much nicer and more walkable spaces. But, I do think these are done best when public transit is included so people can get to these parks. But what do y'all think? Are these downsides that I haven't considered? https://lnkd.in/gBSXptV9 #engineering #cityplanning #urbandesign

We’re thrilled to share that L+M Development Partners has been selected as Engineering News-Record New York’s 2024 Owner of the Year, a distinction last achieved in 2019. In a profile article following the announcement, the publication emphasized L+M’s sustainable approach to design and construction as a deciding factor in its selection. ENR’s article highlights a few L+M projects with key sustainable features: • Sendero Verde (in partnership with Jonathan Rose Companies and Acacia Network) - the largest multifamily passive house in the U.S. • Arverne East (in partnership with The Bluestone Organization and Triangle Equities) - the first net-zero community in New York City which also has a 35-acre nature preserve. • Bronx Point (in partnership with Type A Projects LLC) - the first affordable housing project to receive the national WEDG standard for waterfront resilience. Read the profile article: https://lnkd.in/eRezM64W #NewYorkCity #sustainable #affordablehousing #ArverneEast #SenderoVerde #BronxPoint #netzero #community #LMDevelopmentPartners

Building replacements new strategy is vital in the ever-evolving world of urban development. The concept stands out as a beacon of hope for revitalizing communities, improving infrastructure, and fostering sustainable growth in building replacements. https://lnkd.in/diTqMQXQ

Where do buildings go when they die? The properties in orange on this map of downtown Richmond are all either vacant/distressed or have announced plans for replacement/demolition. That’s a lot to lose! Not all of these buildings have historical/architectural value, but collectively they represent a potentially catastrophic loss to our once vibrant downtown—beautiful, usable structures replaced by costly new construction, or worse, NOT replaced—leaving a gravel pit or surface parking in its wake. We are currently advocating for a Demolition Review Ordinance as part of the Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan— a “Stop, Look, and Listen” process, to make sure the community has a chance to weigh in before something irreplaceable is lost. A Demo Review might also mandate that nothing be demolished without a replacement project already designed, funded, and approved, preventing the loss of life, people, jobs, and prosperity in the heart of our City. Visit our website to learn more about the CHSP and other advocacy. #RVA #Preservation #PreservationMatters #RVAnews

A great example of affordable and sustainable housing using steel framing.   #Construction #FutureOfConstruction #ResidentialConstruction #CFS #CFSteel #ColdFormedSteel #LGS #SteelFraming #Prefabrication #Prefab #FRAMECAD #Sustainability 

Building replacements new strategy is vital in the ever-evolving world of urban development. The concept stands out as a beacon of hope for revitalizing communities, improving infrastructure, and fostering sustainable growth in... https://lnkd.in/diTqMQXQ

And not just preservationists, it sounds like our city's leadership finally sees the value of rehabilitating our existing buildings as well. It's hard not to... there are plenty of buildings that are ripe for adaptive reuse that can help create more affordable housing, it preserves embodied carbon, reduces waste of existing building materials, reduces the need to mine and harvest new building materials, and keeps the character of our city intact. Win win win! https://lnkd.in/gUXYhR9f

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

The properties in orange on this map of downtown Richmond are all either vacant/distressed or have announced plans for replacement/demolition. Not all of these buildings have historical/architectural value, but collectively they represent a potentially catastrophic loss to our once vibrant downtown—beautiful, usable structures replaced by costly new construction, or worse, NOT replaced—leaving a gravel pit or surface parking in its wake. Historic Richmond is currently advocating for a Demolition Review Ordinance as part of the Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan— a “Stop, Look, and Listen” process, to make sure the community has a chance to weigh in before something irreplaceable is lost. A Demo Review might also mandate that nothing be demolished without a replacement project already designed, funded, and approved, preventing the loss of life, people, jobs, and prosperity in the heart of our City. #preservation #preservationmatters #rva