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How can we build new homes without losing the identity of the spaces we're creating? As the public and private sectors continue to look for solutions to the UK housing shortage, our chief executive, Sam Veal, has shared how a considered approach to regeneration could help solve other key societal issues while we're building homes for the future⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ejy_Xt6d Inside Housing

10 MELBOURNE SUBURBS TO SEE HOUSING BOOST! High-density development will be welcomed in 10 major urban centres across Melbourne, as part of the Victorian government's planning revamp. The 10 suburbs named as recipients of the pilot program are: Broadmeadows Camberwell Junction Chadstone Epping Frankston Moorabbin Niddrie (Keilor Road) North Essendon Preston (High Street) Ringwood

Unfortunately, affordable has become synonymous with cheap and ugly. Sadly, this exasperates the problem of cities rejecting any housing developments that look to address affordability. As we look to address the housing crisis, we must redefine what "affordable" looks like and means for our communities. What are some good examples of affordable housing developments that you've seen!? #design #housing #affordable #housingcrisis #housingforall

You’ve heard of accessibility when it comes to housing, but did you know that housing inclusivity is just as important? Housing Inclusivity: Housing that is safe, affordable, physically accessible, close to activities, amenities, and services and welcoming of all people within diverse and dispersed mixed- income developments, structures, and neighbourhoods. Inclusive housing is safe, affordable, and accessible – but it is also dispersed. Action Required: Adopt and implement this definition of housing inclusivity in the provincial housing strategy and ensure this is applied in all future housing development decisions. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g3ZddNVT

As the sun sets, the future rises! Dive into our latest feature on the transformative power of modular construction in urban development. 🏗️🌅 Discover how cities around the world are embracing modular techniques to build faster, smarter, and more sustainably. Our in-depth article explores the majestic process of constructing modern cityscapes with precision and efficiency, all captured during the magical golden hour. Join us as we unveil the potential of modular construction to revolutionize urban living, making it quicker and more affordable than ever before. Don't miss out on understanding how this innovative approach is shaping skylines and enhancing the quality of city life. Read the full story and see how the future of construction is unfolding before our eyes! 📖💡 https://lnkd.in/grbaQbTq #ModularConstruction #UrbanDevelopment #FutureCities #InnovationInBuilding #affordablehousing

This is a good article. Tall can be good if carefully planned/located, well designed and specified. But more importantly is what it comprises, how it meets local housing needs, how it supports as opposed to divide and dominate communities.

An interesting retrospective look at how social housing developments of the past were envisioned and how those visions panned out. Clearly we need to learn from the lessons and despite having architectural plaudits, these developments failed from a sustainability perspective. Not an easy fix in dense urban areas, where land costs are at a premium and poverty is widespread. #socialhousing #ukproperty #propertyinvestment

With the NSW Government releasing new housing targets for Sydney LGAs, and some communities opposing the scale of proposed development, I'm reminded of our (with Donna Houston & Marco Amati) previous work on community opposition to housing targets/urban consolidation. Published 12 years ago(!), we explored the diverse types and objectives of resident action groups in Ku-ring-gai, opposing housing targets included in the Sydney Metropolitan Strategy (2007). On the one hand, the NIMBY moniker can hide the diversity of resident positions and delegitimize concerns about planning processes and local democracy. On the other hand, the desire to limit perceived negative impacts of new development on existing residents (such as property values) motivates others. New housing supply is required. It will be interesting to see how this plays out in coming years. https://lnkd.in/gg2ibur4

In case you missed it 🔔 Crosson Principal Architect, jerome buckwell spoke with Stuff reporter, Colleen Hawkes about award-winning terrace housing project Kōtuitui Terraces. The project based in Manukau, aims to provide high-quality, affordable living for mostly first-home buyers, while fostering a sense of community and pride. Kōtuitui Terraces aims to demonstrate that medium-density housing can offer both community and quality without compromising on affordability. To read more about the project, head to this link: https://lnkd.in/ejzNGBGV

Nowadays, it feels like the majority of new housing projects seem to cater towards the higher-end of the market. Explore issues around building 'luxury housing' and the housing crisis with Uytae Lee, host of "About Here." Watch the premiere of his newest video followed by a talk with Tom Davidoff, Helen Lui and Jean Swanson. Conversations About Here: The Problem with “Luxury” Housing Aug 7 | 7 pm | Central Library | https://ow.ly/NVRJ50SGlO3