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"Listening to the needs of the local population and our specific tenants will breed trust." 🧑🤝🧑 In this short video below, the Chair of our Board, Hattie Llewelyn-Davies, outlines the impetus behind our new Corporate Strategy’s proactive, ‘place-based’ principle, which aims to ensure our impact travels far beyond our residents’ front doorsteps. 🏡 Watch the video below to learn more: #CorporateStrategy #PlaceBased #AffordableHousing #Housing #ConnectingCommunities 

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What are smart growth principles for creating vibrant and sustainable communities in the core of Edmonton? There are many, but in my world, gentle infill in mature neighbourhoods is a key element of smart growth. Here’s why I think it’s so important: 1. Over the past few decades, we've seen how preserving the character of mature neighbourhoods while embracing sustainable growth can transform communities. Think Westmount and Highlands for example. 2. Gentle infill respects and blends new developments seamlessly with existing structures, protecting the unique identity that residents cherish. This approach maximizes urban space usage, reducing urban sprawl and safeguarding our natural landscapes. 3. It revitalizes underused spaces, enhances property values, supports local businesses, and creates diverse, multi-generational living environments. This approach helps transform neglected areas into thriving communities. I'm incredibly proud of our commitment to gentle infill at Energy Efficient Homes. By focusing on sustainable, liveable projects, we aim to create a positive impact on both the environment and community life. How do you see smart growth benefiting your neighbourhood? #matureneighbourhood #community

LET'S BUILD TOGETHER >>> We believe in creating developments that thrive alongside the communities they serve. Our multidisciplinary team considers factors like greens spaces and traffic flow to ensure a positive impact. Learn more about our approach here https://hubs.ly/Q02wmBc70 #communitydevelopment #sustainabledevelopment #landdevelopment

PRESERVING TORONTO CULTURAL HISTORIC NEIGHBOURHOODS WITH LAND TRUSTS Design trends often reflect deeper societal shifts, and Toronto's unique neighborhoods are no exception. The city's rich tapestry of historic districts, shaped by waves of immigration, now face preservation challenges in our rapidly changing urban landscape. The concept of land trusts has roots in late 19th century Britain, where social reformer Octavia Hill and others established the National Trust to preserve places of historic interest and natural beauty. Beatrice Potter, the children's writer donated her assets to create the Land Trust around her farm in the Lake District. Today, grassroots initiatives like the Kensington Market Land Trust and Toronto Chinatown Land Trust are applying this approach to protect the cultural heritage and affordability of iconic Toronto neighbourhoods. These community-led efforts aim to preserve historic buildings and streetscapes, maintain affordable housing and commercial spaces, and protect the unique character. Just as our homes reflect our values and aspirations, our neighborhoods embody our collective history and identity. Preserving these cultural enclaves is about more than nostalgia – it's about maintaining the vibrant, multicultural fabric that makes Toronto special. The Kensington Land Trust represents a grassroots approach to neighbourhood preservation. These trusts are typically formed by local residents and stakeholders who are deeply invested in maintaining the unique character and affordability of their communities. Key Functions are: Property Acquisition: Land trusts often purchase properties within the neighbourhood to prevent them from being sold to developers who might alter the area's character. Affordable Housing: They work to maintain affordable housing options, ensuring long-term residents aren't priced out of their homes. Cultural Preservation: By protecting physical spaces, they help preserve the cultural fabric of the neighbourhood, including local businesses, artists, and community gathering spots. Heritage Conservation: They advocate for the preservation of historically significant buildings and streetscapes. Community Engagement: Land trusts often involve local residents in decision-making processes, fostering a strong sense of community ownership and engagement. This month, I made a conscience decision to buy a land trust bond, which could start from $500 and upwards with terms from 3 to 5 years. It allowed me to contribute and have a voice as a private citizen, as to how I want my city preserved for future generations. #KensingtonMarket #LandTrust #NeighborhoodPreservation #TorontoCulture #AffordableHousing #CommunityEngagement #UrbanPlanning #HeritageConservation #LocalBusiness #TorontoHistory #carolSLMark #neighbourhoodgems #historicalToronto

These strategies, along with others, aim to enhance B and C class apartments through value-add initiatives that prioritize community satisfaction. Ensuring their satisfaction with the changes is crucial; happy residents mean the property is well-maintained, benefiting our investors in return. #valueaddasset #assetmanagement #realestatetips #multifamilyproperty #insightsonvalueadd

"Collaboration among councils, housing associations, and communities to transform empty spaces is essential to address the housing crisis," Our National Director, Dr Henrietta Blackmore, is championing a powerful initiative in her latest comment piece for Inside Housing - urging stakeholders across the country to join forces and repurpose empty spaces to tackle the ongoing housing crisis. From vacant offices to unused buildings, there are countless opportunities to transform spaces into affordable homes for those in need. Let's work together to create sustainable, community-driven solutions and make housing accessible for all. Read more: https://ow.ly/PpPH50Tb111 #UKHousing #Collaboration #EmptySpaces #HousingCrisis #ESTHer Habitat for Humanity Europe & Middle East

There isn't enough access to decent, affordable, suitable homes for everyone who needs them in the UK. That's because, for decades, we've failed to ensure that the right kinds of homes are created in the right places. So now we've got a complex problem to solve: and like most complex problems, there is more than one useful answer. One way of increasing the number of homes that people really need is to use existing empty spaces. At least 7,000 commercial and business premises across England, Scotland, and Wales, currently owned by Local Authorities, have been empty and vacant for over 12 months. It is estimated that these spaces have the potential to create over 19,500 residential units through the conversion of vacant office and retail space. That's over 19,500 new, decent, affordable homes for people that need a safe and secure place to live. Join Habitat for Humanity Great Britain in calling on government and other decision makers to include the use of empty spaces for homes in their plans to tackle the UK housing crisis 👇

City of Sterling Heights residents will have the opportunity to vote on the Visioning 2040 strategic plan in the upcoming election. The Sterling Heights City Council authorized the plan, which aims to continue momentum and growth. The plan includes community development strategies that focus on expanding parks, nature spaces, and outdoor recreation destinations. The plan also focuses on improving mobility and environmental sustainability in the city. The goal is to create more amenities and attractions for residents to enjoy. It also includes strategies to enhance and expand existing natural spaces, providing more opportunities for outdoor recreation. Learn more: https://shorturl.at/DvR7Y PC: Macomb Daily #sbndetroit #sustainablebusinessnetwork #sustainablebusinessnetworkdetroit #sustainablebusiness #notableleaders #sustainability #vision2030 #visioning2040 #sterlingheights #communitydevelopment #recreation #mobility #sustainability #parks #nature #outdoorrecreation #citycouncil #mayormichaeltaylor

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