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Multi-storey news- The province of #BritishColumbia has approved bylaws expanding how many homes can be built on previously single-family residential lots in an effort to increase density in residential neighbourhoods. The changes approved by council will affect 30,933 residential lots in Burnaby alone, representing 99.6 per cent of those lots, meaning almost all local lots will now be zoned for at least four units. #Planners have over 100 lot configurations and have shared the examples of height configurations for small-scale multi-unit multiplex housing in Burnaby. Will #modular construction provide the solution? Additional housing with the least amount of disruption to existing residences?

Finally, a successful planning application! It took a while but we got there in the end! #landandnewhomes #landagent #landdirector #landmanager #managingdirector #ceo #land #landsource #linkedin #linkedinfamily #proactivedeveloper #landrequired #affordablehousing #registeredprovider #planning #architects #planningconsultants

If only it were that simple, right? Tackling the housing shortage is no easy feat. It's not just about throwing up more houses. Factors like land availability, construction costs, building regulations, environmental requirements, and neighborhood opposition can all add layers of complexity to the issue. . . . #HousingShortage #NIMBY #AffordableHousing #HousingCrisis #BellinghamWashington #ComprehensivePlan #HousingForBellingham #WhatcomCounty #BellinghamLiving #PlaceMaking

JussConstruct General Contracting 🏗️ Speedy Construction: One of the most significant advantages of prefab homes is their quick construction time. These modular homes are built in a controlled factory environment, allowing for efficient and precise assembly. This means that communities can be developed and revitalized at a faster pace, providing housing solutions to those in need more rapidly. 💡 Cost-Effective Solutions: Prefab homes offer cost-effective solutions to communities seeking affordable housing options. The streamlined construction process and reduced labor costs make these homes more affordable than traditional construction methods. By embracing prefab homes, communities can provide quality housing that meets budgetary constraints while maintaining high standards of living. 🏘️ Community Cohesion: Prefab homes foster a sense of community by promoting neighborhood development and social interaction. These homes can be designed to incorporate communal spaces, parks, and shared facilities, encouraging residents to connect and build strong relationships. By creating a cohesive community environment, prefab homes contribute to the overall well-being and happiness of its residents. #PrefabHomes #SustainableLiving #CommunityImpact #AffordableHousing #JussLiving 🌍🏘️

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🚧 Gowanus Rezoning Construction Underway: #NYCHA Residents Anticipate Their Share of Redevelopment 🚧 As part of the Gowanus Rezoning plan, repairs for New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)'s Gowanus Houses and Wyckoff Gardens are moving forward. NYCHA has selected the design-build team, Mega/Technico Joint Venture to carry out $216 million in repairs, including new windows, kitchens, and bathrooms, enhancing living conditions for over 3,700 tenants. This initiative is part of the Comprehensive Modernization Program, focusing on holistic rehabilitation without shifting properties to Section 8, ensuring funding stability. The involvement of residents, like Theresa Davis, Gowanus Houses Tenant Association President, highlights the importance of community engagement in the process. Valerie Bell, the tenant association president at Wyckoff Gardens said, "Whoever came up with the idea of forming Comp Mod came up with a brilliant idea. This is the most transparent I’ve ever seen NYCHA.” The construction, expected to begin in 2025, will require temporary relocations for some residents to ensure safety during lead paint removal and other renovations. Discover more about the ongoing transformation and future plans in the full article City Limits by Tatyana Turner: https://on.nyc.gov/3A9KP28 #AffordableHousing #CommunityEngagement #PublicHousing

Design impacts emotions, emotion impacts actions, action impacts outcomes. When it comes to housing design, the unique and small details can mean the difference between a place to live and place to thrive. Efficiency is typically king when it comes to affordable housing. At The Gateway Collective, a first priority is socially connectedness. Design focused on fostering a sense of community What are we looking at in this picture? - 16 foot wide corridors - 18 foot tall ceilings - 6 foot tall double windows in each unit - skylights being installed next week throught the corridors and units Instead of a hallway, it becomes a neighborhood. Learn more about our Socially Inclusive Housing project coming this summer to support hard working and cost burdened households in Green Bay - https://lnkd.in/gTkFgCWV #affordablehousing #greenbay

Zero-carbon ready homes given the green light ✅     Persimmon Suffolk has received planning permission from East Suffolk Council for 305 new homes in Trelawny Place, #Felixstowe.   This second phase of the development and will see the majority of new builds being zero-carbon ready homes.   These new homes will further help East Suffolk Council to meet local housing needs by offering a combination of starter homes as well as larger family housing, with a mix of 1-5 bedroom homes available. 101 new homes will also be offered for affordable rent or shared ownership through a housing association partner.   This phase at Trelawny Place will offer a blend of traditional and contemporary designs alongside extensive landscaping, public open space and new play facilities.    As part of the development, over £2m will be invested towards highways improvements on local roads, public footpaths and local schools which will be of wider benefit to all residents leaving in Felixstowe. #PersimmonHomes #Newbuild #Development #sustainability #community

Town Center Zoning would enable modest, mixed-use apartment buildings in low-density commercial corridors. Many existing commercial corridors are intended to be zoned to allow low-density mixed-use buildings, but today’s restrictive zoning makes it nearly impossible to construct new ones that match those built before the current zoning regulations. Current height and floor area limits are lower than what is realistically necessary for mixed-use construction, and parking requirements are excessively high. As a result, many commercial corridors are left with underutilized single-story buildings. Reintroducing modest, mixed-use apartment buildings would bring back a classic New York City building form, ensuring that new buildings resemble those constructed before the current restrictive zoning code was enacted. With many underutilized commercial sites across the city, this proposal has the potential to add significant housing capacity, while also supporting local business districts. #cityofyes #developmentsites #developmentsiteadvisors #nyc #weknowzoning

Check out our latest conversation on how cities are working to make housing designs more accessible and shorten the timeline and risk for developers and builders. There are a lot of details that have to be right in these programs to see success!