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Charities play a key role in the preservation of heritage buildings. But what about the need to decarbonise? Sharing an interesting look at the key legal, regulatory and practical issues for decarbonising heritage buildings from my colleague Laura Ludlow. #CharitiesESG #heritagebuildings

Unlocking the Potential: Architectural Innovations for Profit and Impact Find out how ground-up development can be financially sound while also pushing the boundaries of design. From community-oriented retail tenants to nonprofit coffee shops, we explore ways to make a difference and generate returns. Join us in this engaging discussion on urban infill and architectural possibilities. #ArchitecturalInnovations #ProfitAndImpact #GroundUpDevelopment #CommunityOrientedRetail #DesignPossibilities #UrbanInfill #NonprofitInitiatives #FinanciallySound #BuildingCommunities #ArchitecturalPossibilities

Economic Architecture, Dr. Andre Perry, and the Brookings Institution are collaborating on an exciting Valuing Homes in Black Communities Challenge to identify promising market-and-policy-based innovations to address and to remedy the $156 billion devaluation of millions of homes in predominantly Black neighborhoods across the United States. The challenge will distribute at least $500,000 in the aggregate to leading innovators who are selected. If you have a thoughtful idea about how to address the devaluation of Black homes, please consider submitting an application to the Challenge.

Regeneration is about more than buildings. It’s about creating communities and liveable spaces that are sustainable and inclusive. It’s about developing spaces that make people happier and healthier. But how do you do it? Here are our 10 takeaways from our panel discussion with some of the best in the industry.... Phil Marsden, Amy Butterworth, Angela Barnicle MRICS CMgr MCMI and Paul Richards alongside myself and Tammy Harrison-Round FRICS https://lnkd.in/ete2FN7M

We're so excited to share this! You may have seen us talking about our new move-on property, well,… here it is! 🏠 Regram @cullinan_studio: "The Branches ‘Stepping Stones’ house will help people rebuild their lives after experiencing homelessness. Designed for occupants transitioning from hostel accommodation to fully independent living, the house needs to be affordable, safe, and to foster in its residents a sense of pride and confidence. That means very particular needs in terms of security, layout, and facilities. But most challenging from a technical point of view for the renovation of this large Victorian house of multiple occupancy (HMO), is the need for low energy consumption to keep the residents’ bills to a minimum. In the course of identifying and addressing those needs, we discovered new and groundbreaking applications for Passivhaus design principles, which we believe can inspire and inform not only similar HMO projects, but also low energy retrofits of period properties of any kind. In this article, we look at the challenges we faced with project, and three key elements that helped us to overcome them: https://buff.ly/3NKT888 " 📋 Thank you to @cullinan_studio, and the many many partners, supporters, contributors, and donators that have helped make our dreams reality through innovative and modern ways to tackle homelessness, break the cycle of homelessness, and continue to offer an excellent resettlement service to those who need it. More detailed post to come at a later date thanking everyone properly! ❤️ #homelessness #supportservices #mentalhealth #moveonproperty #providingshelter #moveonproperty #news #walthamforest #resettlementcharity #resettlement #housedesign #architects #passivhaus #houserenovation #retrofit #charity

WEBINAR: Using CLTs to Deliver Energy Renovation and Permanent Affordability to Existing Housing 📅 Sep 25, 2024 - 05:00 PM 👉 Register: https://lnkd.in/eHNWGSVb This 75 minute webinar will highlight innovative CLT approaches to deliver just and equitable solutions that respond to these challenges by featuring two exemplary CLT initiatives from Europe and the United States : 🔸 The Upcycling Trust, a partnership between five European CLTs and OFS. The Upcycling Trust partnership works at delivering sustainable housing renovations while bringing existing housing into community ownership. 🔸 The Sustained Legacy Project from City of Lakes CLT in the city of Minneapolis, MN. The Sustained Legacy Project uses the CLT as a way to assist low-income elderly homeowners facing significant housing rehabilitation challenges while deeding the land to the CLT. 👉 The presenters will provide overviews of their respective projects, while addressing the specific challenges they face and the strategies they employ to overcome these obstacles, providing valuable insights for practitioners and policymakers alike. Presenters: Staci Horwitz (Operations Director - City of Lakes Community Land Trust), Virginie Schoëff (Project Manager for Sustainable and Inclusive Renovation - Community Land Trust Brussels) and Nathalie Demeslay (Housing Director - Rennes Métropole). #communitylandtrust #upcyclingtrust #interreg

We’re delighted to see residents move into their new energy-efficient homes in Livingston following the completion of a project we delivered to bring 20 new sustainable homes to the area. Completed on behalf of Ark Housing Association, the development includes 18 apartments with a mix of one- and two-bedrooms, plus two three-bedroom houses. Six of the apartments are also fully wheelchair accessible. Built for the future, the homes at Crusader Rise in the Dedridge area, include pioneering energy efficient technology such as solar panels, air source heat pumps and electric car charging ports. Our Projects Director, Andrew Dallas, said: “We have delivered 20 high-quality, sustainable homes in Livingston which were made available for social rent. It is great to see residents begin to move into these homes, particularly at a time when new affordable homes are much-needed right across the country. “It is also becoming increasingly important that new homes are equipped for the future. These homes include a number of sustainable elements that will help to keep energy costs down and lower their carbon footprint. “There are a number of schools and nurseries located close to Crusader Rise which we supported with various donations while undertaking the project. It is a core part of the business to support the wider communities we are building in where we can.” The JR Group worked alongside construction and property consultants, Summers-Inman; QB Wood | Architects and Fairhurst Engineers to deliver the project. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/egmTByq4 #sustainablehomes #socialrent #construction #westlothian

Salford City Council has green-lit a proposal for a new community - English Cities Fund will deliver 90 affordable homes built to Passivhaus standards on brownfield land #passivhaus #passivehouse

What does the just transition look like in practice? Listen in to this webinar - Using Community Land Trusts to Deliver Energy Renovation and Permanent Affordability to Existing Housing 📅 Sep 25, 2024 - 05:00 PM 👉 Register: https://lnkd.in/eHNWGSVb

Some unfortunate news came out of CKUA this week - the organization is asking their listeners and the broader community to help them fundraise $3M before the end of September to help them survive. I would encourage everyone to join me in supporting this institution that’s so important to not just Downtown Edmonton but the whole Province of Alberta. CKUA is a fascinating piece of the Alberta media landscape. A 97 year old community-owned radio station broadcasting across the province, nearly entirely funded by their supporters. And not only that, but they have been maintaining their advertising base and growing their listenership. In a world where most legacy media are dropping advertisers and viewers, and becoming increasingly reliant on government support, they’re bucking the trend. So how does this seeming success result in a dire fundraising ask - well a big part of their struggle is under the weight of the ownership of their home, the Alberta Hotel on Jasper Ave. In 2012, the story of the Alberta Hotel was a great one - 28 years after the 1903 vintage hotel was dismantled and put into storage to make way for Canada Place it was given a second life by Gene Dub who restored, modernized, and then sold the building to CKUA. What’s not to like about a storied historic hotel being brought to life as an arts & culture hub by a leading non-profit. During the purchase process a tri-partite funding agreement turned into a bi-partite agreement and a loan was taken to complete the project. This arrangement went well for years - until the double whammy of rising interest rates met an office market permanently changed post-pandemic. This is far from a CKUA problem - they’re on a long list of other owners, major REITS, pension funds, and high net worth families to name a few, that have found what they thought was a safe, stable asset class turned upside down. I speak with non-profits on a regular basis who desire to own their own real estate - and I understand. The idea of controlling your destiny and paying down a mortgage is appealing and in some cases it works. But real estate asset management is outside of the core function of most non-profits and, as seen with CKUA, elements out of your control can threaten your entire existence. Having a team of strategic advisors to help understand and navigate the risks is critical. If your non-profit organization is looking at its real estate needs, don’t hesitate to reach out. If you’re inclined to learn more about CKUA’s request, here’s their donation page: https://lnkd.in/gZ9UXbmA Read more about the Alberta Hotel here: https://lnkd.in/gRGKNpd2