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The U.S. National Whitewater Center is working on plans to build a new conference, education and events space on its campus in Charlotte along with new projects in Virginia and potentially in Raleigh. Jeff Wise, CEO of the Whitewater Center, told the Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Commission on Wednesday that the Whitewater Center wants to build a new leadership development center, a conference and event facility, an environmental education center and an indoor climbing facility on its Charlotte property. Wise said the estimated cost of the projects is $25M. “We do an enormous amount of meetings and groups out there,” Wise said. “We need to put them somewhere. They not only want to come out and go zipline, they need gathering space. They need to be able to meet.” The Whitewater Center operates a 1,000-acre campus in northwest Charlotte that offers whitewater rafting, biking and hiking trails, rock climbing, ziplining, outdoor concerts and more. Wise told the Ledger that with only 19 years left on the center’s land lease with the county, they’d like a longer term commitment on the land before investing in more development.   📷Shutterstock photo   Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ez9ZisjZ #thecharlotteledger #clt #cltledger #USWhitewatercenter 

The work of Cerca Solutions is taking flight.

What do nature, technology and community have to do with redefining the impact of an airport? Watch the video below as our aviation director William R. Peduzzi, P.E. joins our client and partners to talk about how airports introduce travelers to a city in Part 2 of this series.

Process, People, Place: the role of stewardship in residential development. People: nurturing the community “Placemaking is not merely about make the aesthetic experience and appearance of space. It is clearly also about the creation and nurturing of a new community that will turn the space into a vibrant, attractive place…Part of the custodial role of stewardship in development must be to engage and to listen, and to deliver on promises early. It is not to tell people what they want, but rather to create an environment that encourages and enables conversation so that development objectives are shaped by the community as it emerges.” Read more from the insightful roundtable discussion we held with Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation on the role of stewardship.

Process, People, Place: the role of stewardship in residential development. People: nurturing the community “Placemaking is not merely about make the aesthetic experience and appearance of space. It is clearly also about the creation and nurturing of a new community that will turn the space into a vibrant, attractive place…Part of the custodial role of stewardship in development must be to engage and to listen, and to deliver on promises early. It is not to tell people what they want, but rather to create an environment that encourages and enables conversation so that development objectives are shaped by the community as it emerges.” Read more from the insightful roundtable discussion we held with Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation on the role of stewardship.

Beautiful view of old town Edinburgh

Reflecting what modern urban should look like is Keepmoat's NorthBridge development in Glasgow with 154 homes blending seamlessly between tenures. https://lnkd.in/ePkAQfN4

We're turbo-charging the regeneration of our historic buildings through an important new partnership with Re-Form Heritage. Re-Form are heritage experts with access to specific funding streams and a track record of breathing new life into historic sites, including Middleport Pottery.   Under the new partnership they will take control of CoRE and Roslyn Works in Longton to drive forward their regeneration.    Read more: https://lnkd.in/e3pnnrvt

Mayor LaToya Cantrell has signed a five-year agreement with the Save Our Soul Coalition to support the redevelopment of Louis Armstrong Park and the Municipal Auditorium, alongside issuing an Executive Order to form a nine-member advisory committee to guide the revitalization process. This initiative aims to preserve the park's historic significance, create a world-class cultural complex and develop a strategy with community input to ensure the long-term sustainability of the site. #BizNewOrleans https://lnkd.in/gTUdBiCv

The West Houston Association's Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Committee advocates for the effective use and inclusion of open spaces to meet the growing demands of the Greater West Houston area. With a focus on connectivity, the committee works to improve green corridors that link parks, neighborhoods, schools, and businesses, reducing dependency on roadways. This year, the committee is prioritizing funding for park infrastructure, enhancing coordination among stakeholders, and supporting projects such as the West Houston Trails Master Plan. Looking ahead to 2025, the committee is excited about new leadership and continued progress! Learn more about the committee's work this year at https://lnkd.in/gcrXGCVB