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How to Win Public Support for Development, join Katie Yates - Catesby Estates, Tony Burton, Wyn Evans - Shared Voice and Edward Freeman - Rare Origins & Member of The Developers Club as they explore strategies for gaining public support for development projects. Learn about key challenges and engagement techniques.  #ThePlanningSummit #UrbanPlanning #CommunityEngagement #PublicSupport

Our upcoming webinar is all about affordable housing engagement, and we know this is a big topic for many players in the CRE industry. Looking forward to sharing our steps to combatting NIMBYism and building more needed housing!

Are we still afraid of communities? Construction projects that impact residents should “leave communities better than they found them”. Looks great on paper, but the reality is often more challenging! In an ideal world communities would be able to inform social value delivery, meaning local areas would see genuinely useful outcomes that have a long-lasting impact. At the very least, communities should feel some level of ownership when a construction project is taking place – it’s only fair they are listened to. But time is tight and money is tight and community engagement is complex, time-consuming stuff. Sometimes, unfortunately, it’s easier for built environment firms to sidestep those conversations altogether. Some more thoughts in our blog here, including Rob Wolfe FRSA’s own feelings about being a member of a community currently experiencing some local upheaval! If this is what's happening on a small street in Yorkshire, how do we collectively tackle the challenges faced by major infrastructure and housing projects? ➡ ➡ ➡ https://lnkd.in/eGsQrByG It’s notable that the above is an update of a blog we wrote in 2019 – and so little has changed. Engaging with communities in a way that allows everyone to feel heard, and helping people feel ownership of the changes taking place, is a real skill. Who is doing community engagement well that we can learn from? #CommunityEngagement #BuiltEnvironment #RealEstate #Residential #Construction #SocialValue

Our February event is coming up and it will be amazing!⁠ ⁠📆 SAVE THE DATE ⁠ TUE. 2/27 6:30PM ⁠ At Residence Inn - 1 Superior Dr. Natick, MA⁠ ⁠ If you've ever wondered about REZONING opportunities for your projects, then this event is for you! ⁠ We have two fantastic professionals, who have worked with us at Whiteacre on several projects. Their expertise has proved invaluable in getting PERMITS, BOARD APPROVALS, and significantly INCREASING our profits. ⁠ ⁠ Come on by and learn how to MAXIMIZE the value of your properties!⁠ ⁠ Our guests will touch upon:⁠ ⁠ - How to add 7-figure value to deals by getting Zoning Approvals⁠ - How to get Zoning Approvals quickly and without losing money⁠ - The non-negotiable team members needed to get Zoning Approvals for a project ⁠ - And much more!⁠ ⁠ Eric Zachrison, owner of Context Workshop, will walk the audience through a "Yield Study" and explain in detail all the steps involved in it. Especially focusing on the process used for identifying development potential for vacant land or smaller properties on large lots. ⁠ ⁠ Marc Savatsky, owner of Choose Boston LLC, will present a few case studies and identify important steps to follow and the resources new developers should have when working on projects in Massachusetts.⁠ ⁠ The event has a $10 fee.⁠ REGISTER & PAY NOW via link:⁠ 💫 bit.ly/49dOto4 ⁠ See you there!⁠ ⁠ Enis Shehu, Joni Shehu, Brunno Goncalves, Mark Gullifer, Sebastian Rodriguez, Ina Duka Shollo, kayann Rossetti, Eneida Puleri ⁠ #networking #bostonrealestate #realestatedevelopers⁠ #realestatedevelopments⁠ #realestateinvestors  #newdevelopments #rezoning  #zoninglaw #massachusettszoning  #massrealestate⁠ #fixandflips #bostonfixandflip #thoughtleadership #collaborations #fixandflip #community⁠ ⁠

Check out this great post Mira Brown, CMCA, PCAM wrote for Quorum! If you live in a Community Association, dealing with nearby construction is inevitable, whether it's regular maintenance or a neighbor's renovation. Mira shares valuable tips on how to manage these projects, covering everything from unpredictable timelines and permits to clear communication and minimizing disruptions, especially with more people working from home. Stay prepared and informed to navigate the challenges of construction smoothly! https://lnkd.in/eRWEk7u9

We have secured reserved matters approval for the third phase of Moss Nook in St Helens on behalf of Harworth Group plc, which will deliver 295 new homes on a 19.5-acre plot of brownfield land.   Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/edvt2hw7   We have provided expert Planning and Sustainability services to advance the residential-led, mixed-use development, with our Planning team having now facilitated the successful approval of all three current phases across the 95-acre development site.   Aligned with an illustrative masterplan to deliver 900 dwellings in total, the third phase represents a significant contribution to St Helens Borough Council’s deliverable housing supply, reusing redundant brownfield land to create a high-quality environment which respects the character of the area, plus diversifies the tenure mix of housing stock in St Helens.   #MossNook #StHelens #Planning #Sustainability

🏙️ Zoning Out: Zoning and Its Impact on Housing 🏡 Curious about how zoning policies shape the housing crisis and impact urban development? Join us for a timely virtual forum hosted by Narvarte Development and 1000 Friends of Wisconsin that will explore the history of zoning and its far-reaching effects on housing affordability and equity. 📅 Date: September 18, 2024 🕒 Time: Doors & light breakfast 8:30am, program 9-11am 💻 Location: ThriveOn King building, 2153 N. Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive Featuring a presentation from UWM's School of Architecture & Urban Planning's Dr. Kirk Harris on the origins and evolution of zoning, followed by a community conversation with a diverse panel of stakeholders. We will also discuss Growing MKE, a citywide planning effort that is setting a framework for housing growth and choice in Milwaukee. 🔑 Key Topics: The role of zoning in housing inequities. How current zoning impacts development and affordability. Solutions like Growing MKE to foster inclusive growth. Whether you’re a developer, urban planner, policymaker, or community advocate, this event will provide valuable insights and an opportunity to engage in the conversation about building more livable, equitable communities. 🎟️ Reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/gbSYWUrz Let’s come together to rethink zoning and pave the way for a more inclusive future! #UrbanDevelopment #ZoningReform #HousingEquity #CommunityPlanning #GrowingMKE #NarvarteDevelopment

The pressure to combat the housing shortage — faster, more efficiently, smarter, and more cost-effectively — is changing the national landscape. While some municipalities are overhauling their code to expedite the building process, or even redefining what can be considered a permanent residency, others are scrambling to beef up their building development services teams. Some leaders are finding challenges, while others are finding opportunities. What are you finding? https://hubs.la/Q02cqbKy0 #InterwestConsulting #ParksAndRecreation #CityEngineering #CommunityDevelopment

We get the question all the time...do we need to sell our house first before we purchase new construction? There are many options. Contact TTG & Associates, and let's chat! #ttgandassociates #letstalknewconstruction #ttgva #builderrelations #realtor #community #ttghomes #TeressaTaylorGriffis #wisdomwednesday

In this blog, we'll be discussing some of the benefits of community construction projects and what you can do to help contribute. #GetInvolved https://lnkd.in/epuZN6yd #communityprojects #communitymatters #quantitysurveyor