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Looking promising! Housing Diversity is the key and communities should be at the heart of housing.

In case you missed it: our CEO Sam Veal explained how a considered, community-led approach to placemaking can help local authorities solve societal challenges as we develop housing for the future. Read the article to find out how we can revitalise heritage through the creation of people-centred neighbourhoods to shift perceptions of overlooked suburban areas to support the housing agenda: https://lnkd.in/ejy_Xt6d

10 MELBOURNE SUBURBS TO SEE HOUSING BOOST! High-density development will be welcomed in 10 major urban centres across Melbourne, as part of the Victorian government's planning revamp. The 10 suburbs named as recipients of the pilot program are: Broadmeadows Camberwell Junction Chadstone Epping Frankston Moorabbin Niddrie (Keilor Road) North Essendon Preston (High Street) Ringwood

Co-living developments are transforming London’s housing landscape, providing innovative and community-focused solutions to address the ongoing housing crisis. New research by Lichfields UK, featured in A New Way to Live: Co-living in London, reveals the rapid growth of the co-living sector and its potential to reshape urban living. Despite being in its early stages, the sector is already thriving, with nearly 70% of large-scale co-living planning applications in London gaining approval. These thoughtfully designed spaces prioritize affordability, flexibility, and a sense of community, catering to young professionals and others seeking modern, high-quality living environments. However, misconceptions persist, and collaborative efforts between developers, policymakers, and communities are essential to ensure co-living is fully integrated into housing strategies. Adam Donovan, Planning Director at Lichfields, emphasizes that co-living is not a temporary fix but a forward-thinking lifestyle that addresses London’s housing challenges while fostering community living. To explore how co-living is reshaping housing in London and the potential benefits for local authorities and residents alike, read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eNv4twch #CoLiving #LichfieldsResearch #LichfieldsUK #LondonHousingCrisis #ConstructionInnovation #AffordableHousingSolutions #UrbanDevelopment

🔓 Planning for impact... Over the decades, we've seen an astonishing rate of transformation, not only across the city region, but in the nation's approach to planning as well (if not quite at the same pace). We've seen regional planning, neighbourhood planning and most recently in our city, Greater Manchester Combined Authority's adoption of the sub-regional Places for Everyone plan. Whatever the scale, forward planning is intended to deliver on town planning's big mission: achieving sustainable development in economic, social and environmental terms. But, across this variety, it's development frameworks that we hold most dear, in part for their... ✅ Highly effective nature ✅ Quicker preparation despite greater detail ✅ Fostering of public-private collaboration ✅ Influence for councils' regeneration ambitions Intrigued? Read on in Part One, Chapter One of EK Unlocked... ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/es4K3HRr #ekunlocked #planning #housing #housingcrisis #greatermanchester #salford #manchester #gmca #placesforeveryone Original image credit: One Heritage

Wilmington Expands: New Annexation Brings Big Plans for a New Housing Development Wilmington is running out of room to grow—so the city is expanding its borders. A newly annexed 19-acre stretch in Ogden could soon become home to 253 new residential units, including affordable housing options. With plans for community amenities like a pool, dog park, and EV charging stations, this development could reshape the area Read the full story here. https://lnkd.in/ea4YXKFt

Excited that our latest research report is out in the world 🌎 As Labour commits to ambitious housebuilding targets, NIMBYs have become a permanent feature of the news cycle. But contrary to popular belief, communities aren’t inherently anti-development. They’re stuck in a system that creates conflict by design. In Constructing Consensus, we argue that meaningful community engagement can reduce opposition, speed up development and create thriving places. It’s full of case studies that illustrate what a new system of development could look like – some of which I had the pleasure of writing. Including: 🏠 The UK's first senior co-housing community, made up of women over 50. At New Ground in Barnet, residents take joint responsibility for the building and look out for each other’s health and wellbeing – combatting isolation and enhancing their quality of life. ✏ A council in Hampshire with a ground-breaking approach. Test Valley Borough Council has prioritised community voice and taken a “bottom-up” approach to regeneration. Rather than consulting on pre-determined plans, the council began with a blank sheet of paper – securing buy-in and better development as a result. 🌄 The Glendale Gateway Trust that is transforming one of the most sparsely populated areas of the country through community-led regeneration. Over the best part of two decades, the trust has taken on property worth over £2.5 million, providing affordable housing, community assets and commercial premises for people locally. Read the report here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ehpfVE9t New Local #housing #regeneration #CommunityPower #development #HouseBuilding

If the government wants some tips for building its New Towns, it would do well to read Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA)’s ‘Health, hope and prosperity: a vision for healthy new towns‘. It takes Garden City principles as its starting point. But these could equally be community land trust principles. TCPA envisages a community “where people have real agency over their lives”. CLTs are community-led from the initial campaigning to the final design collaborating with a chosen architect. And when people are in control of the homes they want and need, they gravitate towards the TCPA’s excellent framework of principles (see image below). These include genuine affordability; community ownership of land and longterm stewardship of assets; climate resilience; vibrant and inclusive neighbourhoods – and more. If the government develops its New Towns to TCPA’s vision, we’ll all benefit. And if it recognises that CLTs can provide additionality, we’ll really be making progress. 🏡🏡 🏡 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eYEdN9sW Community Land Trust Network community led housing london CREATE STREETS #communitylandtrust #affordablehomes #communityledhomes

I regularly appear on Times Radio to discuss the housing crisis in the UK. This time, I cover topics such as social housing, affordable housing, tenure-blind developments, sustainability, and placemaking. I also address what the government needs to do to solve the housing crisis, while explaining the depth and breadth of the current crisis. @timesradio #HousingCrisisUK #AffordableHousing #SustainableLiving #SocialHousingSolutions #Placemaking #BuildingForTheFuture

Colchester Local Plan.. 📘 Following a Local Plan Committee meeting on the 17th June 2024, Colchester Borough Council has published detail of its proposed housing need at a level of 1,043 dwellings which is an increase o 123 dwellings per annum higher than the adopted Local plan. In a report published (attached) for the Committee meeting the Authority indicated that there are several spatial options to be explored, but all options include the Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community (TCBGC). The spatial options include: • Substantial Growth – Garden Communities and Suburbs This approach includes development of one or more garden communities or suburbs within Colchester (In addition to TCBGC) • Hubs and Spokes Model - This approach recognises the relationship between settlements within Colchester. • Environment Led - Under this approach planning for a better environment is the primary focus. • Transport Corridors - This option directs growth to key Transport Corridors. These corridors may be directly from or to Colchester City Centre and will include a range of transport modes including rail and road, including the A12. • Expansion and Regeneration of Colchester Urban Area - This approach would seek to focus development to the Colchester urban area, creating urban extensions to deliver large scale new communities on the edge of Colchester. • Proportionate Growth - This approach delivers growth proportionately across all of Colchester's settlements. • Community Gain - This approach seeks to deliver growth across Colchester where there are the biggest public benefits and gains provided through development. #planning #newbuild #homes