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Really excited to share the news that Lendlease has submitted a planning application for a landmark mixed-use building within its exciting regeneration of Birmingham Smithfield. Subject to approvals, the building, designed by Bell Phillips and local practice Intervention Architecture, will overlook Manor Square and include 408 high-quality build-to-rent homes. It will be the first residential element of the regeneration of Smithfield and is planned to also feature a health and wellbeing-inspired leisure facility; as well as a mix of independent shops, bars and restaurants for the public to enjoy. Outline plans for the 17-hectare Smithfield development were unanimously approved by Birmingham City Council in June this year. Altogether the scheme will include over 3,000 new homes and will bring cultural and leisure attractions as well as new workspace for businesses. Birmingham’s historic Bull Ring Markets remain at the heart of these plans and will be housed in two new buildings. Designed with a focus on high-quality architecture, landscape, and public spaces, Smithfield Birmingham will also create up to 9,000 new jobs and deliver significant economic benefits to the city and wider West Midlands region whilst preserving the rich local heritage, particularly the historic Bull Ring Markets, which have existed for over 800 years. Selina Mason, Director of Masterplanning for Smithfield said: “This is an important step for both Lendlease and the Birmingham Smithfield regeneration scheme. These plans kick-start the transformation of this iconic site, bringing much needed new homes and spaces that support health and wellbeing and the local community. “We’re proud to be playing a part in preserving Birmingham’s historic Bull Ring Markets, while also creating a vibrant new neighbourhood that will benefit the city for generations to come and look forward to this application being considered by the City Council early next year.”

## Benefits of Redevelopment: - Improved Infrastructure : Redevelopment can improve transportation, utilities, and overall infrastructure, benefiting both residents and businesses. - Job Creation : Construction, design, and planning activities generate employment opportunities. - Increased Property Value : New developments typically raise the value of the surrounding area, benefiting property owners and the economy. - Enhanced Aesthetic Appeal : Redevelopment often leads to improved urban design, better public spaces, and a more visually appealing environment.

Plans submitted for £70m Greater Manchester Passivhaus Low Energy scheme A two-tower residential development, designed by London and Manchester-based AEW Architects, has been submitted to Stockport Council as part of the town's ongoing regeneration plans. The £70m project features two connected blocks of eight and 20 stories, designed to meet The Passivhaus Institute Low Energy Building Standard. The focus is on creating sustainable homes that enhance the local neighbourhood and create a vibrant new community for the people of Stockport. Located in a busy area in Stockport town centre, the development will transform a derelict office building and car park into much-needed new homes in one of the North West’s most up-and-coming areas. The design puts people first, with features that make everyday living better. These include clever positioning to make the most of natural sunlight, bright and airy staircases, shared laundry areas, and a rooftop garden with community allotments and solar panels. At the heart of the development sits a 100m² flexible space which can be used for various events and workshops for residents and non-residents. https://lnkd.in/ehEfqg5c

Planning Awards 2024 - Shortlisted! Now that made my day. Not only has the sun come out, but the joint submission by Urban Place Lab and Avison Young on the ‘Whitehill & Bordon Project Structuring Plan - Collaborative Masterplanning’ process, has been shortlisted in the category of planning for increased housing delivery in the 2024 Planning Awards! We've been working with landowners the DIO, Development Managers the Whitehill & Bordon Regeneration Company (JV between Taylor Wimpey and Dorchester Regeneration) on this multi-faceted community regeneration since 2014, and the project Structuring Plan has been both a constant and a flexible tool to allow so much more to be delivered than (accelerated) housing alone. Developed in close collaboration with East Hampshire District Council (+ their design advisors Feria Urbanism) and Hampshire County Council, the Structuring Plan review has allowed us to revise parcel structures for individual components of the site, assisting in accelerated phasing, integration with site services and a more nuanced approach to site clearance supporting the delivery of community infrastructure. Loosely following the German Bebauungsplan (B-Plan) model of a technical parameter-led masterplan / regulating plan (and associated text document), the process has encouraged a more organic evolution of place, ‘learning by doing’ and providing valuable exercises in collaboration and place making. https://lnkd.in/ezT4-Tiv

A new #sustainable mixed-use facility under #construction at Harvard University will include 250 sheltered bicycle parking spaces, numerous green spaces, an integrated stormwater-management system and a plethora of natural daylight. Learn more about the project - led by Shawmut Design and Construction - which aims for Living Building Challenge Certification from the Living Future Institute, on Green Building News.

Buyers are changing their view on inclusive facilities - In the past, developments with shared facilities had received muted interest with service charges inflated to maintain facilities that residents rarely used. However with the increase in home working, improved shared spaces and better Gym's this is changing - especially as investors can command better rents to reflect these genuinely class-leading faculties. Bay View in Whitstable launches this week with very-much class leading shared areas. Shared work space, cinema/viewing room and gym all included in a competitive service charge - perfect for those who commute a couple of days a week and need a quite and separate space to work, socialise and work-out. To find out more visit - https://lnkd.in/e7TNe3ZU #newhomes #landandnewhomes #developers #developments #sussex #estateagents #commercialagents #planning #planners #architects #architecture #showhomes #land #landandnewhomesorganisation

The West End is one step ahead of its future! Reading through Savills’ upbeat 'West End Investment Watch for May' I thought how the West End has, over the centuries, confounded predictions of its demise. Covid was the latest existential threat, but the area is in a state of continuous transformation and can survive a pandemic or two. Predictions of any kind are risky and while Savills reports good news, Property Week reports a 20% slump in the first quarter of the year. So it all depends on where you are looking. Savills reported that compared to other markets, the West End continues to offer a ‘resilient occupational underpin’, and that exceptional rental growth is forecast for top-quality property in core locations. Because of its prime location in one of the world’s greatest cities, the West End’s success against other markets isn’t really surprising, but it is also the result of its stakeholders’ ability to accurately predict the needs of coming generations. Grosvenor and The Crown Estate, working alongside organisations like the Heart of London Business Alliance, are leading the change, continually challenging the status quo to ensure the West End continues to delight, thrive and grow. We love the planters in Regent Street, and the extra space for pedestrians, and the refurbished historic buildings that have created high functioning, top quality, sustainable properties while retaining precious character. At Barr Gazetas, we’ve had the privilege to have an office in the West End for over twenty years now, and a big percentage of our projects are located within it, so we know the area inside out. London is constantly changing and reimagining itself, and as part of this year’s London Festival of Architecture, we will be running a workshop at our Heddon Street studio, to brainstorm ideas on how we can continue to design this important area of our city. We will be considering four critical themes - transport and connectivity, public realm and social value, heritage and buildings. Have we missed anything? The final designs will go on our live map of the West End and contribute to our design guidance for the area which will be published later in the year. If you have any big ideas for the West End, share them with me in the comments and we’ll test them at the workshop, or even better join us tomorrow! https://lnkd.in/etiD4R4V It will be fascinating to see what we can come up with. I’m quite sure it will be a challenge and a surprise. I will report back in July. Watch this space.

Building Magazine reports on the huge pipeline of #highrise #buildings planned of the #London skyline. Worth a read 👌🏼 RIBA RICS Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) The Institution of Structural Engineers Institution of Mechanical Engineers CIBSE Construction CABE UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) Association for Project Management BREEAM 🌿 #architecture #construction #realestate #consulting #property #planning 🌿 Real Estate Architecture Construction Property Management Urban Planning

The City of Toronto and CreateTO have announced KILMER GROUP, LLC and Tricon Residential as development partners for the redevelopment of the Toronto Coach Terminal. The project will feature two residential towers and a central public plaza, combining heritage preservation with contemporary urban design. https://lnkd.in/gdRDZ_B3 #Toronto #UrbanPlanning #Architecture