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The accessible tourism market is worth $13.5 billion in Australia and represents upto 24% of the population. With figures like that, tourism operators can’t afford not to be catering for accessible visitors. But more importantly there are other benefits. Accessibile visitors who have great experiences are much more likely to repeat visit, they travel in groups with carers and family members and they also tend to travel more in off peak or shoulder seasons. Accessibile visitors also contribute to positive outcomes in staff morale, job satisfaction and of course the visitor benefits from incredible visitor experiences which can lead to word of mouth promotion. Im proud to have been part of an organisation that has won a Tourism Hall of Fame award for our accesible visitor experiences. Catering for accessible visitors doesnt have to be hard or expensive. It all starts with a decision to do something. Getaboutable run great information sessions and this webinar is a great - and free - opportunity to learn more about an essential part of strengthening your organisation and your visitor experience.

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐇𝐀𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄!🏆 The day we've all been waiting for is finally here: the HMO Awards 23/24! We are absolutely thrilled to be selected as finalists for not just one, but three HMO Award categories. It's great to get industry recognition for our all our hard work and dedication over the past couple of years, and we are honoured to stand alongside some of the biggest names in the HMO Industry. Here are the categories in which we're finalists: 🥇 Best Shared Living Design: This award celebrates the most innovative and aesthetically pleasing shared living spaces. It recognises excellence in creating functional, beautiful, and comfortable environments for tenants. 🥇 Best Residential to HMO: This category honors the best conversion of residential properties into Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). It highlights outstanding projects that maximise space and enhance livability while maintaining high standards of design and construction. 🥇 Best Manager of Professional HMOs: This award acknowledges exceptional management of HMOs, focusing on those who excel in providing high-quality services, maintaining properties to the highest standards, and ensuring tenant satisfaction. Join us as we celebrate the pinnacle of HMO excellence and discover who will take home the top honors. This is more than just an awards night—it's a celebration of innovation, dedication, and community in the HMO world. Are you also coming?  Let the festivities begin! 🙌 #HMOAwards #SharedLivingDesign #ResidentialToHMO #ManagerOfProfessionalHMOs #Transformation #Property #InteriorDesign #PropertyInvestingUK

We are deliberating on a selection of projects carried out in 2023 that have contributed to improving the quality of public spaces. 

“It is not the honor that you take with you, but the heritage you leave behind.” —Branch Rickey Over this month we shared just a few of the historic preservation projects within our portfolio of work. We are grateful for all the projects we have touched over our 58-year history, but we are most grateful for the ongoing relationships we maintain with our clients who safeguard these national treasures. We all share in the universal commitment to preserve the past for future generations. Here’s why we value historic preservation and the landmarks we've worked hard to maintain: ◼️ Connecting to Our Roots: Understanding our history fosters community pride and identity. ◼️ Educational Value: Historic sites serve as living classrooms, offering invaluable lessons to all. ◼️ Promoting Sustainability: Reusing historic buildings is eco-friendly, reducing waste and preserving resources. ◼️ Economic Boost: Preserved sites attract tourism, create jobs, and stimulate local economies. ◼️ Aesthetic Appeal: Historic architecture adds beauty and character to our surroundings. Join us in celebrating preservation projects that keep our heritage alive! #LewisBuildsMaryland #HistoricPreservationMonth #CommunityPride #Sustainability #LocalHistory

What's it like working with a team to produce Let's Build #architecture events all year? From graphics, social media, and copy to speakers, venues, food & drink, sponsors, and more, it’s a whirlwind! Lockdown got us comfy working solo even with a remote team (in the background kind-of), but now we're still itching for face-to-face, in-person human interactions. Since it ended, we still crave in-person human interactions and connections. For most of us, the shift back to the office shows it, and is (still) teaching us how to juggle being in-person and working with a remote team online/ others working-from-home. It's like we forgot how to socialize, but now we're relearning! Being in a team of 10, 15, 20? It’s no walk in the park—dealing with different personalities and work styles can be tough. Collaborating with our team (some in-person and remote) is interesting. But, we thrive on it, producing top-notch events every year. This year is no different; we’re back at London Festival of Architecture AGAIN! Join us on Thursday, June 6th, at tp bennett for “Climate Change: Reimagine Our City.” Grab your tickets now- https://lnkd.in/eJm5nthD #events #eventsmanagement #lfa #LFA #LondonFestivalofArchitecture #architects #architecture #marketing #marketer #marketingexecutive #seniormarketingexecutive #marketingmanager #london

Congratulations to doctoral student Ruiqi Yang and CED professor Jessica Fernandez for receiving an award from ASLA-NY, the New York Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects! Yang and Fernandez have received a 2024 Merit Award in Analysis, Planning, Research and Communications for their in-depth analysis of user experiences with urban green spaces at High Line Park in New York City. "As our cities grow, it’s imperative that we understand what makes great green spaces," said Yang, who is pursuing a Ph.D. in environmental design. "Our research takes an important step in that direction." Their research utilized a large dataset of 34,060 Tripadvisor reviews to uncover what continuously draws millions of people to the High Line. "This empirical knowledge serves as a critical resource for decision-makers and planners, informing future urban revitalization and greenway projects," said Yang. "The findings not only underscore the importance of user-centered design but also offer transferable insights for similar initiatives in other urban contexts, contributing to the broader field of sustainable urban development." This research was performed in collaboration with Dr. Yang Song of Texas A&M University and Dr. Tong Wang of Huazhong University of Science and Technology. #uga #ugaced #landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #asla #meritaward

Explore the power of shadow optimization in urban design with Galapagos. Enhancing comfort and sustainability through smart planning. ☀️ See the impact: https://lnkd.in/dykgUCsA

Why are some third places thriving? This webinar from the Congress for New Urbanism explores examples of businesses that provide multiple services to attract different customers and encourage people to interact. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3VTYce2

So excited about this one! It's Biohabitats 10th certified LBC project... and one of my favorites. Among many firsts... it's the first building in the world to create retail grade fossil fuel free fertilizer from recovery nutrients, rain, and solar energy (operated and sold by Nutrient Recovery Services). #climatesolutions #resilientinfrastructure #sustainabledevelopment #energywaternutreintecologynexus #netzero

An open tool to apply New European Bauhaus principles in heritage projects 📣 At #HeritACT the University College Dublin team has used the NEB Compendium Compass (NEBC) framework to explore the different #NEB heritage activation projects that align with its values and working principles. Go through the map and discover projects across Europe that enhance social and cultural transformation in architecture and urban spaces. https://lnkd.in/dgrzqnan And complement the list! Add your initiative and help us enrich the map ;) https://arcg.is/0TL8LH --- 📌What's the NEB Compendium Compass (NEBC)? It's a ‘guiding framework’ applying the #NewEuropeanBauhaus principles and criteria. It guides change makers in bringing out a cultural and aesthetic dimension to the European green deal, particularly with regard to the built environment. The main idea behind the initiative is that the transition to a sustainable society is also a cultural shift based on empathy, compassion, creativity and shifting paradigms. Art and culture will play a key role in aiding this transition. https://lnkd.in/d66pTfZq