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Love this work by Shaya Gansburg! Can’t wait to see what you decide and why! When it comes to investment properties, ROI must be front and center. Many people assume interior design is only about aesthetics, but functionality and profitability are just as crucial in our design process. How do you incorporate ROI into your workflow?

Zoning Analysis in the Bronx We are excited to kick off a new project in the Bronx aimed at maximizing market-rate units. The existing building is a one-story structure with a cellar, and the developer has decided against installing elevators, which limits the number of stories we can add. Initially, we thought the property was a through lot, but it turns out to be an interior shallow lot with the rear land owned by NYC Parks. This discovery has led to a crucial decision point for the owner: ◾ Should they keep the first floor commercial and extend it to the rear lot line, potentially losing a residential unit? ◾ Or should they keep the building entirely residential, which means they cannot extend the first floor? If you are looking to buy, sell, or develop in NYC, let’s chat! Your project could be an exciting opportunity for collaboration. #NYC #Zoning #construction #development #residential #commercial #multifamily #bronx #CRE #realestate

Revitalization in Action: Regent Park’s Transformation Continues Exciting progress is being made in the ongoing revitalization of Regent Park, one of Toronto's most ambitious urban renewal projects. Demolition is currently underway to prepare the site for Buildings 4B and 4C, set to rise 19 and 39 storeys respectively. These towers, designed by gh3 and developed by Tridel, Deltera, and Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC), will be key components of Phases 4 and 5—marking the final stages of this two-decade-long rejuvenation effort. With over a dozen new buildings to come, Regent Park is set to redefine the city’s east side and offer new opportunities for its community. #UrbanRenewal #TorontoRealEstate #RegentParkRevitalization #Architecture #CommunityDevelopment #TorontoCommunity #Construction #UrbanDesign #BuildingTheFuture #urbanToronto

Panther Island Gets an Upgrade For years, the area just north of Fort Worth has been in a derelict state. This owes in part to the fact that it sits within the flood plain and the occasional heavy rain can turn it into a swamp. This has also caused a fair amount of soil contamination, which has prevented any serious construction. Instead, even its most noteworthy building, LeGrave Field, once a minor league baseball stadium, is littered and covered in grafitti. A new master plan crafted by Lake|Flato Architects and HR&A Advisors to rectify this situation by adding a diversion canal that will help with drainage, and with the massive space situated just north of the city, to build a mixed-use neighborhood and riverfront set to compete with San Antonio. Fort Worth acquired the name Panther City because it was once so slow that one could find a panther resting on the local streets. It is reasonable to suspect that this appelation might not apply once this neighborhood is complete in 2032. https://lnkd.in/gZ2uZmVP #adaptivereuse #architecture #urbanplanning Fort Worth Chamber

Another quality project that Q Assure Build Ltd are involved in with Eric Wright Group. It is always great to hear that sites are progressing well and that there is open communication between all parties involved. At Q Assure Build Ltd we pride ourselves on our pragmatic approach and always look to provide the best possible solution. If you have any questions about working with Q or have a project you would like to discuss please reach out to myself or one of the team. #theqpolicy #structuralwarranty #construction #latentdefects

"I have referred to the Iron Triangle in this space before. “Cheap-Fast-Good” and how it’s not possible to have all three [...] But maybe, just maybe, architects and urban planners Smart Density and developer/builder Assembly have shattered that old adage to bits." - Dave LeBlanc, The Globe and Mail We are thrilled to be part of the 1120 Ossington Ave. team with St. Clare’s Housing Society, Smart Density, and Assembly Corp., which is leading the way in rapid, affordable housing using prefab timber construction. This project highlights the power of collaboration, innovation, and efficiency in creating much-needed affordable housing. Prefab timber construction not only allows for faster project completion but also provides sustainable, cost-effective solutions that are essential in today’s housing market. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gUMzadaH. #affordablehousing #prefabconstruction #sustainabledesign #community #rapidconstruction #mcCallumSather

As I wrote a few months ago, this project perfectly encapsulates the challenges of this particular moment in housing politics: https://lnkd.in/e_NfBe3v

Residential Case Study: Spring Boroughs, Northampton Spring Boroughs is a development of 34 new affordable homes, comprising of 2 and 3 bed houses and a retail unit. Originally a scheme comprising of 18 homes off Little Cross Street, this development went under a full review to secure more sites and increase the development, including the relocation of a retail unit. Significant social value was created as part of the development, as it provideded the community with much needed affordable housing, provided the community with much needed affordable housing. Cellecta’s ScreedBoard 28 was specified by Northampton Partnership Homes due to the high sound reduction performance and low floor levels. As it’s suitable for all floor types, it is frequently viewed as the solution of choice for new build and refurbishment developments. Its interlocking edges for installation convenience, high density, and unique resilient layer provides unrivalled acoustic performance. Willmott Dixon was supplied 600m² of Cellecta products to develop these flats in Northampton. Download PDF here: https://ow.ly/LAmF50Qs7TG #ConstructionCaseStudy #Insulation #Cellecta #Architecture #Residential #ScreedBoard #Development #AcousticFloors

I was reading about the North Center Apartments project by SPACE Architects on the north side and how they achieved the framing of the rooftop level. Then it dawned on me to ask, is there an existing mixed-use building that has a rooftop on Chicago's far south side (south of 95th Street)? Better yet, are there any existing mixed-use developments on Chicago's far south side period? Maybe someone can correct me on this and maybe I do not know every square-inch of Chicago's far south side as I thought. If not or even if you can name all on one hand, how is that possible? We definitely need to prioritize mixed-use development investments on Chicago's far south side. If this is helping to stabilize commercial corridors on the north side of Chicago, then it can do the same for our struggling commercial corridors on Chicago's far south side. And I am not just talking about just doing one project but multiple projects to build much needed density, especially for residents who are currently getting gentrified out of their neighborhoods. #InvestFarSouth #BCBI https://lnkd.in/gwhZaHMb

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