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We are thrilled to announce that Hammersmith & Fulham Council has given our innovative proposals for the revitalisation of Albert and Swedish Wharf the green light. EPR’s design for developer Henley Investment Management Ltd transforms an underused two-acre site by Wandsworth Bridge into a thriving mixed-use development, delivering 276 apartments - 35% of which will be affordable housing - communal landscaped gardens and a Thames Path extension, offering riverside access to new residents and the existing community. The redevelopment of Albert and Swedish Wharf is also a unique opportunity to bring the safeguarded wharf back into use. A new 55,000 sq ft last-mile logistics facility will tap into the River Thames’ potential to handle light freight, allowing goods to be sustainably distributed across London. Once complete, the exciting scheme will deliver much-needed affordable housing and bring economic dynamism to the area by re-energising one of London’s last remaining undeveloped riverside locations. #eprarchitects #architecture #design #planningpermission #fulham #regeneration #affordablehomes #residential #operationalwharf

Scarborough’s Golden Mile is set to experience a transformative redevelopment, shifting from a traditional retail-dominated area to a dynamic, mixed-use neighborhood. This extensive project plans to introduce over 35,000 new homes and more than a million square feet of commercial and office spaces, all located near the new Eglinton Crosstown LRT. The blueprint for the area envisions a mix of mid and high-rise structures designed to house over 45,000 residents. Leading the change is the renovation of the renowned Golden Mile Plaza, poised to become a lively center featuring more than 3,500 homes and a generous amount of commercial and office areas within towering structures of up to 48 stories. The redevelopment aims to foster a vibrant, well-connected community, emphasizing pedestrian-friendly environments. The initiative includes crafting new public roads and adding over 6,000 square meters of parks, integrating greenery into the cityscape. In redefining the Golden Mile, the goal is not merely to construct buildings but to establish a new urban core for Scarborough that will ignite economic and social dynamism. This represents a unique chance to mold the future of one of Toronto’s renowned neighborhoods. #scarborough #development #goldenmile #growth #toronto #eglinton #eclrt #lrt #urbandesign #transit #plannning #urbanplanning

As reported by Building Magazine, The City of London is currently experiencing a significant surge in development proposals, with 18 major new schemes, most tall, concentrated around Bishopsgate. Steve Watts, TTa Director and Vice Chair of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), offers his views through the article, on what lies behind the latest cycle of development and what might hold it back. The piece highlights that the number of planning applications has risen by 25% year-on-year. However, despite this surge, only some projects are expected to proceed simultaneously due to industry capacity and market demand. Steve says: “Everyone did try to be a perfume bottle… Now, it’s a lot more nuanced than that. You’ve got to think about how the building is going to be used, a much richer mix of amenities, the blurring between the private and the public, the activity of the ground floor, and social value.” Read the full article here: bit.ly/4b9EXCF #TallBuildings #LondonConstruction #ConstructionIndustry #CityofLondon

JULY AGENDA   HAY STREET 2-WAY REVITALISATION Council is being recommended to approve the draft Concept Plan for the revitalisation of Hay Street from William to Elder Street. The concept plan proposes that pedestrians and place making are prioritised over cars by creating destinations, not through routes, and providing permeability, legibility, choice of routes and ease of access for city residents and businesses.   NEW DRAFT LOCAL PLANNING POLICIES There are ~100 LPPs that support existing local planning schemes that operate within the City of Perth jurisdiction which are being consolidated into a set of new contemporary LPPs. The draft LPP character areas seek to ensure that character elements are protected.   DRAFT NORTHBRIDGE CHARACTER AREA LPP The Draft LPP objectives are to: (a) encourage medium-scale development with a low-scale urban edge within a rich and interesting pedestrian environment; and, (b) to preserve and respect the traditional streetscape rhythm within the area whilst allowing for a diversity of architectural expression that supports Northbridge’s diverse character and role as the premier entertainment area of Perth.   DRAFT ST GEORGES TCE CHARACTER AREA LPP The Draft LPP objectives are to: encourage high-scale landmark buildings with a medium scale urban edge that emphasise the ridge line and prominence of St Georges Terrace and reflect the area’s importance as the primary centre of business for Greater Perth and the State.   DRAFT GODERICH ST HERITAGE AREA & LPP The Draft LPP objectives are: (a) retain and conserve the cultural heritage significance of the Goderich Street Heritage Area; (b) encourage the use and sensitive adaptation of contributory buildings; and (c) ensure that development in the Goderich Street Heritage Area does not adversely affect its cultural heritage significance.   BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT GRANTS This program aims to provide support to businesses and property owners to carry out project works that enhance the public realm, create new experiences, and which encourage people to visit and stay longer. Council is being recommended to approve $250k over 13 businesses this funding round. To read the full agenda, follow the link here: https://lnkd.in/d4v5i-UE #Perth #CityOfPerth #Australia #CityOfLight #EastPerth #WestPerth #Nedlands #Crawley #Northbridge #PerthLife #PerthWA #PerthGram #PerthIsOk #CelebratePerth

Building the Future of London: Exciting Projects on the Horizon... As a leading construction consultancy, we're excited to be working on iconic projects like 85 Gracechurch, Blackfriars, and 1 Leadenhall. But what's next? A recent article suggests that the project management market in London may be poised for a surge - could this be the boost our industry needs to drive growth and innovation?

Have you ever thought about the fact that so many towers downtown are built on top of above-ground parking garages? It's largely because Austin regulations for the last decade have incentivized it over more expensive underground parking. That could soon change with recent amendments to the city's Land Development Code that would count a portion of above-ground structured parking in an important development calculation and also decouple residential units from parking spaces. This last one is particularly interesting because it would lower housing costs for buyers who don't want (or need as many) parking spaces with their downtown residence. Let's see how this all shakes out. #downtownaustin #downtownatx #austindevelopment #austinliving #atxrealestate #austincondos

7N Architects’ masterplan for a 20 Minute Neighbourhood including 7,000 mixed tenure homes on the western edge of the City of Edinburgh has been submitted for Planning Permission in Principle on behalf of West Town Edinburgh Limited, a development consortium led by Drum Property Group.   The masterplan for West Town embodies the principles of a 20 Minute Neighbourhood, providing a mix of uses within the neighbourhood including shops, workspace, schools, amenities, health services and community infrastructure to sustain most of the daily needs of the new community within a reasonable walking or cycling distance, with sustainable public transport links to the city and beyond. The design of the network of streets and spaces prioritises space for active travel and a strategic approach to centralised, shared vehicle parking in mobility hubs will support a range of sustainable transport options, including car clubs, cycle hire and centralised parcel delivery. The design of the high quality public realm, developed with OPEN, is based on a people first approach to street design and an integrated approach to soft landscape which will create pleasant streets that facilitate walking and the spontaneous play and social interaction that comes with having a walkable neighbourhood. https://lnkd.in/eEQzF5qQ

Could the City of London's tower cluster be on the verge of a new construction boom? At least 18 major office schemes are being planned for a strip of land centred on Bishopsgate, many of them scheduled to be built over the next five years. The reality is that only a handful of these will get going due to capacity limitations both in the market and the industry. So what gives a scheme the best chance of getting off the ground? Building Magazine has spoken to some of the experts most involved in the discussions now taking place across the City as developers eye their next move. With some schemes expected to cost more than £1bn to build, whatever happens will be hugely impactful for the industry in the years to come.

Tour any historic city and you’ll see land being used in many ways all at once—a storefront or professional office facing the street, an apartment upstairs, and maybe a workshop in the back. Modern zoning sought to bring order to this chaos, prescribing what parts of town were best suited for each individual purpose. But it didn’t work. That’s why mixed-use developments are now trending. These projects buck the vision laid out in zoning maps, instead creating properties where people can live, work, shop, play, and access services. https://hubs.ly/Q02GmgKB0

Sweden is set to build an entire new city in just two years, a project typically taking five to seven years with traditional construction methods. In Adelaide, Australia, a Sporting Stadium Hotel was recently built in CLT in less than 12 months, a process that usually takes 2.5 to 3 years with custom construction methods at the iconic Adelaide Oval. The hotel has staggering occupancy rates of over 90%. https://lnkd.in/dXEDVqEw These examples highlight the inefficiency of traditional construction methods and the need for more innovative approaches. Scandinavian countries have been leading the way with renewable plantation forest trees and Cross Laminated Timber (CLT), reducing construction time by up to 75% compared to Australia's slow and inefficient methods. The need for more affordable housing in Australia is threatening the country's economic growth, and the situation is particularly dire in Metropolitan Sydney. The city is facing a significant exodus of professional talent and essential workers due to the need for more available affordable rental accommodation. The vacancy factors for affordable rental accommodation in Sydney are at an all-time low, exacerbating the problem. It's time for Australia to embrace more efficient and sustainable construction methods to provide affordable housing and retain its essential workers. #FastCLT #sustainability #Australia #housingcrisis