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Swansea 💚 In February of 1941, Swansea suffered a 3-night blitz that shattered the centre of town, with Oxford Street and much of the commercial areas being particularly hit. Prior to this, Swansea High Street boasted grand department stores and detailed architecture, but following so much destruction, the local authority was forced to rebuild quickly, resulting in the concrete facade we see today. With a focus on creating space for businesses, public space and the integration of greenery went unaddressed. The Swansea Blitz may have been 80 years ago, but we are still rebuilding, with the decisions made then continuing to impact the success of Swansea today. First announced in 2017, The Swansea Bay City Deal aims to regenerate the locality. With many of the developments already complete, such as Copr Bay and the Albert Hall, and many more to come, the regeneration happening now is actually the most extensive since the reconstruction after WW2. It is great to see such an investment into the city to initiate a return of its former glory. The Biophilic Living project sits among the wider regeneration as it aims to build and enhance communities and rethink the design of our urban environments. Cllr Rob Stewart, Swansea Council Leader, said: “Swansea is undergoing its biggest transformation in decades and private sector schemes like the living building will combine with everything the council is doing to breathe new life into our city centre.   “Schemes like this are important. Not just because of their innovation but also because they’ll lead to more people living and wprking in the city centre. This is key if we’re to create more footfall there to support our existing businesses and attract further investment, jobs and businesses in future.” We are very grateful for the support from the council! City & County of Swansea 🌿🏙️🏡♻️ #biophilicliving #urbanregeneration #swanseabaycitydeal #resilientswansea #wellbeingoffuturegenerations #biophilicwales #biophilicswansea #lovewhereyoulive #mixedusedevelopment #citycentre #designforthefuture #community #peopleandplanet

Last week there was a gathering of Expert Advisors, including Andrew Haley, with those who have funded and managed the work of the High Street Task Force. This marked the end of this 5-year Minister of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) funded programme, supporting the regeneration of high streets across England. The panel of experts drawn from the Institute of Place Management, Royal Town Planning Institute, Design Council and Landscape Institute, engaged with 149 high streets during the programme. It was wonderful to get a sense of the breadth of the work and hear stories from across the country. Each place is unique, therefore the approaches needed to stimulate revitalisation are specific to their circumstances. Andrew’s work over the last five years has reflected that diversity, including support for the Accelerator Programme for Stepney in Hull; Bedminster on the outskirt of Bristol; Westminster City Council in their work on Edgware Road and Praed Street; Stockport Town Centre; and the coastal towns of Paignton and Felixstowe. The legacy of the Task Force's work will be felt for many years to come, with it highlighting both positive transformation and common approaches to placemaking that hold back change. As a result of ongoing learning from this programme, the Task Force have helped MHCLG launch 10 pilot “high street accelerators”. The role of the task force in building and implementing the foundations of comprehensive place-making skills will equip high streets to the many challenges they face, both now and into the future. #thepaulhogarthcompany #paulhogarthcompany #landscapearchitecture #urbandesign #urbanplanning #highstreettaskforce #highstreet #MHCLG #highstreetaccelerators

We’re delighted to share that our proposals for the next phase of PBSA at Nottingham’s The Island Quarter have been approved by Nottingham City Council’s planning committee! 🎉 In collaboration with The Conygar Investment Company, DAY has designed a scheme featuring 394 student spaces across four interconnected blocks. The development will feature premium amenities including a gym, lounges, and social areas. The plans also include commitments to sustainability and community enhancement, such as leveraging Nottingham’s district heating network, contributing to affordable housing, and enhancing the shared spaces. These efforts align with Nottingham’s ambitious goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2028, making this development an integral part of the city’s green future. 🌿 A huge thank you to our team and collaborators for their hard work in making this a reality. https://lnkd.in/efvSG_Vc Nottingham Trent University | University of Nottingham #DAYTEAM #DAYArchitectural #Architecture #DAYResidential #PlanningApproval #PBSA #Nottingham

During my Master’s studies at the University of Dundee, I worked on a project that focused on identifying an urban planning challenge within Dundee’s city centre and proposing a strategic intervention to address it. My team selected the Wellgate Centre due to the connectivity barrier it creates between the city centre and surrounding neighbourhoods. Our proposal included interventions such as partial demolition, mixed-use redevelopment, and the reinstatement of historic streets. These strategies aimed to create a more connected, sustainable, and vibrant city centre. It is exciting to see the recent announcement that Dundee and Angus College plans to take over the Wellgate Centre. Their focus on revitalisation echoes some of the key principles we proposed, highlighting the relevance of addressing connectivity, sustainability, and vibrancy in urban regeneration. This development underscores the real-world significance of the challenges we identified and lends credibility to the solutions we proposed. Note: Images used in this presentation are for educational purposes only and are credited to their original sources in the original document wherever applicable. This version is edited to showcase the work and does not include the full reference list. #StudentWork #TheWellgateCentre #Dundee #OpenToWork Dundee and Angus College Royal Town Planning Institute University of Dundee Alumni

We’re thrilled to be hosting Unlocking Nottingham: From Potential to Permission—a dynamic panel event designed to explore the exciting opportunities shaping Nottingham’s future! Join us on Thursday 23 January from 17:30 - 20:00, as Jenny Keen MRTPI, Sarah MacPherson MRTPI, Hannah Hamilton-Rutter and guest speakers Victoria Green and Paul Seddon discuss what landowners, developers, and their advisors, can do to take advantage of existing properties and land from small-scale conversions, adding additional storeys, to a complete redevelopment from the ground up. We will challenge the narrative that brownfield sites, conversions, and particularly historic buildings are ‘too hard’ or ‘too expensive’ to add commercial value to your portfolio. Following the development timeline from inception to delivery, we will cover the following key areas: - Demystifying design and heritage issues and opportunities - Making the most out of pre-application engagement - How the changing national and local plan context and legislation changes impact development in Nottingham Whether you're in development, design, or simply passionate about Nottingham’s future, this is your chance to be part of the conversation. https://lnkd.in/e-kYd6BE Nicki Edwards #UnlockingNottingham #UrbanGrowth #MarronsArchitecture #CityPlanning #SustainableDevelopment

New Junior School Offers a Lesson in Modern Building Practices The new Junior School for the Girls’ Day School Trust Notting Hill & Ealing High School, designed by Hawkins\Brown, exemplifies sustainability. Rated BREEAM Excellent, it sets a benchmark for integrating modern building practices with academic excellence. Troldtekt A/S https://lnkd.in/edRTK-XZ #SustainableDesign #BREEAMExcellent #ModernArchitecture #EducationalBuildings #BuildingSustainability

The Transforming Homes research project, led by the Universities of Bath and Cardiff, collaborates with communities in Bristol and Swansea to co-design energy-efficient and low-carbon housing for the future. Professor Pete Walker, Director of the Research Centre for Innovative Construction Materials at Bath, and Principal Investigator & Co-Director of the project, shares his reflections now that they are halfway through. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ei__wqJN GW4 Alliance, University of Cardiff, Wales #SustainableHomes #NetZero #InnovationWithImpact

One Week Left to Have Your Say on the Moore Point Planning Proposal! 🚨📣 One of Australia’s largest privately led urban renewal projects is on public exhibition until 25 November 2024. This proposal aims to transform a 31.4-hectare area—equivalent to 43 football fields—into a vibrant mixed-use precinct. Lodged in 2020 by Coronation Property and Leamac Property Group, the proposal aims to rezone Moore Point, Moorebank, into a high-density, mixed-use precinct, delivered in three stages over 30–40 years, with 40% of dwellings in Stage 1. What’s Proposed? 🏠 Residential: 11,000 dwellings (with a potential future population of 21,000). 🏢 Commercial & Retail: 346,000m², including offices, shops, and hospitality spaces. 🏫 Schools: A primary school for 1,000 students (with potential for a second). 🌳 Open Spaces: 10 hectares, including a central park and Georges River access. 🏗️ Community Facilities: Pedestrian bridges linking to Liverpool CBD. 💬 Have your say today, visit: https://ow.ly/6cNu50U9EFe 🔗 Submissions close 25 November 2024. 📅 -- #LiverpoolCityCouncil #MoorePoint #UrbanDevelopment #PlanningProposal #LiverpoolNSW

HARWORTH’S BLUEPRINT FOR GROWTH ✅ Sustainable urban expansion – let’s build at scale, in the right places    As our chief executive Lynda Shillaw says in our Blueprint for Growth film “You can’t contain everything to brownfield sites and within city centres. You have to assemble land in the right place and at scale.”   We need to unlock more land for development, and not just brownfield. The Green Belt has an important role, but its size (12.6% of land in England) and a short supply of brownfield land is preventing the delivery of much-needed housing and employment space across parts of our country.   Land should be released in strategically appropriate locations – including areas close to major transport hubs – to enable large-scale development, drive socioeconomic growth and improve life outcomes.   At Waverley, on the site of the former Orgreave Colliery in South Yorkshire, we’ve seen the benefits of large, well-planned, strategic development, working in partnership with Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council.   With over 1,700 homes, a primary school, emerging high street, new community park, a world-leading Advanced Manufacturing Park and connections to Sheffield and beyond, it is driving growth in this part of the region.    Read our proposed policy proposals for sustainable urban expansion in our Blueprint for Growth below 👇     https://lnkd.in/et7DkaYe #sustainability #communities #growth #regeneration

We’re excited to announce the completion of Bradfield City’s First Building! 📢 The First Building is the start of a new industry-led ecosystem to connect and attract local and global industry partners, and to nurture and grow a workforce skilled for the future.  🤝🌍 NSWPW is proud to have assisted Bradfield Development Authority in managing the design and construction of the building. Our role also involved ensuring compliance with State Significant Development conditions, including stringent environmental, safety, and community impact regulations. 🏗️👏 Housed in the First Building will be industry tenants and stage one of the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF). Featuring a hall surrounded by glass, visitors will be able to see all the action, and watch as prototypes and new technologies are tested. 🔧🔬 This milestone is an important first step in the delivery of Bradfield City Centre, Australia’s largest urban development projects and the first major city to be constructed in over a century. Learn more about this innovative project: https://bit.ly/4g7fv3V 📘🔗 #Sustainability #GreenConstruction #AdvancedManufacturing #LocalEconomy #Innovation #Recycling #BradfieldDevelopmentAuthority #NSWPublicWorks #NSWPW