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An example below of what people think about the current #SnowsfieldsQuarter proposals. We are working hard to make them better and are encouraged by the increasingly constructive response from Guy's & St Thomas' Foundation REEF and especially Oxford Properties Group's excellent Emma Downey. It's hard to rebuild trust destroyed by Kanda Consulting but we are trying. Note that this (below) isn't a We❤️Snowsfields comment. We don't know the author but it was just posted this week on the Southwark Council planning website. It's interesting how the ideas of #DontWasteBuildings are being picked up by the public before the policy makers. Leanne Tritton Will Hurst Richard Nelson Will Arnold https://lnkd.in/e8drayjm "Building is way out of scale for the surrounding residential area. 15 stories is ginormous and will shadow neighbouring properties and will add further density area. High-rise buildings are built largely of steel and concrete and are less sustainable than low-rise and mid-rise buildings built largely of wood; steel and concrete. Low- and mid-rise (up to 6 floor) building would be much more enabling of community continuing in the area, and the planet. https://lnkd.in/d54zdhkn https://lnkd.in/dpAeTCF The current proposal doesn't outline sustainable goals or development for site. Demolition is one of the worst things that can happen for the planet - the existing built fabric, with carbon already spent on its production, should provide the base from which to build, the council and development should be demanding an end to demolition culture and a shift towards regenerative urbanism. Any new building or retrofits should be made using sustainable methods such as retrofitting and timber construction to reduce noise disruption. There is no need for more offices in the area, there is a continual striping of space and community resources in exchange for new offices - when there is a shortage of homes and a housing crisis."

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Thank you to the Healthy Materials Lab at Parsons School of Design for hosting this interesting event last week. Sheetza McGarry, a former Hines NYC intern (one of the best) currently seeking her masters in architecture and a research assistant at the Healthy Materials Lab, invited me to speak alongside my great friend Charlotte Bell (she/her) with Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County, Drew Vanderburg with RiseBoro Community Partnership and Brandon Pietras with Bernheimer Architecture about design techniques for affordable housing to create spaces people want to live, feel safe and feel healthy. My career has not been in affordable housing and I am certainly not an expert in affordable housing design, but I do have extensive experience having worked with Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County through ASHRAE NYC Chapter along with deep experience in seniors housing design and how designing spaces purposely built for those that are going to use them with extremely thoughtful design can turn a project from ok into exceptional. The Healthy Materials Lab at Parsons School of Design has built quite a data base of different materials and techniques that is available for everyone to utilize. Sheetza McGarry and the co-founder of the Healthy Materials Lab Alison Mears have also started and built an impressive database of ACTUAL healthy, affordable projects all around the United States as part of the Building Healthy Homes initiative. They already have about 8000 units of housing in the data base and are looking for more! Check it out and see if adding your building would make sense.(https://lnkd.in/eqjPhpjt) I enjoyed hearing from and learning from the other speakers. Some takeaways 👉 Exceptional design does not have to be expensive or use the highest ends materials. It needs to be thoughtful to ensure the end user, regardless of wealth or class, is able to efficiently, effectively and comfortably use and live in their space. 💰 Keeping utility costs low for those that can least afford it is critical (especially for Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County). A constant balance between construction costs and energy saving/zero carbon/healthy material design techniques and systems is key. 🚃 Many factors including supply chain disruption, manufacturing source, performance, aesthetics and cost can impact the materials chosen for a project. When selecting materials, find levers you can pull for the 'biggest bang for your buck' with cost, impact on the tenant (directly and indirectly), embodied carbon, durability and energy performance. A few home runs can make up for a lot of strikeouts. 🙍♂️ 🙍♀️ Stakeholder and community engagement is critical. Make sure what you're choosing to build and the materials utilized are something the potential or current tenants WANT rather than what you THINK they want

In the realm of urban development, progress is more often than not a marathon, not a sprint, and this rings especially true for the pervasive redevelopment of the gigantic Collin Creek Mall in Plano. - Underneath the surface level facade of perceived stagnancy, work has been steadily advancing. A noteworthy milestone just reached is the construction of a substantial underground parking garage, a foundational logistical component required in large scale, complex renovations such as this. - Besides modernizing infrastructure above ground, an unsung rehabilitation effort is taking place beneath the surface - old, deteriorating culverts once hidden under the concrete sprawl are currently under restoration. Do not mistake a quiet surface to mean a lack of activity below. Much like an iceberg, the unseen element of this billion-dollar project contains the majority of the progress, and hence deserves the spotlight. These undertakings have made evident: 1. The efficacy of thorough planning in overcoming logistical challenges. 2. The integrated effort toward environmental respect by restoring the old watercourses. 3. The augmented emphasis on sustainable development principles, an intrinsic part of would-be leading urban landscapes. The next milestones poised for realization in this grand project are eagerly awaited, and they hold promises of substantial value, not only to investors but also, significantly, for community building within Plano. This project's progress is likely to have deeper implications on urban development methodologies, potentially serving as an exemplary model spelling out that underneath every successful urban redevelopment project is a meticulous blend of modernization and sustainability. #CollinCreekRedevelopment #UrbanRehabilitation #SustainableDevelopment #UrbanPlanning Final Words: Stay tuned and maintain an eye on the strides of the Collin Creek Mall - more is underway than meets the eye!

Following Michael Fox’s participation in the South West Insider roundtable in Exeter in May, the pressing question remains: “What’s Next?” Mike played a crucial role in the discussion about ‘Building homes to meet demands in the South West’ and concluded that “something is going to have to give” in the planning system and wider development sector. As a team of planners, urban designers, and landscape architects based in the South West and Wales, this topic is a key concern to us. The planning system is fundamental to the success of all residential development. Funding is critical to delivery in two ways: - Resourcing planning departments, which in turn affects how quickly plans are put in place, how consistently policies are enforced (and how this translates into land values) and how quickly decisions are made. - Supporting best practice - while we understand there are competing demands for public sector funding, facilitating development is essential. To allow the market to evolve, a certain level of financial support needs to be provided for land assembly, infrastructure or pilot projects. To find out what other members in the sector concluded from the roundtable, follow the link below: https://lnkd.in/en4MNsTE #TheUrbanists #Urbanists #FutureofProperty #SouthWestInsider #BusinessInsider #SpacePlanning #SMEDevelopers

Urban design can make or break a city's livability during #heatwaves. #Monterrey's case study demonstrates the critical importance of 'cool infrastructure' — particularly trees — for temperature regulation. 🌳🌳🌳 Dig into the data: https://bit.ly/3JPYYD4 #UrbanHeat

Eastern Suburbs: Skyward Bound, Community Grounded An ambitious rezoning proposal on New South Head Road aimed at redefining the amalgamted site's architectural and social landscape is in the final stages of planning, with gateway determination issued mid-2023. The site's new planning framework will facilitate a transformative mixed-use development that is visionary in scope and grounded in community benefits. In particular, the site's building height and FSR have improved to 46 metres (from 14.5 metres) and 5:1 (from 1.5:1). The existing streetscape of New South Head Road features inconsistent typologies, fragmented built scales and low pedestrian amenities. Development of the sites will provide a much-needed opportunity to enhance the consistency of built form along the northern side of New South Head Road, as well as benefit the streetscape. Find out where the project is by subscribing today to our weekly development journal here: https://lnkd.in/gaRbF-St PROPERTIED

What's an invisible force that shapes cities? Zoning is the answer. These regulations dictate what gets built and where, creating unique vibes throughout a city. ️Think quiet suburbs with single-family homes or bustling downtowns with towering apartments. Zoning also impacts housing affordability and walkability. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e7H-8Geg #urbanplanning #zoning #city #cityplanning

The proposed Commonwealth City model addresses urban issues by transforming how land value is managed in a city like New York. In this system, all land and its future value are consolidated into a single entity, with residents owning shares in this entity. Instead of owning individual plots, residents own a portion of the entire city. Land is allocated through long-term leases, with lease payments compensating the community for the value they create. This approach reduces upfront land costs for developers, simplifies the development process, and ensures that increases in land value benefit all residents. The Commonwealth City aims to balance land value distribution, making urban growth more equitable and sustainable. Source: (Substack, Joel Anderson) . . . #premiumpropertytrust #birminghamalabama #bhamal #realestateinvesting #realestate #architecture #pptreit #realestateinvestment #realestateinvestmenttrust #buildinggenerationalwealth #mixedused #newurbanism #generationalwealth #investing #reit #ppt #verticalintegration #premiumbydesign

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