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⭐️ Two quick updates for those of you who follow Next Gen MKE and Building, Inc! My narration and recap of our last NGMKE event is now on YouTube. You can watch it here: https://lnkd.in/e77HPTqi 💻 Building's website messaging and layout has also been updated. Check out how we're designing smart buildings and intelligent portfolios: www.building.inc 🏗️ If you want to unlock value in your real estate development, don't hesitate to reach out!

Reflecting on Billy Shore's "Letter from the Cathedral of Milan" During a Karibu Ceremony in the ALX AICE program, I was introduced to Billy Shore’s "Letter from the Cathedral of Milan". The 579-year construction of Milan’s cathedral symbolizes how both community and professional relationships thrive on patience, collaboration and a shared vision. It taught me that significant achievements are not instant but are built gradually through the collective efforts of many people working toward a common goal. The key lessons from Billy Shore's "Letter from the Cathedral of Milan": ✔ In the letter, Shore emphasizes how the cathedral, built over centuries by countless workers represents the cumulative contributions of many people, most of whom never saw the final result of their work. Yet, their efforts were part of something much bigger—a testament to what can be accomplished when people work together toward a shared goal. ✔ The letter also touches on themes of humility and service. The builders, unknown and unnamed, labored not for personal recognition but for the benefit of future generations. This idea resonates with the notion of community-building in both personal and professional spheres. ✔ The letter uses the cathedral as a metaphor to illustrate how professional relationships and networks are built through collaboration, support and shared responsibility. Rather than focusing solely on personal advancement, it encourages contributing to the success of others and creating a strong foundation that benefits everyone in the long run. True success lies in collective growth and long-term impact, not individual gain. The letter offers a powerful reminder of the importance of collective effort, humility and the long-lasting impact of community-building, both in our personal lives and professional careers. Maureen Muzondo Awugo Julius Favour Enayaba FMVA®, BIDA™ Hagar Erwuah #CareerMomentumAssembly #OpenToConnect #LinkedinGrowthProgram #ProfessionalGrowth

SOME THOUGHTS ABOUT A CITY I love cities. They are works of art and social sculptures in permanent transformation. Cities are laboratories for new ideas, new connections, and multiple futures. They are like human greenhouses where visionary concepts can grow. Cities are the playgrounds for dreamers and the canvas for innovation. When I think about my city, Berlin, some things stand out for me: Berlin has experienced both the worst and the best times in its history. It has tried to face the shadows of the past with honesty. Every corner of Berlin tells stories of revolution, transformation, and the indomitable human spirit. Witnessing Berlin's resilience reminds me that even from the darkest moments, strength and vitality can emerge. This city doesn’t believe in makeup, in making things look nicer, so sometimes Berlin can seem quite broken. Berlin feels intense anger and sadness, but there is a tenderness, a softness behind all these emotions. Berlin taught me that beauty can be found in the most unexpected places. THERE IS A PROFOUND DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BELONGING AND FITTING IN Berlin doesn’t force you to fit in. You can be who you are, born here or somewhere else; you belong to the city anyway. Berlin's vibrant spirit is a beautiful tapestry of art, music, and diverse cultures coming together. Berlin is a space where you can be productive because the city is challenging, exciting, hospitable, and tolerant. Berlin is a city forever reinventing itself, inviting me to do the same. Berlin's spirit is composed of resilience and creativity. I love to be part of this human work of art called Berlin. „First life, then spaces, then buildings. The other way around, it never works.“ Jan Gehl, architect Many songs about Berlin try to capture the city's unique atmosphere. Here is one of them….. PS Future Berlin must have more people spaces and less cars! We work on this! There are things starting to change, the city is transforming itself at the moment! #future #space #tenderpunk

Interesting perspective on the importance of opening up and making accessible our leading institutions.

The #digitaltwin concept has been gaining more and more ground in #infrastructure #planning in recent years. This development demonstrates their added value in this field. While each of them is adapted to the needs of its users, all share the same principles of #virtual representation of the physical world. The digital twin model developed in Barcelona to test 15-minute city concepts is a good example of such a digital twin: https://lnkd.in/eCsKj2AA

Full programme for #UNGASustainabilityWeek. Five key issues over five days: ▶ Debt ▶ Tourism ▶ Transport ▶ Infrastructure ▶ Energy

Sci-Tech Daresbury Delighted to be Named in the Liverpool City Region Investment Zone! We're thrilled to announce that Sci-Tech Daresbury has been named as part of the Liverpool City Region Investment Zone! This prestigious designation brings with it significant investment, acting as a major catalyst for our next phase of expansion. This recognition positions Sci-Tech Daresbury at the forefront of innovation in the region. The influx of investment will fuel the development of our exciting Violet Phase 2 buildings, creating a dynamic environment for cutting-edge science and technology businesses. What does this mean for Sci-Tech Daresbury? Enhanced infrastructure: The investment will enable us to develop world-class facilities within the Violet Phase 2 development, attracting leading scientific research and technological advancements. A thriving business ecosystem: The Investment Zone designation fosters a collaborative environment, promoting partnerships and knowledge exchange between businesses within the zone. Job creation: This initiative will create exciting new employment opportunities in the science and technology sectors, further solidifying Sci-Tech Daresbury as a key driver of regional economic growth. We're incredibly proud to be part of this transformative initiative and look forward to collaborating with partners to shape the future of innovation in the Liverpool City Region. #LCRLifeSciences #LCRInvestmentZone #LCRInnovation John Leake - Sci-Tech Daresbury Paul Treloar Ben Paget Edward Gray Paul Vernon Amy Farrington Katharine Robertson Emmanuel Dupuis Phil Carvil James Bedford

This was an interesting and challenging project to work on. From my perspective, cultural strategies can only be effective if they come with proper resources, political will and are evaluated relationally as opposed to randomly adopted outputs. Otherwise, they perpetuate inequalities or become redundant. There are some emergent trends that we found in our research that suggests strategy development (and their lifecycles) could become catalysts for increasing local public involvement in decision making beyond the ‘usual suspects’. This is tentative, disjointed, place-specific and subject to power imbalances but includes elements such as participatory budgeting and collaboration with artists in the creation of strategies themselves. There is much that needs to be done in this space both in policy research and practice.

Sustainable construction solutions and technologies are the future for the sector as the global market mobilises to reach net-zero, with this year's theme for INTERMAT Paris of 'low carbon' fully embracing that.

In this edition of #NAV360Stories, we feature the groundbreaking #equity work by Carthage College. Watch the on-demand webinar to see how a #MoonShot4Equity partnership led to their highest recorded #StudentRetention rate. https://bit.ly/3VZAdtP