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#AgeInPlace on a budget? In cities lacking #agesafe #housing, innovative steps are being taken to #designspaces affordably. #Retirees aiming to revamp #olderhomes may encounter complications with rules, permits and bringing homes up to code. Solutions like using #affordable materials and forward thinking smart design can make the process smoother. #Revamping now can meet modern needs without breaking the bank later. Older homes demonstrate that aging in place is achievable through creative design and attention to detail. Become a member of the National Aging In Place Council (NAIPC) to help us create change in our #agingcommunities. Architecture by Anya Moryoussef Want to know more about #universaldesign, #aginginplace, #communityconnections and #marketingtips with #aginghomeowners? Join me at the National Association of Home Builders/ NAHB International Builders' Show to learn more about it.

Highbridge, a new residential tower in the Bronx set to begin construction in 2024 and open in 2027, is an all-electric, passive house design by Magnusson Architecture and Planning PC. When complete, the project will far exceed market norms for quality and amenities while drastically reducing emissions compared to baseline code compliance—all while providing affordable homes for hundreds of the most vulnerable New Yorkers. Highbridge is among the standout projects recognized by NYSERDA's #BuildingsofExcellence Competition, which seeks to jump-start a major shift toward climate-friendly construction in the state by supporting the development of architecturally significant, low-carbon multifamily residential buildings. Keep reading about the project in the article by The Architectural League of New York: https://bit.ly/3GUc40G

New case study! The Foundry in Eastbourne provided vital homes in partnership with Eastbourne Borough Council.   This stunning 12-home development in Langney Road features eight one-bedroom homes and four two-bedroom homes for key workers and those on the housing register.   Completed in March 2022, the project has transformed a derelict row of shops into a development which enhances the area.   The constrained site would have been almost impossible to develop with traditional construction methods, but modular held the key to unlocking this site for vital housing.    Dick Shone, managing director, said: “At Boutique Modern, we are experts in designing stunning, contemporary modular homes that uniquely address the challenges of hard-to-access sites, something traditional construction methods often fail to achieve.   “This approach is more than just innovative design; it's a viable solution to the national housing shortage. By unlocking the potential of thousands of difficult-to-develop sites across the country, we're opening new avenues to address this critical issue.”   The Foundry is a perfect example of why we believe adopting a modular approach presents an opportunity to harness untapped potential within hard to access brownfield sites across the UK.   Find out more below 👇 https://lnkd.in/e-VvEhDn #modular #modularconstruction #construction #affordablehousing #constructionindustry Lucas Shone George Palmer MANUEL PEREZ AGUDO, Katie Harries, Denver McElwaine  

✨ **Project Highlights:** - **Comprehensive Redevelopment:** Preliminary masterplan studies suggest the potential to replace the existing structure with a new residential complex. Options include 26 apartments or 15 houses with diverse one, two, and three-bedroom layouts. - **Integration with Environment:** A key feature of this project is its seamless blend with the surroundings, ensuring a harmonious balance between development and nature. The inclusion of a scenic communal courtyard is a testament to this commitment. - **Accessibility and Security:** Ensuring full accessibility and security is a top priority, making this a welcoming and safe community for everyone. 🤝 **Strategic Partnership with Hamson Barron Smith:** As a division of Norse Consulting, HBS is playing a pivotal role in refining the development concepts, focusing sharply on the site’s context and the aspiration for zero-carbon in-use living standards. Their multidisciplinary expertise in #design and #planning #consultancy services is invaluable in this venture. Jonathan Stephenson Paulette McAllister FRSA Justin Galliford BSc(Hons) MSc MBA DipMC Nick Maddox PgD Daniella Barrow MRICS Paul Pawa #affordablehousing #localgovernment #netzero

Attracting a grocer to the Coquina Key Plaza redevelopment is an outstanding change! This plan will likely be beneficial, particularly given that the area has been identified as needing a grocer. This need is further highlighted by the fact that many of the grocery stores in the Coquina Key area of St. Petersburg, FL, are smaller establishments and convenience stores rather than full-service grocery stores. The closest grocery stores in the area include Snax Food Store, MLK Food Store, Food Max, and others, most of which are within a 1.5 to 2.5-mile radius and do not offer the same variety or volume of products as a larger grocery store. A full-service grocery store could provide several benefits to the local community: 1. Access to Fresh Food: Larger grocers usually offer a wider variety of fresh produce, meats, and dairy products, which are essential for a healthy diet. 2. Convenience: A local full-service grocery store would reduce the need for residents to travel further for their shopping needs, especially for those without transportation. 3. Economic Impact: A grocery store can create local jobs and stimulate economic activity in the area. 4. Community Hub: Large grocery stores often become community hubs where residents can meet and socialize. If a grocer does not sign on, other types of retailers or service providers that could potentially occupy the space might include pharmacies, medical clinics, fitness centers, or specialty stores, offering different but still valuable services to the community. Bottom line…this area is a food desert. The lack of easy access to fresh, healthy, and affordable food, further underscores the importance of a grocery store in the redevelopment plan.

First look at RSHP's 99 Bishopsgate scheme today in Building Magazine and Building Design. At 240m, this would be the fourth biggest tower in the City if it gets built, a major addition to the eastern cluster which also includes RSHP's Cheesegrater. Question the practice will be asking at today's consultation event is whether the public like the look of it. Personally, compared to many of the cluster's other towers (one in particular springs to mind) I think it's pretty good. But will it get a nickname? https://lnkd.in/eGTHkGnp

So the M&S decision has finally arrived and has already prompted much comment. Some highly significant implications for heritage, though this may not be the last we hear of this case. Two particular stand-out elements for me: - the 'substantial weight' given to the loss of a non-designated heritage asset (paras. 17, 35) and the implications this has for a) interpreting and applying NPPF para. 203 in the planning balance; and b) how this 'substantial weight' should be viewed against the 'great weight' (or in this case 'very great weight') given to listed buildings; is 'substantial' the same as 'great'? and - the weight given to NPPF para. 152, the reuse of existing buildings (esp paras 45, 53) and the associated emphasis on identifying and setting out alternatives to demolition. At the very least it gives emphasis to non-designated heritage assets, which makes sense in principle, but potentially adds to difficulties in practice owing to the general lack of consistency by LPAs in identifying them to robust and transparent criteria and standards. Finally, I'd never seen a PINS decision illustrated on its front page with a visual of the proposed scheme! #heritage #development #sustainabledevelopment #architecture https://lnkd.in/e5FdYD_N

Birmingham City Council's Planning Committee meets a week today on 28 September 2023 with a packed agenda that features two applications further to the redevelopment of Aston Villa's Villa Park, both recommended for approval with conditions. Item 13 (page 228) is a s73 application to facilitate external amendments to the facade to allow for the insertion of an internal mezzanine into the North Stand (for use as a shop and to provide a F&B offer), repositioning of Villa Live, and other associated works, and rewording of numerous conditions to enable the independent construction and occupation of these buildings. Item 14 (page 245) is a full application relating to the warehouse buildings, also known as 'The Stumps'. The proposals comprise partial demolition of the former Academy building, external alterations and refurbishment of remaining bays for use as a multi-purpose community and events space and associated food/beverage offer, with ancillary offices, public realm, car and cycle parking, OB compound and associated works. Renders of these proposals are shown below. The above Committee Reports, full agenda, how to attend and links to each of the applications can be accessed here - https://lnkd.in/edXhiSUi #planning #developmentmanagement #lpa #redevelopment #regeneration #design #heritage #astonvilla #villapark #stadium #sportsdesign #beboldbebirmingham #Birmingham

The question of housing affordability- and issues with costs, supply chain, design and affordability - are not a new problem. Today, I read about a program from the 1940s and 1950s - The Small Homes Service ( NSW) which was a strategy for a solution. Some quotes below - from the paper by Dr Noni Boyd “the NSW Small House Plan Service was intended to provide ‘plans for small houses which shall be architecturally correct, economically built, and correctly planned” “in New South Wales building costs had doubled between 1939 and 1946 and building materials were very hard to get. There was up to a two-year wait for bricks in areas” “The Small Homes Service (NSW), conducted by the Chapter in conjunction with Home Beautiful, continues to operate satisfactorily, giving a useful public service which aims at contributing to the improvement of design standards in small low-cost houses.” #housing #affordablehousing #housingaffordability #buildingahome

The question of housing affordability- and issues with costs, supply chain, design and affordability - are not a new problem. Today, I read about a program from the 1940s and 1950s - The Small Homes Service ( NSW) which was a strategy for a solution. Some quotes below - from the paper by Dr Noni Boyd “the NSW Small House Plan Service was intended to provide ‘plans for small houses which shall be architecturally correct, economically built, and correctly planned” “in New South Wales building costs had doubled between 1939 and 1946 and building materials were very hard to get. There was up to a two-year wait for bricks in areas” “The Small Homes Service (NSW), conducted by the Chapter in conjunction with Home Beautiful, continues to operate satisfactorily, giving a useful public service which aims at contributing to the improvement of design standards in small low-cost houses.” #housing #affordablehousing #housingaffordability #buildingahome