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We certainly do need to join up the dots to build with both the environment and people in mind. Not just profit over planet, or the planet will not be able to sustain human life. #sustainableliving #thrivingcommunities #climateactionnow

The Importance of Vision, Consistency and Visibility in your Municipality Municipalities often face challenges with the delivery of efficient, cost-effective and sustainable services.  In part, this can often be attributed to short-comings in their capital planning processes. Some of the typical symptoms of this conundrum are suboptimal resource allocation, delayed projects, and encumbered overall development. #CP3 #LocalGovernance #Development #Collaboration #Transparency #CommunityEngagement #DataDriven #SustainableDevelopment #Innovation #Accountability #Empowerment #Efficiency #RegionalPartnerships #LocalVoice #ProgressMonitoring #Budgeting #SystemSupport #CapacityBuilding #Partnerships #LocalisLekker #CEFs #Frameworks Read more https://lnkd.in/dB7m7-GW

Planning approvals are increasing and were up 13% compared to June 2023! #planningapplications #propertyconstruction #housingdevelopment

Congress has not adequately funded the Public Housing Capital Fund for many years, leading to an approximate $70 billion backlog in capital needs for public housing nationwide. This includes critical maintenance and repairs for site systems, building architecture, mechanical and electrical systems, and in-unit updates. 🛠️ 🔍 Factors increasing capital needs per unit include: 🔹 Large PHAs: Agencies with more than 6,600 units face higher capital needs. 🔹 Family Developments: These types of properties typically require more resources. 🔹 Properties in the West: Western locations tend to have greater needs. 🔹 Row/Townhouse Properties: These property types often incur higher costs. 🏠 Key Cost Drivers: The primary cost drivers for capital needs are systems within units, including windows, kitchens, and bathrooms. 🪟🍽️🚿 👉 To learn more about public housing and its capital needs, check out PAHRC's 2022 report, "Beyond Public Housing: How Public Housing Authorities Are Transforming the Way They Preserve and Expand Their Housing Stock": https://lnkd.in/e-HChmzG #Research #Data #PublicHousing #CapitalNeeds #PAHRC #HAIGroup #AffordableHousing 📊🏘️

This bidding season, don't miss out on the power of set-asides in construction! These initiatives fuel small business growth, fulfill government objectives, and foster competition. Read our latest article to make this season a success: https://lnkd.in/eSSy4W_F #ConstructionIndustry #SetAsides #SmallBusinessGrowth #Diversity #BiddingSeason

Council adopted the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan at the April 9th, 2024 meeting. The Strategic Plan consists of objectives, strategic actions, and desired outcomes that will help guide the Municipality and set out its vision. View the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan here: https://lnkd.in/gdvJMFhM

Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk has today announced a review into the risks of earthquake-prone buildings. Remediation deadlines for earthquake prone buildings will be extended for four years while the review is underway. These changes will require an amendment to the Building Act 2004 with the intention that this bill be passed before the end of 2024. The review will be extensive and report back in the first half of 2025 with a focus on: ➡️cost of mitigating earthquake risk and improving buildings’ resilience ➡️proposals for managing earthquake risk with effect on private property owners ➡️barriers and the types of incentives that would help building owners better manage seismic risk ➡️changes that align with broader Government objectives, such as going for housing growth and rebuilding the economy

Interesting article here. It is clear (and has been for some time) that the requirement for a five-yearly review of local plans lacks the necessary 'teeth' to ensure that local authorities will undertake a review and then produce an update in a timely fashion if necessary. This process is not subject to consultation or examination, and therefore the decision of the local authority as to whether or not an update is required cannot be challenged. I do believe that this needs to be addressed by the Government as part of emerging reforms to the local plan making system being introduced by the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Act. However, the article does not mention that the PAS Local Plan Route Mapper https://lnkd.in/eFNUk5ih is freely available to local authorities to use and provides helpful guidance when undertaking a review and / or update of a Local Plan. #localplan #planning #levellingup https://lnkd.in/efxdtAxb

Congress has not adequately funded the Public Housing Capital Fund for many years, leading to an approximate $70 billion backlog in capital needs for public housing nationwide. This includes critical maintenance and repairs for site systems, building architecture, mechanical and electrical systems, and in-unit updates. 🛠️ 🔍 Factors increasing capital needs per unit include: 🔹 Large PHAs: Agencies with more than 6,600 units face higher capital needs. 🔹 Family Developments: These types of properties typically require more resources. 🔹 Properties in the West: Western locations tend to have greater needs. 🔹 Row/Townhouse Properties: These property types often incur higher costs. 🏠 Key Cost Drivers: The primary cost drivers for capital needs are systems within units, including windows, kitchens, and bathrooms. 🪟🍽️🚿 👉 To learn more about public housing and its capital needs, check out PAHRC's 2022 report, "Beyond Public Housing: How Public Housing Authorities Are Transforming the Way They Preserve and Expand Their Housing Stock": https://lnkd.in/e-HChmzG #Research #Data #PublicHousing #CapitalNeeds #PAHRC #HAIGroup #AffordableHousing 📊🏘️

In this viewpoint we examine the impact of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (LURA) on compulsory purchase legislation and the compensation code. Click here to read in full > bit.ly/49UCYRX Or contact Nyear Yaseen, Rob Reeds MRTPI, Scott Kershaw or Constance Longrigg in our Planning, Regeneration + Infrastructure team. #LURA #CPO #LevellingUp