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Architectural Atrocity Alert coming out of the City of Keego Harbor, Michigan! Residents in Keego Harbor are protesting the slated demolition of Roosevelt Elementary, a 103-year-old former school building a decision made just recently by the West Bloomfield School District! Preservation Plea for help, friends❗️ Honestly, when only demolition bids have been solicited and no rehab/ reuse bids have been requested is cause for concern and questionable to say that least. There's a ripple effect on the surrounding neighborhood when you demolish a community school. Will a family want to move to Keego Harbor? How will property values be impacted? Will there be an absence of street activity with no school children walking to school? Where will the community gather? And why isn't adaptive reuse as housing a solution? DEMOLITION is never a solution. This is a reckless decision with fear as the driving factor and a lack of understanding on how to care for or adapt a historic building. Sticking my neck out in the final hour in a plea for preservation. #savingplaces through targeted #historicpreservation

NACOM Companies Inc completes the Estelle V. Malberg Early Childhood Center project in Cherry Hill, NJ. This project significantly contributed to the overall enhancement of the Early Childhood Center’s facilities and infrastructure, greatly improving, and enhancing educational spaces. The scope of the project addressed various aspects that enhanced the overall functionality and accessibility of the center. Key highlights of the project include: > Site and Accessibility Improvements: Enhancements to the site layout for improved functionality including accessibility improvements to ensure a more inclusive environment. > ADA Ramps: The addition of ADA ramps to facilitate easy and barrier-free access while ensuring compliance with accessibility standards for individuals with disabilities. > Connection to Playground: Improved connectivity between the school and public parking areas to the new playground creating a seamless transition for students and visitors. > Sub-drainage System: Implementation of a sub-drainage system with storm water connections from existing roof drains that addressed drainage needs for efficient water management. > Playground & Fencing Replacement: Removal of dated playground and fence and installation of a new playground for children, with updated fencing and gates connecting to the existing building. #ImprovingEducationalSpaces #ConstructionEngineering #DesignEngineerBuild #NACOMProject #ImprovingSpaces

We were the #engineers for the 500k SF Wisconsin Place in 2006, for the former JBG Smith HQ renovation in 2013, and for The Claude #MixedUse Development at Chevy Chase Lakes in 2023. With our fingerprints on the past and present development of Chevy Chase, we are eager to discuss plans for its future! Join SK&A Leaders Hakan Onel, PE, SE, Seth Rogge, and Azer Kehnemui, DSc,PE at this Bisnow event exploring specific #investment #opportunities are emerging within Chevy Chase and Friendship Heights, and how developers are balancing the preservation of historical elements within existing structures with the need for modernization and adaptation to meet contemporary functional requirements. #StructuralEngineering #ChevyChaseDevelopment #WisconsinPlace #JBGSmith #TheClaude #MixedUseDevelopment #SKALeaders #BisnowEvent #FutureOfChevyChase #FriendshipHeights #HistoricPreservation #Modernization #InvestmentOpportunities #DevelopmentTrends #AECIndustry #AECintheDMV #BuildingTheFuture #SKAProjects

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Adhering steadfastly to solid stanchions for support, barnacles exemplify individual uniqueness within a cooperative community, forming an ideal ecosystem for vibrant existence. Each barnacle, with its distinct form and resilience, clings tenaciously to its chosen spot, showcasing the strength and determination of individualism. Yet, it is within the collective that these unique entities truly thrive. In this dynamic yet stable community, the barnacles exemplify a harmonious balance between individuality and cooperation. They demonstrate that by holding firmly to their foundational principles, they can weather the challenges of their environment. The strength of their community lies in the diversity and mutual support of its members, creating a thriving ecosystem where each barnacle can flourish. Just as barnacles create an ideal environment for vibrant existence, humans too can build robust, supportive communities that foster both individual growth and collective well-being. www.barnaclestudios.au

If you've been wondering about the city of Chicago’s Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Policy Plan, here is a status update from Elevated Chicago ETOD and the Center for Neighborhood Technology. Thanks to Gordon Mayer for the opportunity to provide some of the research and writing that went into this article, and a big thanks to Lawndale Christian Development Corporation for providing insights into how ETOD taps into embedded institutional knowledge to address hyper-local transit needs and wants. #ETOD #transit

A great result on 38-40 George Street in central Oxford, where consent was granted at Planning Committee on Tuesday evening for the redevelopment of the existing Odeon Cinema for a 145-key apart-hotel, and community space. The design by Studio Moren, which references Oxford's collegiate architecture as well as George Street's late 19th- and early 20th-century development as one of the city's main commercial streets, has the key benefit of providing an active frontage to the northern side of George Street. I provided heritage consultancy services on this project from bid stage through the pre-application process and for the application submission. The built heritage issues were numerous, including: the loss of the existing cinema building (a non-designated heritage asset); the effect on the character and appearance of Oxford's rightly-celebrated Central Conservation Area; the setting of numerous listed buildings, including TG Jackson's Old Boys' High School; and the effect on Oxford's famed 'Dreaming Spires' skyline as a result of the additional height. This positive result is a testament to the hard work put into the design process throughout the pre-application phase and the skill and dedication of the whole project team. #oxford #georgestreet #aparthotel #heritageconsultancy #builtheritage #marick #studiomoren #townscape #dreamingspires #planningsuccess #staycity

I have always been captivated by the idea that no matter how technologically advanced our society becomes, humans will always crave real, face-to-face community. During a recent vision planning session (a special shoutout to Kevin Rains), our team at Garrett Excavating LLC was tasked with crafting a vision statement for our business. Initially, we considered "Becoming the best excavating company in the Cincinnati area" to be a solid vision statement. Kevin, however, respectfully disagreed. 🙂 We move dirt and ensure that what you flush indeed flushes away. But is a vision statement truly necessary for us? As we dove into what we do, we quickly shifted to why we do it. We discussed our ambition to stand out in the trades by offering more than just a service. We explored how our ideal clients value consultation and attention to detail. And ultimately, we discussed our desire to create spaces that unite people. Because, at the end of the day, that's what our efforts culminate in—spaces for worship, for families to grow, for earning a paycheck, and countless other environments that foster community. We are convinced that our work is more than simply moving dirt and laying pipe in the ground, and that is why we’re excited to share the new and improved Garrett Excavating vision statement. We believe that our responsibility and calling is to: Lay the Groundwork for Community Video cred: Thirty21

Prospect Village Community Park is a planned 8-acre oval-shaped park in Sterling Ranch. The park’s vision is focused on elevating the inclusive nature of the space and creating a regional asset for both Sterling Ranch residents and neighboring communities. By including inclusive elements that focus on the needs of all people—those with physical challenges, as well as the needs of the family and support groups around them—playgrounds and parks can be community amenities that unite and bring joy to people of all ages, from all walks of life. On the park's east side, a pool and central gathering area are perched atop the high point, providing spectacular views of the mountains and the park below. The pool has been designed with inclusive elements such as a zero-entry walk-in feature, which allows easier access for children, seniors, and individuals with differing abilities to enter and exit the pool. Below the pool is a large turf field sized to accommodate soccer, active recreation, and organized community events. The north end of the park provides additional recreational opportunities with a basketball court and a small turf area for lawn games. An inclusive playground planned with equipment made for various ages and abilities sits just south of the pool. ADA standards require all playgrounds to be “accessible” for those with physical disabilities but do not necessarily focus on the playground amenities or equipment. By contrast, inclusive playgrounds focus on the needs of all people, including typically developing able-bodied children and those with developmental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, and physical challenges. Prospect Village Community Park is envisioned as a place that is welcoming to everyone. The inclusive nature of the pool and playground will strive to foster social inclusion and allow children to experience a sense of belonging, actively participate in the community, and share spaces where empathy and friendships blossom. #pcsgroupco #landplanning #urbandesign #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture #landarch #3Dvisualization #parks #playgrounds #inclusviedesign #masterplannedcommunitty #sterlingranch #colorado

#YarnBombs - they're all about #connection, #community, #colour, #CoCreation and #collaboration. Here's a memory of the very first #FingaNinjas yarn bomb, commissioned by Opportunity Sutton's High Street Regeneration programme in 2016, and the first ever on High St #Sutton in London Borough of Sutton You can read all about it with photos and videos here: https://lnkd.in/gPTJQSG It was magic! Yarn bombs AKA #GuerillaKnitting are labour intensive, they need a core team plus a team of #volunteers (young people and adults, all abilities, it can be very #inclusive) but the impact is HUGE as it sparks so many conversations and lifts so many spirits and illicits so many #smiles - well worth the investment, the effort and the ripples of playfully #creative energy! Get in touch to discuss a SamiArt & The Finga Ninjas Yarn Bomb project for your community, High St, park, venue by email to: info at samiart dot co dot UK Or send me a DM. #LoveLifeLifeLovesYou #InspireAndShare #Fingerknitting #HighSt #Regeneration Successful Sutton BID - remember the more recent yarn-bombs? Those Monster Trotters on all the bench legs Patricia Park?!? PS: when items are removed they are also washed, dried and packed into storage ready for another good #bombing (yes - there is such a thing as a 'good bomb' when you using weapons of mass creation!) https://lnkd.in/eUY2CZfB