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We’re thrilled to share that L+M Development Partners has been selected as Engineering News-Record New York’s 2024 Owner of the Year, a distinction last achieved in 2019. In a profile article following the announcement, the publication emphasized L+M’s sustainable approach to design and construction as a deciding factor in its selection. ENR’s article highlights a few L+M projects with key sustainable features: • Sendero Verde (in partnership with Jonathan Rose Companies and Acacia Network) - the largest multifamily passive house in the U.S. • Arverne East (in partnership with The Bluestone Organization and Triangle Equities) - the first net-zero community in New York City which also has a 35-acre nature preserve. • Bronx Point (in partnership with Type A Projects LLC) - the first affordable housing project to receive the national WEDG standard for waterfront resilience. Read the profile article: https://lnkd.in/eRezM64W #NewYorkCity #sustainable #affordablehousing #ArverneEast #SenderoVerde #BronxPoint #netzero #community #LMDevelopmentPartners

New York City Hall, in collaboration with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), announced plans to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Fulton Elliott-Chelsea renovation project in Manhattan. This ambitious project focuses on reconstructing four NYCHA housing developments: Chelsea, Chelsea Addition, Elliott, and Fulton Houses, all situated in the Chelsea neighborhood. The initiative aims to address the housing needs of approximately 4,410 residents across two campuses separated by a quarter mile. The Fulton Elliott-Chelsea renovation project includes the phased demolition of existing residential units and public spaces, followed by the construction of new mixed-use buildings. These buildings will feature a mix of affordable and market-rate apartments, new public spaces, and retail facilities, including supermarkets. Additionally, the project proposes the enhancement of public facilities space managed by Hudson Guild and the addition of parking spaces. Central to the project's execution are two potential paths: the "Rezoning Alternative" and the "No Rezoning Alternative." These options will be thoroughly examined in the EIS to determine their impacts and viability. Through NYCHA's PACT program, the project will transition Section 9 housing subsidies to Section 8 Project-Based Vouchers (PBV) via the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) and Title 18 USHA. NYCHA plans to enter a long-term lease with Elliott Fulton LLC and Essence Development or their affiliates for the project land, necessitating an environmental permit and EIS due to HUD's involvement. This project has sparked open discussions and opportunities for public and stakeholder feedback, emphasizing community engagement in the redevelopment process. The Fulton Elliott-Chelsea renovation project is set to be a significant undertaking, aiming for completion by 2040, with a focus on enhancing living conditions, modernizing facilities, and fostering community development in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood. #FultonElliottChelsea #NYCHA #ManhattanRenovation #NYCHousing #EIS #UrbanDevelopment #AffordableHousing #CommunityEngagement #PACTprogram #NYCDevelopment Contact me to discuss the latest scoop in real estate! #manhattanrealtor #brooklynrealtor #queensrealtor #bronxrealtor #westchesterrealtor #nyrealtor #nycrealtor #realtist #nyrealestate #douglasellimannewyork

A ribbon cutting ceremony marked the completion of 40 new energy-efficient modular homes for affordable rent on a former derelict site on Cripps Avenue in Peacehaven. The development has been completed by a partnership between social housing provider Stonewater and Boutique Modern Ltd., the UK’s first modular construction company to gain B Corp certification, with support from Lewes District Council. Naomi Mooney, Development Manager for Stonewater, says: "We’re incredibly proud of this development and the opportunity it has given us to provide a high number of wonderful homes for customers while reducing the impact on the environment of constructing much needed new affordable homes. It’s wonderful to see the site complete, with our poppy sculpture providing a lovely focal point, and to know that not only are customers benefitting from warm, high-quality homes but that they are already seeing a reduction in energy bills too." Dick Shone, Managing Director at Boutique Modern, adds: "It's been fantastic to collaborate with Stonewater on this project, a company which has similar ambitions to us regarding sustainability and social value. There are so many reasons why we need to embrace modular construction. It’s a greener choice, generating less waste and boasting a smaller carbon footprint than traditional methods, and Cripps Avenue is a great example of how low-impact modular housing can make an architectural statement as well as improving communities and people’s lives, without hurting the planet." https://lnkd.in/enFk82Nw #newhomes #modularconstruction #modularhomes #energyefficiency #modernmethodsofconstruction #affordablerent #partnership #socialhousingprovider #housingassociation #council #modularconstructioncompany #energysaving #socialvalue

The #circulareconomy is said to offer the “world of opportunity to re-think and re-design the way we make stuff”. Could this concept be used to re-design the way we build our #cities and neighbourhoods? How might we design places with circular infrastructure—pathways that enable the circulation of products and resources around a neighbourhood? In addressing the #housingcrisis (following the #flooding crisis, #covid crisis and #bushfire crisis) will we keep doing more of the same or do we have the courage to innovate with respect to the ways we design our built environment? https://lnkd.in/gPGtrijT Tim Ross Nilmini De Silva Will Halliday Lisa McLean Barbara Norman Laurel Johnson Tina Perinotto Alice Howard-Vyse Raeburn Chapman Sarah Sheehan Mark Hewitt Reece Proudfoot Ashleigh Morris Michael McElligott Valentino Gareri John Fullerton Stuart McAlpine Scott Douglas Dr Dominique Hes Tiahni Adamson Toney Hallahan Elizabeth Mossop Lisa Danker Germain Briand Leyla Acaroglu Paula Newman Planning Institute of Australia ArchitectureAU

Fifth City Commons breaks ground!   #Chicago #MayorBrandonJohnson led the #groundbreaking ceremony, marking a significant step in revitalizing the historic #GarfieldPark neighborhood on #chicago 's #WestSide.   The innovative and comprehensive #affordablehousing development will transform a 1.5-acre site of city-owned, vacant parcels into a sustainable development designed to mitigate climate change and spur economic revitalization while combating gentrification and meeting the needs of the local community first in part by providing residents with better transit-oriented housing options.   Designed to withstand the effects of climate change, #OmniWorkshop’s design incorporates numerous #resiliency and adaptation solutions. Approximately 21,500 SF of public green space is proposed for the site, which includes a mix of #greenroofs, rooftop gardens, and a public plaza. Additionally, the project will meet #PassiveHouse standards by generating 100% of its power and managing 100% of its #stormwater on site.   We can’t wait to see this built and to create more projects like this leading example!   #greenbuilding #sustainabledesign #greendesign #rrbanrevitalization

One of our big challenges moving forward in #citybuilding will be how to transform our aged or abandoned neighborhood main streets or corridors. This will bring to the forefront the question of physical capability and economic viability of the 1 story buildings that line many of these streets in defining an urban environment. Do we renovate? Build anew? Completely change the function and form of what faces onto and defines these thoroughfares? There are positive examples of reuse and continued viability of these 1 story buildings, but too often our older cities that are more spread out struggle to deal with the sheer amount of these once viable structures. Many, in older light industrial or manufacturing districts, have been reimagined as hip, new venues. In some places the land value is too high to justify reuse and in some locations the value is too low. It’s good to see, as I travel around, that there are locales where this type is still viable. These conditions can be found in almost every major city, especially, in the mid-west. Lots of progress has been made, but there’s much more work to do. #onestorybuildings #cities #reuse #urbanobservations

When developing a masterplan, it’s important to remain vigilant about the long-term cost of a project for local authorities and the community. This can mean designing infrastructure costs to be efficient as possible, giving careful thought to amenities available and how they’ll be funded or allocating the right balance of genuinely affordable homes for residential schemes. You can find out more on this, and the other key features that make up the best masterplans, here 👇 https://lnkd.in/ejMevuhM #Affordability #Regeneration #Placemaking #PublicValue #Masterplan

We are Residential Managers for the Manor Road Quarter project in Canning Town! A vibrant mixed-use development delivered by The English Cities Fund, Manor Road Quarter isn't just another development—it's shaping up to be a genuine neighbourhood that is socially and environmentally conscious. What's even more remarkable is that 50% of these homes will be affordable, available through London Affordable Rent or Shared Ownership Aligning perfectly with the values of LRM Prime, Manor Road Quarter aims for an impressive 64% reduction in carbon emissions compared to building regulations targets. The development will boast vegetated blue roofs and achieve Net Zero Emissions in operation by procuring renewable energy. Combined with the new public park, these features will create a harmonious habitat for local wildlife, promoting biodiversity. We're proud to be part of a project that not only builds homes but also nurtures an inclusive community. In the next months, we will be sharing site visits, progress images and more. Stay tuned for more updates. Muse Homes England Legal & General Morgan Sindall Construction Metropolitan Thames Valley Greater London Authority London Borough of Newham Brogan Group Ltd Elizabeth Oliveira Barry Chaney David Williams Elizabeth Oliveira Kevin Griffiths #DevelopmentManagement #MixedUseDevelopment #LondonDestination #ManorRoadQuarter #CanningTown #SustainableLiving

This article is making clear that this mode of construction will not solve the serious problems we face in housing. There needs to be a complete rethink about space and design and clustering to achieve density sustainable land use, AND community building. This use of land and construction approach as per this image is unsustainable. We need ‘shared community green space’ thinking in new developments to preserve our future. Europe has many answers. #housingcrisis #sustainablehousing #constructionmethods #greendesign

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."