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Infill Development by nature can come with some challenges, especially when it comes to zoning and the neighbouring community. These are two common constraints in infill development, along with ways to navigate them: 1. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning Restrictions: ❌ Constraint: Infill development must comply with existing zoning regulations and land use restrictions, which may impose limitations on building height, setback requirements, and permitted land uses. ✅ Solution: Conduct a thorough review of local zoning ordinances and land use regulations to understand site-specific requirements and constraints. Work closely with municipal planners and zoning officials to seek variances or rezoning where appropriate. Engage with the community and local stakeholders to address concerns and garner support for proposed developments. 2. Community Opposition and Stakeholder Concerns: ❌ Constraint: Infill development projects often face opposition from neighbouring property owners, community groups, and advocacy organizations concerned about potential impacts on property values, neighbourhood character, and quality of life. ✅ Solution: Proactively engage with stakeholders through community outreach, public meetings, and transparent communication to address concerns and build consensus. Listen to feedback and incorporate community input into project design and planning. Demonstrate the benefits of infill development, such as revitalizing blighted areas, enhancing neighbourhood amenities, and promoting sustainable urban growth, to gain community support and approval. By addressing these constraints proactively, you can navigate the challenges of infill development more effectively and achieve successful outcomes that benefit both the project stakeholders and the surrounding community. Waters Development Management is an expert in all things residential, we pride ourselves in our problem-solving skills and are excited about providing creative solutions to the challenges of infill development. ⭐ Reach out today to see how we can manage your infill development! ⭐ https://buff.ly/3uq36FT #InfillDevelopment #InfillProjects #InfillDesign #DevelopmentManagement #Zoning #CommunityOutreach #Stakeholders #ResidentialDevelopment #OwnerRepresentation #DevelopmentConsulting #BuildingConsultancy #ResidentialInfill #GenerationalHomes #FamilyLegacyHomes #UrbanInfill #InfillHousing #GenerationalLiving #InfillDesign

So Michael Give was talking about developing brownfield sites, including offices & shops, again at the weekend. Of course, this could be a positive step towards creating more desperately needed homes (and I'm seeing more housing need & homelessness in my work), but this Government has a poor record on improving space or quality standards for all housing, and I suspect the results will be poor quality, cramped, unhealthy flats like this example from 2020. We deserve better. https://lnkd.in/eC2xMmtx

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First would you? Could you? How much would you pay? Is it legal? Homelessnes, high real estate and availability of housing is souring in this country right now. This looks like a viable solution .... for some. Trust me guys, i could lived in situations way more compact than this - try sleeping under a desk in an office or on a set of 3 chairs put together. I didn't have to live like that, I had a great job, cars and cash - but I chose to, because of ambition. Will explain some other time. Artound the country, we have a massive homeless problem, not because of lack of buildings, but because of outdated regulations - especially zoning. There are plenty of vacant office buildings, warehouses, malls, large retail stores and other inventory that can be converted into temporary and permamanent shelter. Not free, but low-cost solutions for single individuals, couples and small families to live and thrive. Zoning regulations need to be re-evaluated. Existing office buildings should be allowed to convert to residential and possibly some of the funding provided by the government. Specific requirements that don't create safety, privacy and other challenges should be relaxed ie sunlight, windows, etc. New zoning laws should require large buildings, especially if they are subsidized in any way and possibly fully privately funded, be adaptable if not already planned/developed for mixed use. i can go on and on with this topic. It is so frustrating to see cites like NYC, San Francisco and others have such high rents because the right real estate inventory is not available, creating scarcity and chaos in the market for everyone. #realestate #homelessness #homeless #tinyhome #tinyhouse #studioapartment #apartment #microapartment #spacesaving

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There's a lot of talk about how most commercial buildings are unsuitable or for adaptive reuse, and/or their conversion costs are on par or higher than building new. Most of these proclamations are based on converting CRE buildings into HOUSING, which nowadays means no less than x-square foot living space, outdoor window access, and ADA compliant bathrooms and kitchens. But the thing that's missing for so many is SHELTER--a place to protect oneself from the elements, to find a bit of quiet and privacy, a place to pee and poop, and a place to cook. Having free or cheap shelter would represent a major upgrade to many unhoused and underhoused humans. There are many, many building typologies that can provide shelter, as this recent adaptive reuse conversion in San Pablo California shows. It's an ugly, old office building that I would never peg for conversion, but that's what they did, adding 54 micro-units, community spaces, and offices for supportive services. There's a far bigger shortage on creativity than there is buildings. #adaptivereuse #realestate #homelessness #commercialrealestate #CRE #realestatedevelopment #multifamilyrealestate #construction

Gentle density. I've come to love this term! We work with many communities who struggle with just opening their minds to the concept of integrating any housing into their community that's not single-family. They conjure pictures of urban high rises when we talk about density. We work hard to reshape their idea of what is possible in their community - help them see what could be alternatives to SF homes that fit in and enhance the community. Several terms describe this concept - missing middle housing, stealth density, and incremental density. But. . . Missing middle - often gets mixed up with homes that are affordable to middle-income households - and people get confused. Stealth Density - seems too sneaky. What are we hiding? Are we spies :-) Incremental Density - seems too weak. Are we scared? Only willing to address housing needs in a measly way? A half-baked way? But gentle density. To me, that has a nice ring to it. It's calming. Kind. Caring, even. Gentle can make a big difference in people's lives. Being gentle is often stronger than being not gentle, especially in tricky situations. It conjures an image, in my mind, of a well-designed, context sensitive housing alternative that fits in seamlessly, all the while producing the housing options we need to thrive. Isn't that what we want at the end of the day? Feel welcome to debate me on this one! I want to know what you think. #urbanplanning #communityplanning #gentledensity #missingmiddlehousing image credit: It's Time for Small Housing https://smallhousing.ca/

The severe ice and wind storm (just passing as we speak) has been challenging for most of us; but it's been far more dangerous and difficult for our many neighbors living outside without safe housing or permanent shelter. We're so grateful for the many incredible organizations and friends who work to provide food, operate warming shelters, and respond to these kinds of emergency needs for the unhoused people across our community. That's why we're also so thankful for visionary people like the mayor and council of the City of Beaverton who've worked tirelessly to bring more permanent solutions to life, like the year-round shelter we've had the pleasure of designing with them. Now a few months into construction, this incredible project represents a concerted effort to prioritize dignity, comfort, and support through trauma-informed design and integration of natural elements, plantings, and even an indoor tree growing at the heart of its shared common space. The level of commitment brought to this project by so many partners, policy makers, supporters, and service organizations feels staggering; and it shows just how much can be accomplished by open hearts and minds, from a place of abundance and care. It's incredible to play a role, and to watch this existing retail building be transformed into a place where people can safely belong and feel supported through the difficult transition from the trauma of living without a home and into stable, permanent housing. There will be many more stories to tell about this project, and we can't wait to tell them as this work unfolds into reality. https://lnkd.in/gJYN4D58 Partners: P&C Construction, Shiels Obletz Johnsen, Open Door (odhw.org), PCS Structural Solutions, Studio Wild (studiowildla.com), Arris Consulting, @Landis Consulting (landisconsulting.com) #designjustice #housingjustice #housingcrisis #housingforall #traumainformed #abundancemindset #dignityforall

Building more homes not only helps solve New York City’s housing crisis – it helps the planet too! #EarthDay 🏦🌳🌏 Adding more homes in walkable cities like NYC means less homes need to be built in suburbs, which emit up to four times the household emissions of their urban cores. #CityofYes for Housing Opportunity would allow NYC to create more of the earth-friendly housing we need – for example, by permitting larger buildings with affordable housing in denser, central areas, and modest apartment buildings near transit in lower-density areas. Learn more at www.housingopportunity.nyc