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How can sustainable urban planning promote livability and environmental sustainability? Discussing the principles of green city design. #UrbanPlanning #Sustainability

Reimagining Urban Spaces – A New Approach to Commercial Property Management   At Sentry Management, we believe urban regeneration is not just about upgrading buildings—it’s about preserving heritage, celebrating the past, and bringing communities into the future.   Our latest regeneration project, 84 Miller Street in the heart of Glasgow City Centre is a prime example of how we blend modern amenities with rich local history, creating vibrant spaces for today’s businesses.   We’ve transformed a key piece of commercial real estate, bringing a fresh vision to property management. Our approach focuses on sustainability, operational efficiency, and enhancing the tenant experience. As we continue to innovate, we’re shaping the future of commercial property factoring, ensuring that businesses thrive in spaces built for tomorrow.   For property developers and partners, we offer a proactive, seamless management solution tailored to your needs.   Let’s work together to create urban environments where heritage and modernity co-exist in harmony. https://lnkd.in/ersy4AyB   #UrbanRegeneration #PropertyManagement #CommercialRealEstate #Glasgow #SustainableDevelopment #FutureOfCities

The rating system features graded levels of building performance achievement, with platinum being the highest award possible, followed by, in descending order, gold, silver, and certified. LEED recognizes a wide range of types of projects, such as renovation of commercial interiors and new buildings of many kinds. This text focuses on LEED for commercial interiors. The LEED system offers a series of “credits” that are used to define specific green strategies. The strategies are organized into these broader categories: Location and transportation Water efficiency Energy and atmosphere Materials and resources Indoor environmental quality Innovation and regional priority

The City is encouraging office-to-residential conversion projects, and roof top amenities! - City planning is currently polishing up the 'Adaptive Reuse Ordinance" (ARO) for their upcoming planning commission meeting in March 2024, per LA City Planning. They have a draft ordinance posted online that is worth a look at, specifically for the incentives, such as roof top amenities. - One of my favorite items on the DRAFT (ARO) Ordinance is the proposed provision that rooftop amenities can project above the height limit by 16'-0" or 1 story. For those projects that are slammed up against the height limit, this is an incentive to: - Increase existing buildings by 16'-0" above the height limit - Provide a building amenity on the roof - Create Viewing decks for this beautiful city - Increase building value by providing valuable amenity

Liveable Exeter Placemaking Charter I'm thrilled to share some groundbreaking news from Exeter! 🌱🏙️ The City Council has officially launched the Liveable Exeter Placemaking Charter, a visionary blueprint designed to elevate the quality and sustainability of new developments across the city. This initiative is not just about constructing buildings; it's about crafting thriving communities that future generations will be proud to call home. Here’s what makes the Liveable Exeter Placemaking Charter truly special: 1. Partnership for Quality: The formation of the Exeter Design Quality Partnership marks a collaborative effort among City Council Officers, developers, and design specialists to push for exceptional design and sustainability standards. 2. Commitment to Sustainability: With an aim to foster an inclusive, healthy, and sustainable urban environment, the Charter aligns with Exeter’s ambitious Vision 2040, ensuring developments contribute positively to the city's fabric. 3. Innovative and Inclusive Planning: The Charter emphasises the use of innovative planning tools to create spaces that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also environmentally responsible and socially beneficial. This initiative reflects a significant step towards realising a model of urban development that respects both heritage and modernity. By embracing such forward-thinking policies, Exeter is setting a benchmark for cities worldwide. For everyone involved in urban development, from architects to planners and city enthusiasts, the Liveable Exeter Placemaking Charter is a testament to what we can achieve when we commit to quality, sustainability, and community in our urban landscapes. Let’s continue to support and inspire one another in shaping spaces where life thrives. 🌿🏢 You can view the Charter here: https://lnkd.in/eNBWgyzC 🔄 Feel free to share this update and let's get the conversation started on how we can implement similar initiatives in our communities!

What if real people had a say in the heights of buildings, the design of green spaces and how we use the areas between them? Imagine if we, together, could create lush parks, busy streets and vibrant spaces that bring people together. At The Better Cities Initiative we believe that your voice matters in shaping our city environment. Your ideas can transform our city into a place that reflects our community’s needs and aspirations. Share your thoughts on what you’d like to see in our city. Comment below and let’s start a conversation on building a more beautiful, functional, affordable, sustainable and inclusive urban environment. Your voice can make a difference! #urbanism #deliberativedemocracy #ShapeYourCity #UrbanInnovation #CommunityDesign #InclusiveUrbanism #CityPlanning

A great read and amazing plan for the future of Exeter, follow the link in Roger Clotworthy post to read

There are several ways to add some sustainability to your next home improvement project, including multi-use spaces help maximize both efficiency and energy consumption. Visit https://bit.ly/43z0HEo to read the full blog and consult the professionals at Architectural Window Supply! #ArchitecturalWindowSupply #BaltimoreWindowSupplier #Sustainability #SustainableConstruction

#Condo buildings stand as pillars of modern urban living, making upholding the structural integrity of these #buildings key to supporting thriving communities. By prioritizing #restoration, #propertymanagers can ensure the safety, functionality, and aesthetic appeal of these vital living spaces, preserving investments. Foster sustainable urban environments with K.I.B. https://lnkd.in/eEjtQtMJ

There has been a lot of discussion in the media recently about the concept of the 15-Minute City and how it will change the future of urban design around the world. Chapman Taylor has been applying 15-Minute City principles on large-scale urban design projects for several years now, particularly in China. The essence of the 15-Minute City is to design an urban district so that all of the uses and amenities a person needs can be found within a 15-minute walk of where they live, with those functions placed intelligently so that the shorter journeys are for more regular trips. To read more about our projects across China that adopt the 15-Minute City ethos click here https://lnkd.in/g4spgJz #15MinuteCity #15MinuteCities #UrbanDesign #UrbanDesigners #WalkableNeighbourhoods #MixedUse #MixedUseArchitects #MixedUseArchitecture #Masterplanners #Masterplanning #Architects #Architecture #China