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Check out this IBJ article highlighting the recent funding approval for six Indiana welcome center renovation projects, including the innovative design of the Welcome Center by our team at Synthesis. https://lnkd.in/giezabwr

Happy to see this proposal in the news. I do want to provide a bit of context that is missing from the article. We are proposing this because: 1. We have distinct plan guidance supporting this action because we have design standards that will help us protect any key views whether they be of mountains, the river, historic buildings, downtown, etc. 2. The base zoning only allows development up to 70-feet unless they provide affordable housing or linkage fees in compliance with the city's regulations. By removing the view plane we allow them to tap into the incentives associated with providing affordable housing. 3. We have been negotiating a significant development agreement with KSE that will result in numerous public benefits. More to come as this enters the public process. https://lnkd.in/dD94J-Bn

Pleased to see progress on Nottingham's Broad Marsh area. Back in September 2020 Green Hustle's first festival, all online in the pandemic, hosted (alongside friends at Nottingham Climate Assembly) the first public meeting on re-imagining this opportune former shopping centre site... In an assembly format, we listened to over 60 attendees' hopes and dreams for our city's future. You can watch the whole thing back here: https://lnkd.in/di64e2br Background info was provided by Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust CEO Paul Wilkinson as well as two of our most pioneering and community-minded politicians, then-Deputy Leader and Carbon Neutral Nottingham 2028 champion Sally Longford and the ever-excellent Nadia Whittome MP. Ok it wasn't a terribly balanced panel, but was at a green-themed festival and 10,000 people had at that point already signed a petition calling for it to be made a green space. Early days for me, my very first experience co-designing and facilitating anything like an assembly. We also heard from a seven year old, and the brilliant Lucelia Rodrigues reflecting on what our youngest citizens wanted to see from the space from school engagement. But it was what came from our participants that was the magic, and it helped stimulate the official Big Conversation, playing a part in informing these plans. Jury is out on whether they deliver... Glad to see so many green roofs, more room given over to people and nature, even an actual marsh! And space for celebrating our heritage, which is what Nottingham people called for. (I just hope the Green Heart park doesn't get any smaller) The new NHS diagnostic centre and re-use of the broadly unloved old Broadmarsh centre's rather brutal frame is also, I think, fantastic. People power! 🏹 💚 EDITS - some good people have contradicted my initially rosey assessment, and I admit it isn't perfect. I have rebalanced a bit. I don't think we're ever all going to be totally happy AND it be viable for developers. Maybe a medium is being found here. I hope it is at least as green as the picture paints... Let's remember many people also find the idea of it being a big green space ridiculous and impractical, though I would love that too! I am proud of what we did in growing the conversation and demanding real engagement.

🌟 Birmingham Embraces Westside BID's Gas Quarter Proposals 🌟 Exciting news for Birmingham's future! The city council has officially approved the 'Our Future City: Central Birmingham Framework 2045', incorporating innovative proposals from Westside Business Improvement District (BID) for a dynamic Gas Quarter. The comprehensive 194-page report lays out Birmingham's future trajectory, emphasising growth zones and major development opportunities. Among its highlights are plans for a 'Western Gateway', set to rejuvenate pedestrian links between Westside's canals, Broad Street, and the Retail Quarter. Key features of the Gas Quarter vision include: - Unlocking major development opportunities - Reconnecting pedestrian links - Transforming under-utilised sites - Delivering high-density residential, commercial, and hotel development - Revitalising the canal frontage between Gas Street Basin and the Mailbox - Retaining historic canal and railway infrastructure - Enhancing connections to Gas Street Basin and the canals Birmingham continues to attract investment, support job growth, and welcome millions of visitors annually to its vibrant cultural attractions. As Birmingham evolves, we're excited to see the Gas Quarter emerge as a dynamic destination, enriching the city's landscape and enhancing the experiences of residents and visitors alike. https://lnkd.in/eQh7_ENb #BirminghamFuture #GasQuarter #WestsideBID #BirminghamVision

Transforming old commercial spaces can unlock new value and opportunities. Discover the benefits and approaches to adaptive reuse and redevelopment of commercial properties. https://bit.ly/3KJLvgJ

Just south of Ventura Boulevard

The upcoming “Rupert and Renfrew Station Area Plan” is the City of Vancouver’s next area plan, identifying new higher-density redevelopment strategies for another area of the city — similar to recent area plans such as the Broadway Plan, Cambie Plan, and Grandview-Woodland Plan, reported Daily Hive. "As the name suggests, this is an area plan for the combined area that surrounds SkyTrain’s Rupert Station and Renfrew Station on the Millennium Line. The area plan is generally framed by Park Street to the north, Boundary Road to the east, East 27th Avenue to the south, and Kamloops Street to the west. Currently, single-family neighbourhoods span a majority of the area, and light industrial and commercial uses are closest to both stations." https://lnkd.in/gZuRhMaJ #vancouver #development #plan

An interesting project carrying out extensive alterations to this grand residence which has uncovered centuries of historical building construction methods.

We received a TON of feedback from our last LinkedIn post on our 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐨 announcement, so we thought you would appreciate this video update... If you've been strolling along 17 Ave SW recently, we hope you’ve appreciated the "subtle" changes and felt the buzz of anticipation on all 3 of ASI’s active developments. Our 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐨 project isn't just another building; it’s a testament to our Teams vision and unwavering commitment to create an enriched urban experience, an elevated city skyline and most importantly homes for our fellow citizens. People in the development ecosystem always talk about 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝑺𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 in city planning and the question always is "WTH" does place setting even mean? Planners call it “creating a sense of place,” AKA the emotive bonds and attachments people develop in a specific environment. We see it as “the kind of environment you’re motivated to invest your time in, with whomever you wish that to do it with; in a safe, beautiful, and compelling space with diverse attractions and community engagement with a sense of PLACE. Our projects are extremely scrutinized "mixed-use" live-work-play-shop developments. The focus is the merging of street-side retail engagement with residential living to attract vibrant retail operators and create an active streetscape. We believe the 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐨 will be the perfect symmetry of all these aspects combined in an exceptional and unparalleled, super-urban location. Feel the same or have a differing opinion? Let us know in the comments! Now, Onward and Upward! 𝐀𝐒𝐈 𝟏𝟕 𝐀𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐖 𝐔𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝟓/𝟕. Arlington Street Investments BOMA Calgary BILD Calgary Region Avenue Calgary Magazine Storeys Connect CRE West Connect CRE City of Calgary DAAS Design And Architecture Studio Calgary Chamber of Commerce #development #construction #demolition

On Monday, August 12th, Andrew Watkins and the JZMK team, alongside City Staff, presented an update on the Moraga Canyon Specific Plan with the Piedmont Planning Commission. The workshop aimed to gather support and feedback on the proposed architectural styles for the new multifamily residential development. The Planning Commission provided valuable insight and endorsed the proposed styles. Once the Administrative Draft of the Specific Plan is ready, the Commission will review the full document and offer additional feedback. Stay tuned for more Moraga Canyon updates! #CommunityUpdate #UrbanPlanning #CityDevelopment #ArchitecturalDesign #PiedmontPlanning #MoragaCanyon #SpecificPlan #ResidentialDevelopment #PlanningCommission #CityPartnership #DesignFeedback #FuturePlanning #BuildingCommunity #UrbanRenewal #NeighborhoodDevelopment #PlanningUpdates #ArchitecturalStyles #CommunityInput #CityProjects #DevelopmentPlans #PiedmontUpdates #MultiFamilyHousing #CityCollaboration #PlanningNews #DevelopmentUpdate #UrbanGrowth #ArchitecturalTrends #FutureOfPiedmont #CommunityEngagement #CityDevelopmentNews