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Swansea 💚 In February of 1941, Swansea suffered a 3-night blitz that shattered the centre of town, with Oxford Street and much of the commercial areas being particularly hit. Prior to this, Swansea High Street boasted grand department stores and detailed architecture, but following so much destruction, the local authority was forced to rebuild quickly, resulting in the concrete facade we see today. With a focus on creating space for businesses, public space and the integration of greenery went unaddressed. The Swansea Blitz may have been 80 years ago, but we are still rebuilding, with the decisions made then continuing to impact the success of Swansea today. First announced in 2017, The Swansea Bay City Deal aims to regenerate the locality. With many of the developments already complete, such as Copr Bay and the Albert Hall, and many more to come, the regeneration happening now is actually the most extensive since the reconstruction after WW2. It is great to see such an investment into the city to initiate a return of its former glory. The Biophilic Living project sits among the wider regeneration as it aims to build and enhance communities and rethink the design of our urban environments. Cllr Rob Stewart, Swansea Council Leader, said: “Swansea is undergoing its biggest transformation in decades and private sector schemes like the living building will combine with everything the council is doing to breathe new life into our city centre.   “Schemes like this are important. Not just because of their innovation but also because they’ll lead to more people living and wprking in the city centre. This is key if we’re to create more footfall there to support our existing businesses and attract further investment, jobs and businesses in future.” We are very grateful for the support from the council! City & County of Swansea 🌿🏙️🏡♻️ #biophilicliving #urbanregeneration #swanseabaycitydeal #resilientswansea #wellbeingoffuturegenerations #biophilicwales #biophilicswansea #lovewhereyoulive #mixedusedevelopment #citycentre #designforthefuture #community #peopleandplanet

What is a home? In the UK, the prevailing answer is that of the classic semi-detached with a garden and a parking spot. It's deeply culturally ingrained, in everything from film and television to advertising, the idea is sold with vigour. But is this traditionalist view holding us back from building more homes? Mansell Building Solutions has considerable skin in the game when it comes to building more homes, and we think a broadening of that traditional view could support building in greater volumes, utilising MMC and offsite construction to deliver mid-rise resi in urban centres. We could do this through... ✅ Giving greater credence to the concept of gentle density ✅ Learning from the continent's dynamic urban centres ✅ Utilising modern methods to expediate delivery Our own 🐝 Angela Mansell FCIOB will be talking all about this at Place North West's SME Homebuilder's conference next February. But in the mean time, you can read more of our thoughts on the matter on our blog... https://lnkd.in/eNbV69Mm Pictured below is King Street West, a new midrise apartment block in Stockport using our light gauge steel frame solutions. Delivered in partnership with Hargreaves Construction on behalf of Great Places Housing Group. #construction #housing #housingcrisis

Working with Architecture and Design Scotland (A&DS), today we have published a Study 'Unlocking Town Centre Living: insights from private sector engagement' on the barriers and opportunities facing developers to deliver much-needed town centre housing in Scotland. The Study highlights the following five key themes that will deliver more housing: 🏠 Improved leadership and collaboration 🏠 Holistic planning and placemaking 🏠 Creative funding resources 🏠 Greater local engagement and partnerships 🏠 Risk mitigation Mhairi Donaghy, Associate Director at the Scottish Futures Trust said: “The benefits of town centre living are clearly understood and there is real appetite from developers in delivering more homes in more town centres. "However, the constraints and barriers are major obstacles, highlighting the key role that the Scottish Government, councils and others have in helping to overcome them. “The private sector could and should play a bigger role in delivering more homes in our town centres, but they need more support to create the right conditions for investment.” For further information and to read the Study, click here - https://lnkd.in/ehzpUStt Heather Claridge Kimberley Guthrie David Stewart #housing #regeneration #townplanning #sustainable #place #placeprinciple #netzero #community #local #neighbourhood

One Week Left to Have Your Say on the Moore Point Planning Proposal! 🚨📣 One of Australia’s largest privately led urban renewal projects is on public exhibition until 25 November 2024. This proposal aims to transform a 31.4-hectare area—equivalent to 43 football fields—into a vibrant mixed-use precinct. Lodged in 2020 by Coronation Property and Leamac Property Group, the proposal aims to rezone Moore Point, Moorebank, into a high-density, mixed-use precinct, delivered in three stages over 30–40 years, with 40% of dwellings in Stage 1. What’s Proposed? 🏠 Residential: 11,000 dwellings (with a potential future population of 21,000). 🏢 Commercial & Retail: 346,000m², including offices, shops, and hospitality spaces. 🏫 Schools: A primary school for 1,000 students (with potential for a second). 🌳 Open Spaces: 10 hectares, including a central park and Georges River access. 🏗️ Community Facilities: Pedestrian bridges linking to Liverpool CBD. 💬 Have your say today, visit: https://ow.ly/6cNu50U9EFe 🔗 Submissions close 25 November 2024. 📅 -- #LiverpoolCityCouncil #MoorePoint #UrbanDevelopment #PlanningProposal #LiverpoolNSW

Next phase of Riverside Sunderland regeneration underway “Once complete, the works will pave the way for the next phase of Riverside Sunderland, unlocking yet more investment and providing a much better experience for those living, working and visiting the city.” The next phase of the transformative Riverside Sunderland regeneration project, “one of the UK’s largest and most ambitious urban regeneration projects” is set to start, with Esh Construction having been appointed as lead contractor. With plans to deliver improved public spaces, upgraded footpath and cycle connections, as well as critical infrastructure including a pedestrian footbridge to support the ongoing development of the Sheepfolds area surrounding the Stadium of Light, the development “is already redefining the city’s skyline”. Find out more from Cllr Kevin Johnston, cabinet member for business, housing and regeneration at Sunderland City Council, and Steven Garrigan, divisional director at Esh Construction, here: https://lnkd.in/eJJ-PjWi Esh Group The North East Combined Authority Sheepfolds Stables #bdaily #northeast #regeneration

The Challenges Behind Nightingale 1 - by Jeremy McLeod The planning permit was revoked, and Jeremy McLeod, along with six other architects, had invested all their money in this project. Jeremy McLeod spent weeks raising $2.7 million in equity for Nightingale 1. Six fellow architects agreed to invest $100,000 each, and he and his partner Tamara personally invested $500,000, borrowing against their apartment in The Commons. This was their only asset, and their investment was meant to show other potential investors their level of dedication and confidence in the project. ❌ But the permit got revoked. ❌ They faced a major setback when a neighboring property developer's objection led to a VCAT appeal, where the permit was ultimately revoked. However, they quickly reapplied for a new planning permit, this time including three car spaces to address the concerns raised by VCAT. The reapplication received overwhelming support from the architectural community, and the media attention and public support significantly boosted interest in the Nightingale model, growing their waiting list from a few dozen to hundreds of interested buyers. Emerging from the success of the neighboring apartment building The Commons, Nightingale Housing 1 is the inaugural project of the Nightingale model - a replicable, triple bottom line housing model with an overarching priority towards social, economic, and environmental sustainability. 🔗 This was part of our Melbourne event in March. You can find his talk and the conversation on our website. https://lnkd.in/d5TF7E8f However, this is part of the round table discussion and is not on our website. If you want the link, comment or send us a DM. #architectsnotarchitecture #AnAtalks #architecture #jeremymcleod #breathearchitecture #australianarchitect #sustainablehousing #communitybuilding #housinginnovation #urbanplanning #VCAT

Consultation launched on Accrington masterplan framework. Hyndburn Borough Council and Lancashire County Council are seeking views on the regeneration of Accrington Town Centre. The Accrington Town Centre Investment Plan (TCIP) 2022-2032 aspires to create a vibrant, bustling, and proud market town steeped in industrial, cultural, and architectural heritage. This plan outlines up to £70 million of potential investments set to radically transform Accrington’s prospects for the future. The next stage in delivering this vision involves creating an Accrington Town Centre masterplan framework – a ten year roadmap for regeneration guiding future growth and development while evolving over time. Have your say and find out more at https://lnkd.in/eUPAsaP3

The City is inviting input on future redevelopment of Municipal Parking Lot 15 (Pelissier Street between Wyandotte and Elliott), a priority site for a housing under the Housing Solutions Made for Windsor initiative. Details here: https://ow.ly/QEft50UgO00 #YQG #StrengthenTheCoreYQG

Earlier this month, the City of Hobart hosted the Hobart Housing Forum: A conversation with the housing sector or affordability and supply in Hobart. The forum brought people from across the housing sector together to talk about ways to increase housing supply and create more affordable rental options on underused land in Hobart and surrounding areas. Tasmania’s Strategic Architectural and Urban Design Advisor, Scott Balmforth, led two panel discussions with experts, focusing on the challenges the sector is facing and how we can work together to create affordable, sustainable housing. The forum included people from community organisations, the development and construction industries, and representatives from local and state governments. Roundtable discussions gave attendees the chance to share their thoughts on current issues and brainstorm potential solutions. This forum was all about building connections and sparking new ideas for collaboration across the housing sector. We’ll be sharing insights from the forum in the new year, which will help shape a new Housing Strategy for the City of Hobart. To watch a recording of the forum, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gFpevrSY #cityofhobart #housing #collaboration #solutions [Image of the Hobart Housing Forum in the Town Hall Ballroom.]

We’re excited to kick off the multi-million-pound Staveley Market regeneration, part of Chesterfield Borough Council’s Staveley 21 project funded by the Town Deal. Procured through Procure Partnerships Framework, the project will transform the town centre with: ▪️ A new landmark building for Derbyshire County Council’s Staveley Library and business space. ▪️ Revitalised market square with seating, play areas, and event spaces. ▪️ Enhanced paving, lighting, and planting to improve the visitor experience. Thomas Sewell, Regional Director, said: “Our team is proud to deliver this transformation for a vibrant and welcoming Staveley town centre.” See the full story on our website: https://lnkd.in/e8pCQpRy Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ebiWp-C3 Pictured: Will Mart, Nick Banks, Louise Bilbie, Chesterfield Borough Council, Ares Landscape Architects Ltd, Rodgers Leask Staveley Town Deal #Staveley21 #Regeneration #Construction #Chesterfield #PublicRealm