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📍 Moor Lane, Bolton. Step Places faced an extremely tight funding deadline for securing planning permission for the Moor Lane site, in part due to its significant strategic importance within the 2017 Bolton Town Centre Framework. A 'key intervention area' and not to mention a vital route for improving pedestrian movement across the town, the site was already of significant interest to local politicians, stakeholders and the community. On top of all that, half of the site lies within the Town Hall Conservation Area, and in the setting of two important listed buildings. Our challenge was therefore... 🏘️ Get the design absolutely right ⌛ Do so incredibly quickly Intrigued? Find out how we did it - in partnership with Step Places, Bolton Council, AEW Architects and Bolton at Home - in Part One, Chapter Two of EK Unlocked... https://lnkd.in/e2A9uqj5 #planning #development #architecture #housing #housingcrisis #greatermanchester #gmca #placesforeveryone #moorlane #ekunlocked #bolton Original image credit: AEW Architects

📘Read an excellent review of our Inclusive Housing Design Guide by Levitt Bernstein's Georgina Revell, published on Building Design.'s website today. ↓ The RIBA-published IHDG, commissioned by us and CAE - Centre for Accessible Environments, is expertly authored by Jacquel Runnalls and lead peer reviewed by Marney Walker. Get your copy today. → https://lnkd.in/eJJwqqA3 #IHDG #AccessibleHousing #HousingForAll

We are living in a rapidly changing world where the way we live, work, and interact is evolving at an unprecedented pace. One of the most exciting shifts in urban planning, architecture, and community design is the rise of shared spaces, areas that transcend traditional boundaries between private and public, personal and collective. 👥 How do we design spaces that foster connection while respecting individual needs? And how can we ensure that these spaces are inclusive, sustainable, and adaptable to our ever-changing world? We are thrilled to have a distinguished panel of experts to explore these questions. 🗣 🔔 Important: Registration is now closed and onsite registration will not be available. The event's detailed program is available here: https://lnkd.in/dDiFGH_F #FIABCI #GLS2024 #Sustainability #RealEstate #UrbanGrowth #RealEstate #Barcelona #Spain #Summit

 Architecture and Design Scotland (A&DS) article features our landscape scheme in Alloa as part of the town centre regeneration, that brings housing and resident living into the town centre, benefitting from the convenience of amenities close by, but also that acts as a catalyst for other improvement projects for the town. The landscape provides a secure yet welcoming series of courtyard spaces for residents supporting continued independent living for older people, and contributes to the public realm enhancement for the town centre. Read more here: https://bit.ly/TCLSLi

With a strong background in research and housing standards, our Georgina Revell reviews the Inclusive Housing Design Guide, a comprehensive resource on best practices in housing design that transcends the traditional concept of accessibility. Drawing on evidence from lived experiences and lessons learned from completed projects, she finds that the guide offers a compelling roadmap for designing homes and communities that work for everyone. You can read Georgie's full review in Building Design. https://lnkd.in/esx4K3AP Habinteg | RIBA Publishing | CAE - Centre for Accessible Environments #inclusive #design #accessibility #architecture #guidance

Over the past couple of decades—and more rapidly since COVID—the urban core has been changing. No longer exclusively a place to work. Offices are seeing fewer people return, which is having a ripple effect, reducing real estate values, tax revenue, and the vibrancy of our cities. What’s the future of downtown? How can the built environment be adapted for a city’s changing needs? GBBN’s Amanda Markovic and Elizabeth Schmidt recently addressed these questions when they discussed office and retail conversions at the The Congress for the New Urbanism. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gMYrBYMt #GBBN #architecture #design #Urbanism #CNU #OfficeConversion #RetailConversion

Throwback to a brilliant moment when I had the opportunity to witness Melbourne’s urban vibrancy, one of the world’s most liveable cities. City of Melbourne's journey towards liveability is built on its dedication to quality urban design, activating public spaces like laneway movements to transport networks. These efforts have created an environment that not only serves today’s residents but also ensures future generations have something to look forward to. In many respects, Singapore shares a similar vision. From our well-designed built environments to our efficient transport systems, both cities are committed to creating spaces that enhance quality of life. Much like Melbourne, Singapore’s forward-thinking urban planning ensures our city remains resilient, sustainable, and liveable for the future. If your city has demonstrated a commitment to improving urban spaces, fostering liveability, and delivering innovative design solutions, consider nominating it for the LKY World City Prize. It’s an opportunity to share best practices, showcase your city’s achievements, and inspire others globally. #UrbanDesign #CityPlanning #LiveableCities #Singapore #Melbourne #LKYWorldCityPrize #SustainableCities

After years of using their previous guides, it was brilliant to be asked by Habinteg to review the new Inclusive Housing Design Guide. It’s is a valuable addition to housing guidance, and its core message is clear: inclusive design is good design for all. Jacquel Runnalls and Marney Walker have created an important document that will not only be effective but also open the door to further insight on other protected characteristics such as gender, faith, and culture. Read the review on Building Design. and buy the book from RIBA Bookshop Many thanks to Ben Flatman and Claire Carponen and Mariana Yuste 

This week’s Salon on Affordable Housing was really a terrific discussion about different strategies for design of affordable housing. Wonderful to share info and see the work of my esteemed colleagues. A lot of the discussion centered around how to drive down costs and innovate. And how to design in such a way that communities can accept affordable housing in their midst. My take was that affordable housing needs to happen at scale, and we need density at transit and high ground. A healthy city has a mix of incomes and uses around transit. Great walkable neighborhoods should be accessible to all. We have a defecit of 135K affordable housing units in Miami Dade county. In previous generations, designers and developers were able to design and integrate housing with dignity for all incomes. I have lived in garden apartments in Miami Beach and other places in Miami and they were designed beautifully with access to green areas and plenty of natural light. There is a pressing need for all of us designers to do better for more people and to advocate for healthier, sustainable and more equitable communities. In this, I believe the Eames motto is correct. We should strive “to make the best for the most for the least”. #designmatters #AffordableHousing #SustainableCities #EquitableDesign #ArchitectureForAll #HousingCrisis #InnovativeDesign #CommunityDesign #TransitOrientedDevelopment #SustainableLiving #DesignForChange #HousingForAll #GreenArchitecture #DesignEquity #ResilientCities #ArchitectsForChange #DesignWithPurpose #InclusiveDesign #MiamiDadeHousing #WalkableNeighborhoods #DesignForGood

The architectural trends that defined residential development in 2024: An architect shares insight into how residential building has been shaped by consumers changing preferences over the course of the past year. https://bit.ly/3BX7wrx