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Crafting communities, not just buildings. New Urban's approach to construction is rooted in creating spaces that foster connection and growth. #CommunityCrafters #NewUrbanSpaces  #NewUrbanDevelopment #InvestInTheFuture

Living in the city often pushes us away from nature and into a maze of concrete. Isn’t it ironic how we've distanced ourselves from nature, only to seek it out passionately during holidays. This yearning to return to nature amidst our urban lifestyles highlights a complex relationship with our environment. At AnchorPoint Developers, we understand the importance of integrating nature into our urban projects. Our new project in Malad isn’t just another urban development. We've prioritized green spaces within the architectural plan to the extent that our three-acre project will have two-thirds part dedicated to greenery. With active support from government authorities, this initiative is our way of blending modern living with nature, offering residents a breath of fresh air right at their doorstep. #AnchorPoint #RealEstate #Sustainability

Great article offering a deep dive into the lessons that architects of the co-living sector can learn from PBSA (Purpose-Built Student Accommodation). Nido CEO, Darren Gardner, highlights strategies for creating thriving shared living spaces. One key lesson is understanding and taking into account the shared experiences and diverse needs of residents when designing adaptable spaces. Garder also points out that, like PBSA, co-living is inherently more sustainable compared to other residential sectors, as utilities and equipment are shared amongst the community. Continue reading here: http://ow.ly/Me2o10500cQ #Coliving #PBSA #CommunityLiving

Good morning! 🌅 As we journey down the road to building a new future in property, we’re reminded that every brick laid is a step towards innovation and growth. 🏗️ Today, let’s celebrate the progress we’ve made and the potential that lies ahead. Here’s to creating spaces that inspire, foster communities, and redefine the skyline. #BuildingAFuture #propertydevelopmentuk #InnovationInConstruction #Innovationindesign #designledproperty #kraftdproperty #ukpropertyinvestment #architectureuk

Since designing one of the first Phius-certified homes in the South, our journey in #passivehousedesign has been transformative. As mentioned in Metropolis Magazine, these tactics can be applied in a variety of settings beyond single-family homes. Leveraging what we've learned over the years, we now infuse many of the same #passivehouse principles and modeling to better inform the way we design #affordablehousing projects like Rasmus-Temenos in #Houston to make an even greater impact on residents' quality of life. Check out the article below to learn how projects like #TheresaPassiveHouse are fueling a Passive House renaissance. #ForgexCraft #ATX #HealthyHomes #PHIUS #ArchDesign #SustainableLiving #GreenHome

In case you missed it: Director Urban Design/ Planning Mathew Furness featured in The Urban Developer’s ‘Under the Bridge: Shaping a City’s Underused Spaces’, an article that explores opportunities for hidden landscapes on the edge of developments. These pockets of underutilised land have a great deal of potential for community benefit but are being overlooked as they often fall under the ownership of Council or State government. “At the time when we built the West Gate freeway, or even earlier, such as the old railway lines in the inner city, we weren’t thinking in detail about how those spaces would be used […] It’s a good idea to try to find uses that activate them and make them safer, more attractive parts of the city,” says Mat. Read the complete article here > https://ow.ly/kRhB50RcMwn #ratio #fosteringchange #tud #theurbandeveloper #urbandesign #planning #property #development

Tactical Urbanism ++ [revitalization activations for cities] >> Tactical urbanism refers to grassroots, temporary, and low-cost interventions in public spaces that aim to improve the livability and functionality of cities. These interventions can include pop-up parks, public art installations, pedestrian and cyclist-friendly infrastructure, and community events. While tactical urbanism projects may be temporary in nature, they often have long-lasting economic and social benefits for cities. Some of these benefits include: *Increased foot traffic *Enhanced community [local entrepreneurs] engagement *Reimagined public spaces *Economic revitalization Photo: Andrea-von-Bujdoss, pavement-to-plaza intervention in Williamsburg, Brooklyn 16'

We're pleased to share that Futurecity has been reappointed to develop the #CulturalDeliveryPlan for #BilletRoad by Bellway Homes.   Following the delivery of a #CulturalStrategy earlier this year, Futurecity has been reappointed by Bellway Homes to develop a Cultural Delivery Plan for Billet Road. The site is a 20-ha sustainable, family-friendly mixed-use neighbourhood in #Redbridge that will deliver 1,341 new homes, community facilities and retail, all connected by a green space network.     Our Cultural Strategy identified the three areas for the masterplan where #culture could play a key role: play, food growing and ecology, and the central community hub proposition. Working with LUC on landscape design, and architects, BPTW and RMA Architects, Futurecity set out a series of #embeddedart opportunities within the #publicrealm along with a vision for the role of the Community Hub.    The Cultural Delivery Plan will transform the strategy recommendations into a set of projects and #culturalpartnerships embedded within the development delivery programmes – both short and long term – focussing on a comprehensive #MeanwhileStrategy that will see a 7-year programme enable sustained community engagement and co-design projects that will influence the final public realm design and crucially the final form, function and operators of the Community Hub.   Billet Road is the latest suburban project Futurecity have developed, building on our expertise around community-focussed activities through co-creation, production and learning. Previous projects include our cultural placemaking programme of artist-in-residences (https://lnkd.in/e6jVQrNK)  and embedded arts delivery at Countryside’s Great Kneighton development in Cambridge (https://lnkd.in/dhUpQYS), and the cultural masterplan and partnership brokering at BRL’s Barking Riverside (https://lnkd.in/envzYN9Y).  #culturalplacemaking #placemaking #planning #Redbridge #BellwayHomes 📸 : BPTW

Neighborhood Building & Activation ++ [improving communities]>> why tactical urbanism matters >> Tactical urbanism refers to the temporary, low-cost, and often grassroots efforts to make positive changes in a city or neighborhood to improve its livability and economic vitality. This can include activities such as: *pop-up parks, *public art installations, *temporary bike lanes, or *street festivals. Tactical urbanism is important for cities because it allows for quick and cost-effective ways to test out potential improvements before committing to larger, more permanent changes. It also provides a way for communities to be more actively involved in shaping their own neighborhoods and creating a sense of ownership and pride. Photo by Umbrella Sky Project

Smart Pocket Parks: What are the Benefits?   Pocket parks differ from neighbourhood or community-scale parks in that they are not intended to serve as a destination for an entire community. They usually have specific users in mind and do one of the following beneficial things: 🔹 Revitalize neglected and blighted areas. 🔹 Enhance and strengthen the local character. 🔹 Make communities safer and more sociable. 🔹 Reduce pollution and traffic. 🔹 Protect and conserve local wildlife and landscape. 🔹 Tell a story of the local history and heritage. 🔹 Transform otherwise underused real estate. 🔹 Improve fitness and health. 🔹 Add to the overall urban tree canopy. 🔹 Turn residents into community decision-makers. 🔹 Serve as a catalyst for additional investments in community improvements. To learn more about Pocket Parks read https://lnkd.in/g8FKSSZP   #Smart #Approvals #smartcities #smartcitystrategiesandsolutions #smart #development #approvals #approval #SPD #townplanning #planning #urbandesign #design #innovation #architecture #innovation