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HOAs play a key role in maintaining vibrant communities. But as times change, so should HOA planning. To thrive HOAs should conduct reserve studies and establish long-term planning committees for future-proofed projects. Without a reserve studies any evaluation for additional resident needs and amenities would be a shot in the dark as well as an open risk of surprise assessments. Many associations are considering sustainability measures; communities should remember green technology is evolving rapidly and what’s in use today might be obsolete tomorrow. Proceeding with caution in sustainability enhancements by consulting with experts is in the HOAs best interest. Let's Discuss! Share your thoughts on long-term HOA projects in the comments below!

It's good to be home! And as always we hit the ground running with the Circular Design Challenge, facilitated by The Craft + Design Institute (CDI) and the Netherlands Consul General. Today, we're turning challenges into opportunities for a better future. The Circular Economy tackles key Sustainable Development Goals: 1. Eradicate Poverty 2. Decent Work and Economic Growth 3. Support Industries and Innovation 4. Responsible Consumption and Production A global circular economy could create millions of jobs by 2030. GreenCape’s 2022 report shows it could add up to R5 billion to Cape Town annually. I challenge you to help create circular economy models that fit South Africa, create jobs, and build a sustainable economy. #CircularEconomy #ThisIsCapeTown #InvestCapeTown #CreativeIndustries #TheCraftandDesignInstitute

Sustainable real estate development seeks to balance economic growth with environmental responsibility. At its core, it aims to minimize the negative environmental impact of buildings while maximizing their positive contributions to the community and environment. It seeks to balance economic growth with environmental responsibility. At its core, it aims to minimize the negative environmental impact of buildings while maximizing their positive contributions to the community and environment. Sustainability in real estate development: the need for it, the benefits of it and strategies - read about it all @realestatetalks.org #realestatetalks

I chose to attend GreenBuild in Philadelphia last month because I wanted to learn how Sustainable Project Development is advancing on the other side of the border. These are a couple of my observations from the conference: 1. Despite being held less than one week after the American election, there was almost no talk of politics. That was surprising because I hear politics creep into the context of almost every project in Canada. 2. Design, building health, energy efficiency and resilience matter to investors and they matter a lot to their insurers. Net zero not so much. I found this interesting because sustainability is almost singularly defined as striving to be net zero carbon in Canada. Somehow a collective long-term goal became everyone’s short-term goal here. I don’t want to finish by saying that everything our neighbours are doing is great, but their enterprise is something to be envious of. My biggest takeaway from the conference is we can’t use a net zero size fits all approach to sustainability if we want to see the productivity of our building industry, and the quality of our buildings advance in Canada.

It's a wrap! We are sharing the most read articles in 2024. Today: Triodos Groenfonds finances Blue Zones in the city of Utrecht. With a debt facility of EUR 7.5 million, Triodos Groenfonds co-finances 50 sustainable apartments in the Cartesius area in the city of Utrecht. The area is being redeveloped into a lively, healthy and sustainable urban district with homes and all kinds of facilities such as a city park, primary school and a supermarket. The concept is based on scientific theory about places in the world where people live healthily and happily for longer, the so-called Blue Zones. “The Cartesius project contributes to both the energy transition and the resources transition”, explains Willy Bulsink, fund manager of Triodos Groenfonds. “It also pays close attention to the social and health aspects of urban living and as such is part of 'WHO Healthy Cities'.” #BlueZones #EnergyTransition #ResourceTransition #UrbanLiving #MarketingCommunication

Building #SustainableCommunities for a Resilient Future 🌿🌍 As we explore these inspiring examples of sustainable communities, it's clear that the journey towards sustainability requires a collective effort. The main elements of a sustainable community — #Leadership, #Resilience, #EcologicalIntegrity, #EconomicSecurity, and #SocialJustice — are not just theoretical ideals; they are essential for crafting a harmonious future. Just imagine how transformative it would be to live in a community where these principles are at the forefront. A place where leadership fosters innovative solutions and every resident contributes to a vibrant and supportive environment. Picture streets designed for people, not just cars, encouraging social connections and enhancing well-being. In such a community, economic opportunities are abundant, and social equity is prioritized, ensuring that everyone has a voice and a stake in their future. Suzanna ElMassah Zayed University https://lnkd.in/e-eyZ6m3

💚🏡 Investment in the spotlight: With a debt facility of EUR 7.5 million, Triodos Groenfonds co-finances 50 sustainable apartments in the Cartesius area in the Dutch city of Utrecht. The area is being redeveloped into a lively, healthy and sustainable urban district with homes and all kinds of facilities such as a city park, primary school and a supermarket. The concept is based on scientific theory about places in the world where people live healthily and happily for longer, the so-called Blue Zones. “The Cartesius project not only contributes to both the energy transition and the resources transition”, explains Willy Bulsink, fund manager of Triodos Groenfonds. “It also pays close attention to the social and health aspects of urban living and as such is part of 'WHO Healthy Cities'.” Read about this investment on our website. #ImpactInvesting #BlueZones #SustainableUrbanLiving #EnergyTransition #ResourcesTransition #MarketingCommunication

Introducing #Regenerative #Decarbonisation in the build-to-rent sector. Great to see this #ambition in Australia for "delivering a trifecta of enhanced experience for residents, #futureproofed returns for #investors, and a strong #sustainability #performance". The idea is based on a comprehensive whitepaper: Tomorrow's Too Late (Presenting the case for Regenerative Decarbonisation in build to rent developments in Australia; the frameworks for it to be achieved, and the arguments for why we have no time to waste.) https://lnkd.in/giPcqT_J Worth a look for those interested how to achieve win-win-win outcomes in the way we solve the housing challenges in Aotearoa. https://lnkd.in/gj5HXS_V

At Wates Developments Group, we believe that sustainability not only helps people and nature; it produces better returns on land development. Gaining planning consents is increasingly demanding, and with social and environmental considerations becoming more prominent, our sector has never been more complex. But here at Wates Developments Group we don’t see these responsibilities as a barrier. More than ever, we see sustainability as an opportunity. It’s an opportunity to leave behind thriving places that deliver positive impacts for the local community and planet. It’s an opportunity to reduce planning risk and deliver better returns for all our partners, including landowners. It’s an opportunity to respond to the urgent priorities facing people and the planet today. That’s why we’re proud to launch a new Sustainability Strategy for Wates Developments Group focussed on seven key drivers for change in the built environment: placemaking; climate; inclusion; nature; water; well-being; and social mobility. Over the course of the next five years, we have many exciting plans to embed sustainability in our work. This will include introducing a new placemaking and inclusion standard, as well as developing a new social value action plan for each scheme to ensure local needs are met effectively. We’re exploring how to reduce embodied carbon through the master planning process and setting ourselves some challenging targets to future-proof our longer-term planning strategies for our residential and commercial land schemes. There’s lots more too. To learn about all our commitments, and to download our new Sustainability Strategy, please go to: https://lnkd.in/eRRvR-5w #sustainability #environment #ESG #BNG #placemaking #landandplanning #newhomes #affordablehomes #climate #inclusion #nature #water #wellbeing #socialmobility #socialinclusion Olivia Dear MIEMA and CEnv

Today I participated in a very educative panel discussion. Getting a chance to disseminate knowledge on the area of sustainability is something I don't take for great. On my area i talked about sustainability in the area of infrastructure and the efforts that Konza Technopolis have made towards a greener and smarter city. Key tools in use include the LEED ND, LEED for cities and #ENVISION from Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure. Key learning points from the other stakeholders for me included... 1) Need for a unified approach in approaching sustainability. 2) Need for customization of the tools for the region. 3) Adoption of the sustainable practises at the inception stage of the project 4) Kenya has one of the most sustainable motorcycles. Looking forward to more engagement especially with Kenya Green Building Society and Dennis Wakaba on areas of EVs.