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Peabody 📣 “Thamesmead in London is one of the biggest growth opportunities in the UK, it could have 20,000 new homes across the town. John Lewis, our Executive Director of Sustainable Places, discussed this at BusinessLDN’s launch of A Case for a New Town in London last week. Here’s what he had to say: In Thamesmead we’re improving homes and communities, with a vision to realise Thamesmead’s full potential. This means investing in Thamesmead’s buildings, open spaces, culture and communities. One of the largest opportunities in the town is the Thamesmead Waterfront. Working with Lendlease we want to create 15,000 new homes, an improved and bigger town centre and a new park for London. To make this happen, we need the right transport infrastructure in place. We’re working with Transport for London and partners to build a business case to extend to the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to Thamesmead. As well as delivering thousands of homes in the town, the DLR extension could create 10,000 homes north of the river. London desperately needs more housing, and a better connected Thamesmead would be part of the solution. Find out more about what we do in Thamesmead: thamesmeadnow.org.uk “ #Regeneration #NewTowns #Housing #Transport

Our London & Thames Valley business was joined by public sector clients and consultants this morning in an insightful roundtable discussion looking at how we unlock residential delivery across the local authority landscape. The discussion, chaired by Cratus Group, focused on the challenges of reaching the delivery phase of schemes, the advantages of collaborative partnerships, and the importance of embedding sustainability as a standard practice. The conversation was an opportunity to highlight how bringing contractors to the table early can help develop robust solutions for complex, constrained sites while identifying opportunities for carbon reduction throughout the project lifecycle. We discussed sites like our Colville Estate project for the London Borough of Hackney, where Kier’s in-house expertise is delivering 93 new homes in east London. Read more here: https://ow.ly/Ifbk50UOO0w We'd like to extend a huge thanks to all participants for engaging. It was a very energetic conversation with real tangible calls to action that we look forward to following up on. Stay tuned for our upcoming white paper, which will capture key takeaways from the roundtable and outline what more needs to be done to enable critical delivery. Ealing Council (London Borough of Ealing) | @BeFirst Regeneration | London Borough of Hackney | London Borough of Lambeth | AtkinsRéalis | Lambert Smith Hampton | Cratus Group | David Rowsell | John Bolton | Siu-Pei Choi | Alexandra Smith #Kier #LoveConstruction #Residential #AffordableHomes #London #housing #Hackney

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 | 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐄 • The distinguished Honorable Nick Champion, serving as the Minister for Housing and Urban Development, recently graced the precinct he once ardently represented in the esteemed Federal Parliament. His presence was marked by the unveiling of a monumental initiative - the $200 million rejuvenation of the Salisbury City Centre. This ambitious undertaking is set to redefine urban landscapes and elevate community living standards through a strategic collaboration between the visionary City of Salisbury and the esteemed Buildtec / Catcorp consortium. Scheduled for fulfillment by the year 2026, this transformative development promises to introduce over 200 distinctive housing alternatives, strategically located in close proximity to an array of essential amenities. The meticulously planned project aims to seamlessly integrate residential spaces with vibrant commercial hubs, offering residents convenient access to an array of retail establishments, dining options, employment opportunities, and efficient public transportation services, prominently featuring the Salisbury Train Station as a pivotal transportation hub. The Salisbury City Centre redevelopment initiative stands as a testament to innovative urban planning and collaborative governance, poised to catalyze economic growth, foster community cohesion, and enhance the quality of life for residents. Under the visionary leadership of Minister Champion, this groundbreaking project symbolizes a paradigm shift towards sustainable urban development and inclusive city planning, setting a new standard for progressive governance in the realm of housing and urban revitalization. #Australia #Salisbury #Adelaide #SouthAustralia

The City of Surrey is developing a new Neighbourhood Concept Plan in East Cloverdale along the Surrey-Langley boundary, with a draft plan expected in 18 months. This plan will focus on supporting the Surrey Langley SkyTrain Project by supporting transit-oriented development and related infrastructure and amenities. For more information, see full corporate report: https://lnkd.in/gPuhTZHB

"...the overwhelming response has been that it’s time to get on with making Liverpool Street station the best that it can be,” says Robin Dobson, Network Rail's group property director. Network Rail Property, the country’s biggest owner of brownfield land, is taking a more proactive and assertive role in regeneration. It used to be a net seller of land. Now, through partnerships and driving schemes forward under its own name, Network Rail is creating homes and jobs on underutilised brownfield sites, and generating the funding to upgrade its crumbling Victorian infrastructure. Thank you to Building Magazine for writing this comprehensive article. As Britain's busiest station, Liverpool Street is long overdue the transformation it deserves. It’s time for the station to become a destination in its own right, putting it up there with London’s best - where it belongs. You can read the full article here - https://lnkd.in/d_bPHatP

One step closer for the Peterborough Station Quarter project. This is going to transform Peterborough, not just from an accessibility point of view but will help to drive forward regeneration of the City. The project includes the creation of an enhanced gateway station, including a refurbished eastern entrance building, a new western entrance, a multi-storey car park and better active travel connections to the city. For those people that want to know more, the Station Quarter project will involve: Western side of Peterborough train station • Construction of a new western station entrance to include new stairs, lifts and ticket gates • A new multi-storey car park. • New Cycle parking to the west of the station • Construction of a new junction onto Thorpe Road and access road with drop-off locations Eastern side of Peterborough train station • Refurbished station entrance building with improved facilities • Reorganisation of taxi pick-up and drop-off • Reorganisation of drop-off locations and accessible parking spaces • Creation of a new pedestrianised station square • An improved, attractive pedestrian and cycle route from the eastern entrance to the city centre, involving the partial in-filling of the Queensgate roundabout and installation of a signalised pedestrian crossing. #Peterborough #Regeneration #Development

Several major projects are contributing to growth in the Omaha area. Here are a few to keep an eye on in 2025.  ➡️ Mutual of Omaha Headquarters Tower: Construction began in January 2023 on a 677-foot, 44-story skyscraper in downtown Omaha, set to become the city's tallest building upon its completion in 2026. ➡️ Omaha Streetcar: A modern streetcar system is under development, aiming to enhance urban mobility. Construction commenced in 2023, with operations expected to begin by 2026. ➡️ Eppley Airfield Expansion: A $950 million terminal expansion is underway to modernize facilities and improve passenger experience, with completion anticipated by spring 2025. #omaha #cre #cityplanning #urbanplanning #nebraska

ALMOST 100 blocks of flats in Menzieshill could see new communal lighting installed. The neighbourhood resources, housing and estate management committee will be asked to approve works valued at more than £1m on internal and external lighting systems. https://bit.ly/4eKiez3

🇬🇧 New phase of regeneration in Birmingham's city center, investments from £265.000 Investments in the UK regeneration zones income high returns due to price appreciation, infrastructure improvements, and tenant attraction. Why Birmingham: ▪️Dynamically growing city with numerous regeneration projects ▪️One of the leaders in current and projected price growth over the next 5 years ▪️HS2 construction: HS2 high-speed rail will connect by 2030, reducing travel time to central London to 49 minutes ▪️Development of Metrolink's internal transport network and major infrastructure investment ⚡️New phase launch in the £1.9 billion Smithfield Regeneration zone in the center of Birmingham - high potential for price appreciation. Commercial terms: • Starting price: £264.995 for 424-785 sqft 1-2-bedroom apartments • Projected rental income: 5-6% p.a. net • Installment plan: 5% reservation deposit, 30% during construction, 65% on completion • Due date: Q2 2027 ➡️ Get consultation: https://lnkd.in/eq_ZWs_N

Our suggested route change to High Speed 1 (HS1) in the UK left a lasting legacy that extended beyond a high-speed railway; it resulted in transformational city planning, urban renewal and economic growth. From catalysing the multi-billion-pound regeneration of King’s Cross Central to providing a much-needed high quality commuter service, HS1 changed how we think about the role of rail infrastructure. It was a crucial part of London’s bid to host the 2012 Olympics, was a catalyst for the regeneration of Stratford in East London and Ebbsfleet in north Kent, and in its first decade of operation over 47,000 families, couples and singles looking to buy or rent affordable homes chose to relocate to the HS1 catchment area. Richard de Cani, our Global Cities, Planning and Design Lead, shares the lessons we learned. Read here: https://bit.ly/4bt7ljU #HS1 #HighSpeedRail #UrbanRegeneration