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I'm still on East Warren in Detroit, MI, and this would be the "before" video for major streetscape improvements. The infrastructure upgrades simply aren't here, and boy does it change the literal curb appeal of this commercial corridor. Note the bump-outs, the curb-cuts, the trees, the defined bike lanes, etc., are simply not in place. Also, just take note of the general condition of the curbs and the sidewalks—nowhere near the level of "fit and finish" that you see a little further up the road. As washed up city planner, CRE broker, and nearby resident/fanboy of the area, I hope this video becomes outdated sooner than later. Curb cuts, striping, and bike lanes never show up in a CoStar run or a quarterly report, they can change the perception of a commercial corridor in a big hurry. In effect, a well designed streetscape program can become a fast forward button for a neighborhood. When the infrastructure doesn't change, it's hard to expect the results to change either. In this neck of the woods, we have some businesses and organizations that are fighting the good fight, but I'm sure some upgrades would be noted and appreciated, and bring about more businesses... I will say this...this stretch of East Warren is actually much further along than it was say about five/seven years ago. You will some better striping on the road, defined parking spaces, and bike lanes, which is a step forward from the previous version... a worn out stripe in the middle with 2.5 lanes on each side where it felt weird to drive two wide but also felt weird to park. This is a common dynamic in many of Detroit's commercial corridors, but IMHO some key design upgrades can change the conversation quickly. Mark Nickita, FAIA - your follow-up commentary is always appreciated! #crefam & #detroitfam: Robert Mike Brendan Meagan Michael James Joe Laurent Scott David Renee Joseph Josh Jeanette Suzanne Andrew Katrina Conrad Myles Hank Steve Dan Laura Alexander Ryan Katie Alex Mark Allen Lauren Marc Jared Julie John Lily Eric Shannon Maggie Nick - East Warren can't the only commercial corridor in need of some updates... if you have any good suggestions or before & after stories in your neck of the woods, leave it 👇. #ccim #sior #savills #detroit

🎉 See the Parking Action! KLAUS Multiparking America Inc. completed last week the installation of our automated parking systems at The DeWitt Apts., Salt Lake City, Utah! 🚗 142 #Parking #Spaces / Self-Parking operation thanks to the tandem installation of the KLAUS TrendVario 6300/6300+ Automated Puzzle Parking Systems. 🚗 This installation eliminated unnecessary drive aisles and ramps, providing increased convenience and faster parking retrieval times for system users. The full-height doors with parking space numbering and exterior control panel make it easy to locate assigned spaces with a tap of the FOB. 🌱 Sustainability meets operations efficiency with reduced fuel emissions and parking carbon footprint, thanks to the elimination of ramps and drive aisles as well as the vehicles are always "off" during the parking operation within the system. The automated system also provides increased safety for the individual parkers and vehicle protection against theft and vandalism, making it a winning solution for this project. 👏 Special recognition goes to our skilled and dedicated project team: KLAUS Project Manager, Benedikt Stellmach, and to Chris Yancy, RL, and his team at On Point Installation for their hard work and super installation. #automatedparking #sustainability #efficiency #jobwelldone #klausmultiparkingamerica #parkingsolutions

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What does a proper downtown walkability plan look like? Almost every street needs changes, and most can be accomplished cheaply, with paint. The tactics are many, and these 10 tactics plan for better walkability with immediate implementation, improving safety and reviving a city center in the process. https://lnkd.in/eRzC367p

Organizing your garage can seem overwhelming and unimportant because well it's just the garage, right? But this space should work for you like any other room in your house 👊 . When you're ready to get it done, remember 3 things 👇 👉 Tackle your stuff before you organize it and ask yourself: Do you need it? Do you want it? Is the garage the most logical place for it? 👉 With what's left, find the most logical place in the garage to store it and think vertically! Get as much as you can up onto the walls and even the ceiling. Hang and stack. Invest in systems. 👉 Consider the lengths of your vehicles and room needed to open doors when placing storage around the cars. You need some space to maneuver. #professionalorganizer #denvercolorado #littletoncolorado #workingmomlife #organizedliving #denverfamily #homeorganization #smallbusinessdenver #garageorganization

Fairfax County has just approved updated parking requirements through their "Parking Reimagined" initiative. This revision to County ordinance includes reduced parking rates for particular uses (including retail, office, and fast food uses), reduced rates for uses located on transit routes, reduced rates for commercial redevelopment...and the list goes on. While not as drastic as some localities (who have struck out parking minimums altogether), this is a promising step in the right direction. Reduced parking mandates help to minimize a community's dependency on vehicular travel, reclaim areas for increased commercial investment, and minimize the visual blight created by seas of vacant parking lots. Well done Fairfax County! https://lnkd.in/eybsNhks

Organizing your garage can seem overwhelming and unimportant because well it's just the garage, right? But this space should work for you like any other room in your house 👊 . When you're ready to get it done, remember 3 things 👇 👉 Tackle your stuff before you organize it and ask yourself: Do you need it? Do you want it? Is the garage the most logical place for it? 👉 With what's left, find the most logical place in the garage to store it and think vertically! Get as much as you can up onto the walls and even the ceiling. Hang and stack. Invest in systems. 👉 Consider the lengths of your vehicles and room needed to open doors when placing storage around the cars. You need some space to maneuver. #professionalorganizer #denvercolorado #littletoncolorado #workingmomlife #organizedliving #denverfamily #homeorganization #smallbusinessdenver #garageorganization

Exciting developments are underway along DuSable Lake Shore Drive, but we must ensure the redesign truly serves Chicago's best interests. Elected officials and advocates are raising valid concerns about the current plan, which essentially maintains DLSD as a lakefront freeway that separates the city from the lake. They correctly emphasize the need for a people-focused design that prioritizes pedestrians, cyclists, and public transit. Better Streets Chicago has laid out a compelling vision for what a better lake front can and should look like. Their proposed changes prioritize safety, accessibility, and sustainability—key aspects we need to consider in any redevelopment of Chicago's lake front. Let’s focus not on what we might "lose," but on how much we stand to gain from a more thoughtful and innovative redesign that is made for the 21st century and not the 20th! Check out Better Streets Chicago's vision and Block Club Chicago NFP's coverage of the protests at Illinois Department of Transportation and Chicago Department of Transportation's open house yesterday ⬇ https://lnkd.in/g8rrMHjH https://lnkd.in/gRtU_G4A

Ten Things You Should Know About Before Building An ADU- Tip #2 Find Out If You Need Additional Parking: Before §65852.2, cities and counties across the State required new off-street parking to be created for an ADU. This condition was notably taxing on smaller lots with little space to spare. Now, you need not worry about a new parking space if your property meets ANY of the following: * It's within half a mile from a public transit system * It's in a historically and architecturally significant district * On-street parking permits are required but not offered to the ADU's occupant * A car share vehicle is located within a block of the property If none of these apply, you may need to plan for an extra parking spot on your property. In Los Angeles, only one parking spot needs to be provided for ADUs that don't meet any of the exemption criteria described above. In San Francisco, ADUs that don't meet these criteria may have the parking requirements reduced by adding indoor bicycle spaces. Check with your authority having jurisdiction to be certain.

Discover the construction methods behind constructing parking garages! Join Scott in our latest YouTube video as he dives into the question: 'How Many Different Ways Are Parking Garages Constructed?' You'll find a wealth of parking garage knowledge on our Youtube channel to satisfy your curiosity. From construction challenges to parking garage warning signs, we are here to provide the answers. Don't forget to subscribe so you won't miss a thing. #SouthShoreConstruction #ParkingGarageConstruction #ParkingGarageRepairs #ParkingGarageMaintenance #ParkingGarages #ParkingStructures #PrecastParkingGarage Scott Baryiewski