The future of our cities rests in reimagining the past. Faced with rising vacancies and increasing energy demands in our evolving urban landscape, we need to think more ambitiously about how we about adapt our existing spaces to meet our future needs. Areas like Washington DC are facing a once-in-a-generation opportunity for reinvention and could benefit from a connected, holistic approach that maximizes long-term value – from a financial, environmental, and social perspective. Kirk Mettam explains how a systems-level approach is key to building thriving urban areas for the future. To learn more ⬇️ #SidaraCollaborative
Our way of life is evolving, and our buildings must adapt. Changing habits and the drive for efficiency have seen commercial vacancy rates rise, leaving many cities with an oversupply of office and retail space. While our urban centers are getting smarter, this growing dependency on digital technology is rapidly fueling our demand for power and data. 💡 To solve this challenge, we must recognize the potential of existing buildings to meet the needs of a changing society at a city scale. Our choices today will define the way our cities work for generations. In his article, TYLin’s Kirk Mettam explains how, by thinking differently and taking a systems-level approach to adaptive reuse, we can achieve better-performing assets and shape cities that are better equipped to meet the needs of tomorrow. 🔗 Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eBj3tGwF TYLin Introba Currie & Brown #Sidara #SustainableCities #AdaptiveReuse #AdaptiveRedesign #Retrofit #StrandedAssets #SmartBuildings #WashingtonDC