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WSP in Canada's Corina Moore highlights the importance of innovative mobility solutions to ensure equitable access across the region, to the Toronto Board of Trade.

📣 2024 Highlights from Renew Projects As the newest social enterprise of Pacific Link Housing, Renew Projects has had an incredible inaugural year! Featured in Pacific Link Housing's 2024 Annual Report, here are some of the milestones we’re proud to share: 🔨 Completing over 100 building repair projects in just five months, including vacant property upgrades, kitchen renovations and bathroom replacements. 🌿 Contributing $3,000 towards sustainable initiatives like solar energy and rainwater harvesting in Pacific Link Housing's developments. 🤝 Partnering with community organisations and businesses, including Bendigo Bank, Kincumber Mitre 10 and Husqvarna Group Forest & Garden, to support our profit-for-purpose model. Renew Projects merges exceptional service delivery with social and environmental impact, ensuring every project contributes to thriving and inclusive communities. 📖 Learn more in Pacific Link Housing’s full annual report: https://lnkd.in/gcSVMuGe

We're pleased to announce that we have received $2 million in funding from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)’s new Green Neighbourhoods Pilot Project and the Toward Net-Zero Homes and Communities program to accelerate the adoption of deep energy retrofits in social housing across eastern Ontario. This significant investment will support our Retrofit Accelerator and help make homes more energy-efficient, increasing household savings and reducing emissions in underserved communities. Our goal with this project is ambitious but essential: we’re working to reduce energy use in social housing by 50% and greenhouse gas emissions by 80%, all while keeping retrofit costs under $30,000 per unit. By setting these high targets, we aim to show that significant energy savings and emissions reductions can be achieved—without displacing tenants. This initiative is about more than buildings; it’s about improving lives and fostering a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gThuPYNR

Our partner WSP in Canada helped us bring forward the critical issues along Toronto's waterfront at our "10 KM Conversation: Launching the Next Phase of Toronto’s Waterfront" Symposium on October 30. This event put a spotlight on key themes shaping the waterfront’s future, including transportation, connectivity, and sustainability.   Leaders like Corina Moore, Executive Vice President of Transportation and Infrastructure at WSP, highlighted the importance of innovative mobility solutions to ensure equitable access across the region.   WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms deeply rooted in Canada, has been transforming Canadian landscapes for over 50 years through iconic projects like the Port Lands Flood Protection project which aims to convert underused lands in the heart of the city to a sustainable community with housing, parks, and a connection to the waterfront.   With such initiatives, Toronto's waterfront is becoming a global example of how infrastructure can balance resilience, inclusivity, and economic vitality.   Learn more about WSP’s iconic projects: https://lnkd.in/exm9XGV8

The Energy Agency of Plovdiv (EAP), a member of the EU Peers Community, is leading the charge for sustainable and energy-efficient housing renovations in the Plovdiv Region, Bulgaria. Read more about it on EU Peers website. 👀 #eupeers #LIFEproject #LIFEprogramme

Our recent partnership with SPG is exciting for many reasons. ⬇️ 1️⃣ Firstly, Scandinavian Property Group is a leading player in the development of sustainable homes, proving the immense trust and belief they have in our access solution. 2️⃣ Secondly, by implementing Defigo on all projects, SPG will save an average of 80% on system and installation costs. 3️⃣ Thirdly, SPG will also make an environmental saving of 118 tons of CO2 in the projects ready for occupancy in 2025/6. Read more about the partnership: EN: https://lnkd.in/dwH65kYZ NO: https://lnkd.in/dSFddMQZ

Could upcoming infrastructure developments be the key to unlocking the growth potential of #ArcaSouth? We think so. Read on to learn more about one of Manila’s next growth hubs. For all your Philippine property needs, contact the name you know. #KMCSavills.

🌟 Exciting developments in sustainable Caribbean housing that align perfectly with our mission! We're thrilled to share this innovative approach to Caribbean living - the 'Eco Home on The Grow' concept. This aligns beautifully with our commitment to sustainable development and community resilience in the Caribbean. 🏠 What makes this particularly relevant to our community: - Adaptable housing solutions that grow with families - Sustainable technology integration - Mobility options for climate resilience - Smart, eco-conscious design principles At Stichting Marlin Yard, we believe that sustainable housing is crucial for building resilient Caribbean communities. This kind of innovation supports our vision for a more sustainable future in the region. 📚 Read the full article by Carib Housing here to learn more about this revolutionary approach: https://lnkd.in/ejuNcwQj What are your thoughts on adaptable, sustainable housing solutions for the Caribbean? Let's discuss in the comments below! 👇 #SustainableDevelopment #CaribbeanInnovation #GreenLiving #CommunityResilience #MarlinYard

Throwback Thursday | Connecting Communities in Southern Adelaide 10 years ago, a joint venture between Baulderstone and Abi Group (now both ACCIONA) delivered the Southern Expressway in Adelaide - an 18.5-kilometre multi-lane expressway between Bedford Park and Old Noarlunga. The project connected Adelaide to the southern beaches and McLaren Vale wine region and included the duplication of interchanges, bridges and pedestrian paths. This project also invested heavily in the South Australia, with 86% of contracts awarded to SA businesses and 34% of employees from target groups including apprentices and trainees, local people with barriers to employment and Indigenous employees. ACCIONA has an almost 80-year history of delivering projects like this in South Australia through our legacy companies: AbiGroup, Lendlease Engineering, AW Baulderstone and Coleman Rail. #Adelaide #SouthAustralia #Legacy #Infrastructure #SustainableInfrastructure #InvestInThePlanet #ACCIONAteam #CivilConstruction