Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH)’s Post

"In a downtown, the sense of belonging is always rather difficult because 𝗮 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲." – Conrad Kickert, associate professor University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning How do we revitalize Detroit and build a more inclusive downtown? Last week during the Sustainable Urban Design x Purposeful Forum, Kickert, Marthijn Pool, founding partner of Space&Matter, Chelsea Rauck Sanderson, director of architecture and design, Bedrock Detroit, Roberto Otero, associate principal, SHoP Architects, Dan Pitera, FAIA, dean of University of Detroit Mercy's School of Architecture & Community Development, and Ivana Kalafatic, founder of Detroitisit, shared open dialogues around these conversations. These conversations are meant to cross-pollinate between borders, working collectively towards sustainable urban design solutions and its challenges. Watch the full Forum at https://lnkd.in/gqywVwYG. If you are a sustainability leader interested in participating in the next Forum and/or becoming a member, sign up at https://lnkd.in/g7yawT9R. #purposefulforum #sustainableurbandesignpurposefulforum #sustainableurbandesign #detroitisitsustainability #purpose #sustainability #action #urbancities #urban #urbanplanning #circulareconomy #architecture #bedrock #spaceandmatter #shoparchitects #universityofbuffalo #uofd #urbandesign #sustainablesolutions #forum #action #activation #cityofdetroit #detroit #detroitisit

If you've ever wondered how New England cities became so distinct, you should consider registering for ULI Boston/New England's upcoming program in Providence "Park and Walk: Post-War Urban Design in Three New England Cities". The presentation by Tim Love, Founding Principal, UTILE; Associate Professor, Northeastern University; Lecturer in Real Estate, Harvard University Graduate School of Design School of Design - will discuss how the urbanism of the medieval European city became the model for proposed pedestrian precincts. Made possible by support from the 195 District - this discussion is perfect for urbanists or anyone interested in radical urban renewal projects and the concepts that shaped the cities that we live in today. #cities #design #realestate #urbandesign #transportation #urbanplanning Registration is open at the link below!

When the rooftop gets a whole new meaning. This is environmental urban innovation at its best.

The Plan Journal present the third paper of its issue on Democratic Space. "Democratic Light: Daylighting Design and the Tate Hall Building Restoration" identifies strategies used by architectural firm Alliiance in the renovation of Tate Hall on the University of Minnesota campus to foster more democratic, equitable, and accessible approaches to daylighting. These strategies support program tasks and activities, visual comfort, and health and well-being for all building occupants regardless of the types of space and program activities. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dKHvHbFG The Plan Journal: https://lnkd.in/d5gayXdm #ArchitecturalDesign #Post occupancy evaluation #DaylightingStrategy #HealthyBuildings #EducationalSpaces Mary Guzowski, Abimbola Asojo, Anna Pravinata Morgan State University - School of Architecture + Planning, Alliiance University of Minnesota Maurizio Sabini Brisotto Carla Carlotta Zucchini THE PLAN Gruppo Maggioli Giorgio Tugnoli

Over the past couple of decades—and more rapidly since COVID—the urban core has been changing. No longer exclusively a place to work. Offices are seeing fewer people return, which is having a ripple effect, reducing real estate values, tax revenue, and the vibrancy of our cities. What’s the future of downtown? How can the built environment be adapted for a city’s changing needs? GBBN’s Amanda Markovic and Elizabeth Schmidt recently addressed these questions when they discussed office and retail conversions at the The Congress for the New Urbanism. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gMYrBYMt #GBBN #architecture #design #Urbanism #CNU #OfficeConversion #RetailConversion

🌿 Exciting Start to 2025! 🌿 I’m thrilled to announce the publication of our latest article in the prestigious journal Discover Sustainability by Springer Nature: “Elevating the public realm: a framework for designing resilient urban green spaces in hyperdense cities.” This study, co-authored with Prof. Gary Burnett and Prof. Tim Heath, explores the transformative role of elevated urban green spaces in enhancing urban resilience and well-being in densely populated cities. 🌍 Why it matters: In the post-pandemic era, urban spaces must adapt to evolving public health and environmental needs. Our findings present a structured framework for embedding elevated green spaces into urban planning, paving the way for more resilient, liveable, and inclusive cities. 💡 Calling all urban planners, architects, and policymakers! We hope this research sparks conversations and inspires sustainable urban design practices worldwide. Access the full open-access article here. https://lnkd.in/dxfFsUMc #Sustainability #UrbanDesign #GreenSpaces #Resilience #DiscoverSustainability #Architecture #UrbanPlanning #London #SkyGarden

This weekend, I attended the "Preservation? Modernist Heritage and Modern Toronto Symposium", hosted by the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design. The event explored the challenges of conversing Modernist architectural heritage in Toronto, with specific examples including Ontario Place and the Ontario Science Centre. In a city where rapid development and urban expansion are reshaping the landscape, the symposium offered an inspiring discussion on how we can thoughtfully conserve our built heritage resources and cultural heritage landscapes while planning for a vibrant and thriving future. One key takeaway echoed by all presenters was the collective responsibility to be better stewards of our heritage buildings. For those of us in the private sector as heritage planners, this means actively balancing conservation with growth, championing adaptive reuse, and preserving community identity by recommending practical and sustainable mitigation strategies. By doing so, we can help ensure that Modernist built heritage resources and cultural heritage landscapes remain integral parts of our evolving cities, enriching their character and identity for generations to come. #HeritageConservation #HeritagePlanning #HeritageMatters #PreserveOurPast

🏙️This week, we were in Scotland for “The Liveable City” conference - a celebration of architecture, urban planning, and a vision to shape cities that are inclusive, green, and built to enhance quality of life. As cities worldwide continue to grow, thoughtful design is more essential than ever for creating spaces where people can sustainably live, work, and play. Over two days, representatives from the cities of Glasgow, Stirling, and Edinburgh as well as architects, property developers, architects, and urban planners came together to address pressing urban challenges: from creating inclusive public spaces for all and advancing urban mobility through master planning to building healthier buildings and environments. Together they shared insights and inspired each other on innovative approaches and solutions for cities that are people-centred, resilient, and attractive. A few key takeaways from the discussions: 🔷 Bridging sustainability with quality of life is more relevant than ever 🔷 Architecture and mobility solutions are much more than buildings – it minimises barriers and connect citizens, creating happiness amongst the people 🔷 Designing an irresistible circular society where beauty and aesthetics also focus on human needs is very much desired These insights remind us of the transformative power of intentional design and architecture to turn urban challenges into opportunities, fostering social connection, promoting environmental responsibility, and boosting economic vitality. Both also the great possibilities international collaboration and partnership can play in solving global challenges together. The event is organised by Denmark in the UK together with partners Glasgow City Council, Stirling Council, Scottish Cities Alliance, State of Green Denmark, and Creative Denmark #LetCreativityDrive #QualityOfLife #Architecture René Dinesen, Rasmus Leth Traberg, Jacob Kvetny, Caroline Thomsen, Jakob Werner, Gry Klitmose Holm, Tamsie Thomson Hon FRIBA, The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland, Sarah Shaw, Etive Currie, Jacqueline Mclaren, Mairi Laverty, Collective Architecture, Becca Thomas, New Practice, Jennifer O'Donnell, O'DonnellBrown, Emma Fyvie, Siobhain Forde, Stallan-Brand The City of Edinburgh Council, Fife Hyland, Drum Property Group, Susan Aitken, Kristin Holme, Michael Ward, Chris Burrows, David Hopper, and Cameron Baillie 💙

This was a fun event to bring to life and some great insights were shared from the panelists working in this space. Mid-rise and missing middle housing typologies are incredibly important in delivering on our housing targets but are not a common typology in Victoria. As an outer suburb Local Government, we often get the "that's not feasible" or "markets not there" response when asking for these typologies in our established suburbs and greenfield areas. Some of the key insights from the panelists for me were: - Mid-rise housing is very effective in delivering a lot of housing in a short timeframe (i.e. can deliver 70 dwellings in 14 months construction timeframe) - Great design, close to services/shops, open space and integration of trees is even more important for these typologies to attract buyers and avoid stigma that poorly designed apartments have created in the past - We need more great precedents and mix of missing middle typologies in outer suburbs to set the bar and reframe community's poor perception of denser living - Lack of lot consolidation policy/incentives and inflexible carparking minimums are some of the key barriers to these typologies being feasible and delivered right now - Local, State and Federal Government have a big role to play in setting standards, policy and delivering these typologies and setting the bar for good, liveable design

The ingenuity and creativity in this design is very awe inspiring