LivGreen - Retrofit Specialists’ Post

How I’m going to spend £27.5 million 👇 One of the standout milestones within my first 100 days was having funds of up to £27.5 million approved. These funds are going to be pivotal in enabling York and North Yorkshire growth across the region by testing new and innovative ways to tackle some of our biggest challenges. The four funds are: Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets Fund, Carbon Negative Challenge Fund, Business Innovation Fund and Skills Innovation Fund. The first visit related to these funds was my trip to Thirsk high street. As a small local business owner myself, I understand the need for support to maintain our high streets. I also know and understand that high streets are the hub of a community, and so it is vital that they get the support they need. These initial visits within my first 100 days have allowed me to listen to people who know best, gathering local insight so that the new Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets Fund can help businesses effectively. Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: https://hubs.ly/Q02LHZ-X0

Creating better places for local communities to work, live and play in is crucial in the #LevellingUp of the UK. How can local government make the right decisions when it comes to #Placemaking? Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eDvSVe_a #CreatingBetter #Localgovernment #Localauthorities #Betteroutcomes #Citizenexperience #levellingup #levellingupwhitepaper #Planning #Funding

A brilliant end to the week as Hammersmith & Fulham Council’s Community Municipal Investment (CMI) offer hits its £1 million target with a record number of investors 🎉 At a time when investment in local green economies is desperately needed, the CMI model has been proven both to appeal to investors and to deliver real change in communities, through local authority led #netzero projects. I’m proud to have led the research at University of Leeds that created the CMI model, partnering with Abundance Investment and Local Partnerships LLP to design and deliver a step change for place-based green investment. With councils under increasing financial pressure, the CMI model offers a new stable and low-cost revenue stream to deliver on their local Climate Emergency strategies. With more local authorities set to launch an offer throughout 2024, maybe your council should be one of them too… #community #investment #greeneconomy #greenfinance #localauthorities #placebased #investors #climateemergency #climateaction

Balancing tenant needs with building capabilities isn’t always straightforward. 💧 Linda D., a member of our community, raised an intriguing question: would you sign a food processing tenant needing over 800 gallons of water daily in a building with a 500-gallon limit? Dounia Baiya’s take? Not worth the risk – but only because the system couldn’t keep up. It’s conversations like these that highlight the complexities of real estate decisions. When you’re weighing long-term impact and infrastructure, every detail counts. Ready to join a network that digs into these make-or-break questions with seasoned investors and pros? 🔗 Link in bio or visit flexspace.network to join a community built on real insights. #FlexSpaceNetwork #CommercialRealEstate #RealEstateInvesting #PropertyManagement #CREInsights #InvestmentCommunity #FlexSpace

What's not to like about being able to help people across a far wider geography..... Looking forward to building upon our successes to date and supporting both existing and new customers. #propertyfinance #propertydevelopment #MBO #bondsandguarantees #workingcapitalsupport

As the following Planning Magazine article from the American Planning Association points out, while there isn't one solution to resolve the entire housing supply crisis, there are replicable actions that can be applied in most communities. "Omaha, Nebraska, is an example of a place that's forging public-private partnerships and leveraging multiple layers of funding to both build and preserve affordable housing, according to a case study from the Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook." Follow this link to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eCQhiesa #planning #Michigan #housing #supply #shortage #solutions #funding #AffordableHousing

Haltom United Business Alliance (HUBA) argues that Haltom City's parking minimums deter investment along older corridors. Joe Palmer, HUBA's Communications Director, states, 'Current codes and policies discourage investment along the older corridors of the city, and one of the more obvious deterrents is the issue of parking minimums.' The nonprofit Strong Towns highlights the downsides of imposed parking minimums in their e-book 'Stuck in Park: How Mandatory Parking Minimums Hurt American Cities.' It emphasizes that parking areas generate far less tax revenue than buildings and businesses, 'squandering a finite resource (land) with virtually no direct financial benefit.' Palmer believes eliminating parking mandates would allow potential business owners to determine their parking needs, encouraging new businesses and revitalizing neighborhoods. 'If we want to get those buildings occupied, we need policies that encourage new businesses,' he said. 'Encouraging small businesses start-ups will not only help revitalize those neighborhoods but will create a stronger tax base and enhance quality of life.' HUBA advocates for a revitalization plan to prevent further degradation in Haltom City's southern and central areas. The movement 'Make Haltom City Thrive Again,' led by entrepreneur Ron Sturgeon, aims to attract small businesses back to these older parts, easing the tax burden on residents. #parking #smallbusiness #revitalization #strongtowns @hubahaltom @makehaltomthrive

The residents of inner Blackpool are set to benefit from £90 million of Levelling Up investment to support the creation of new well-designed homes and neighbourhoods. As part of wider ambitions to transform local communities, Homes England’s Brownfield Infrastructure Land (BIL) Fund programme will catalyse vital regeneration projects in some of the most deprived areas of inner Blackpool. On the news, Homes England Chief Executive, Peter Denton said: “I defy anyone to not be moved by the challenges that many of the residents of Blackpool face in their day-to-day life. Blackpool Council are utterly committed to addressing this and Homes England very much wishes to support the vision they have for their town and its inhabitants.    “This investment signals Levelling Up in action, indeed social equity, accelerating the regeneration of housing in inner Blackpool as part of a much wider mission to transform local communities and catalyse vital positive change in some of the town’s most deprived areas."   Read more: https://lnkd.in/epyTmFA2

Join us in exploring innovative ways real estate investors can maximize impact and sustainability! 🌱 Discover how we repurpose and sell items found within homes, putting more money back in the owner's pockets and reducing waste. From vintage fixtures to salvageable materials, every item has value. Plus, learn how we donate resources to local communal organizations, fostering a sense of community and social responsibility. Don't miss this insightful discussion on how real estate investing can make a positive difference while maximizing returns! https://lnkd.in/d3WwbPNk #RealEstateInvesting #Sustainability #CommunityImpact #Reuse #ReduceWaste #SocialResponsibility

How can your organisation avoid funding gaps? 💡 In her blog for 'Investing in Community Solutions' day, Wales Transport Strategy Lead Michelle Clarke shares tips on building a solid funding pipeline to keep #CommunityTransport services running smoothly: https://lnkd.in/eAQq-EmB #CTWeek24 #CommunitySolutions