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Green light for Oldfield Basin 🏡 We've been granted #planningconsent for a new #sustainable and #affordable neighbourhood, set to create a further 90 #Passivhaus homes in #Salford. Building on the success of nearby #Greenhaus and #Willohaus, #OldfieldBasin sits next to #IslingtonMill, one of Greater Manchester’s most important bases for artists and #creative businesses. On completion, the new homes will be acquired and managed by hashtag #DeriveRP, an independent housing provider created by Salford City Council to deliver #affordable and #socialhousing across the city. Read more: https://lnkd.in/en9A2Adm Part of #SalfordCentral with Homes England | Legal & General | Muse | Salford City Council | DeriveRP | Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (FCBStudios) | re-form Landscape Architecture Ltd | DPP #placemaking #partnership #affordablehomes #sustainablehomes

Green light for Oldfield Basin 🏡 Working with our partners, we've been granted #planningconsent for a new #sustainable and #affordable neighbourhood, set to create a further 90 #Passivhaus homes in #Salford. Building on the success of nearby #Greenhaus and #Willohaus, #OldfieldBasin sits next to #IslingtonMill, one of Greater Manchester’s most important bases for artists and #creative businesses. On completion, the new homes will be acquired and managed by #DeriveRP, an independent housing provider created by Salford City Council to deliver #affordable and #socialhousing across the city. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ez2vuaRp Part of #SalfordCentral, an ECF project with Homes England | Legal & General | Salford City Council | DeriveRP | Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (FCBStudios) | re-form Landscape Architecture Ltd | DPP #placemaking #partnership #affordablehomes #sustainablehomes

The project is part of Parkside of Old Town Phase III - Urbanize Chicago

Buildings can’t speak for themselves. (Yep, you knew that already!) So it’s rare (and special) when a building can “speak” via the Architect that shaped it. I had that opportunity on a walking tour of 4 incredible housing projects in Fitzroy designed by KTA over the years, led by the inimitable kerstin thompson herself. Kerstin generously, and with refreshing honesty, shared the successes and challenges of each project. We were also lucky to hear from Associate Principal Lynn Chew about key behind-the-scenes moments. What shone through resoundingly for me is how centered *people* were in both their stories. Clients, current & future residents, builders, neighbours, and even those who had previously lived / worked in the area. A powerful reminder that all housing is, ultimately, a container for lives. Next time you find yourself on a street corner and look up to find housing - try to avoid dwelling on just the height, materials or “style”. Don’t get bogged down by the nitty-gritty. Zoom out. It’s the big picture that matters most. 🔍Think about the neighbourhood it’s in. 🔍The layers of history that corner had / has. 🔍About the lives of those who live there. 🔍If it fosters community and/or an ecosystem. Let that guide how the building “speaks” to you. 🎦 Video below of KTA’s Kerr St residences from the Walking Tour in Fitzroy on Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung Country. #lookup #mediumdensity #housing #thebigpicture #openhousemelbourne2024

Heritage is about so much more than 'just the building'. It's not simply mansions and grand public structures. Heritage sees it as imperative to preserve examples of places that are touch points and examples of our social and public history. The places that made up the fabric of the communities in which they sat, and the stories held within them. It's also important to reflect on the pressure of fashion and what we consider an eyesore now - will we, will our children and those that come after us, see it the same way? Another consideration is the environmental impact of a complete rebuild verses retrofitting in appropriate ways the buildings that already exist. This seems like a no brainer ... There's always myriad reason to have robust discussions and to not fall into the trap of cliches of this type of building. In the grip of a housing crisis, we may want to reflect on the benefits of what were in the most part, incredibly well built options to give people a home. https://lnkd.in/geZv_sEn

We are pleased to announce that 1-3 Westbourne Grove has officially received planning approval. Concilio supported Valouran with the community engagement, working closely with local resients, businesses, and stakeholders to ensure that the development reflect the needs of the community. Through a series of public consultations, feedback sessions, and constructive discussions, we gathered valuable insights that have directly influenced the design and vision of 1-3 Westbourne Grove. Valouran's vision for 1-3 Westbourne Grove involves retaining and enhancing the existing facade, while constructing a new building behind it with combined floorplates, including a pub on the ground and basement levels, and high-quality residential units above. Additionally, they plan to deliver public realm improvements and incorporate environmental sustainability features into the refurbishment to enhance the local area. For more details about the project, visit the website here: https://lnkd.in/e3sb7r7w

Redevelopment of a housing society involves revitalizing older buildings and infrastructure to meet modern standards and requirements. This process typically includes the demolition of outdated structures and the construction of new, more efficient, and aesthetically pleasing buildings. The benefits of redevelopment include improved living conditions, enhanced safety features, better utilization of space, and the addition of modern amenities such as gyms, community halls, and green spaces. It aims to create a more sustainable, secure, and comfortable environment for residents while increasing the overall value of the property. #Redevelopment #HousingSociety #CommunityLiving #FutureReady #SustainableLiving

Addressing the Missing Middle in Housing. This attractive and much-needed multi-residential housing development was achieved in the popular suburb of Hurstville through clever and efficient design on a complicated site. INSPIRED? – Read more in “The Missing Middle” blog – https://lnkd.in/gt8hiiU4 #dicksonrothschild, #MissingMiddle, #SustainableLiving , #DiverseHousing, #UrbanDevelopment, #SmartDesign

Management of surface water runoff - Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems in London - functional sensible design

The development proposal is one of several new towers set to transform the area into a high-density, transit-oriented community - Urbanize Toronto