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The concept of 15-minute cities has been gaining support since the Covid-19 pandemic and, amid the climate change emergency, the need for more liveable and sustainable cities has gained prominence. The big question is: how and where can such places be build in the UK? We uncover all the intricacies of delivering 15-minute cities in the UK in our latest issue of the B&C Magazine, with the help of experts from Altered/Space, National Federation of Builders (NFB) and Wavensmere Homes. Read the full article in The Planning and Refurb Issue, out now: https://lnkd.in/empetAjE

The concept of 15-minute cities has been gaining support since the Covid-19 pandemic and, amid the climate change emergency, the need for more liveable and sustainable cities has gained prominence. The big question is: how and where can such places be build in the UK? We uncover all the intricacies of delivering 15-minute cities in the UK in our latest issue of the B&C Magazine, with the help of experts from Altered/Space, National Federation of Builders (NFB) and Wavensmere Homes. Read the full article in The Planning and Refurb Issue, out now: https://lnkd.in/empetAjE

In this initial PMAD consultation process (which will then guide the update of the Montreal Agglo Schema), it is helpful to glean "lessons learned" from other cities. Time has come to reinvent the wheel.

Find out more about the City & Regional Deals model from our infrastructure funding experts in our recently released report: Building Tomorrow 🏢

In urban development, the symbiotic relationship between public transport and property values emerges as a central player. As cities grow denser and the demand for efficient mobility escalates, the impact of public transport on real estate prices has become a topic of burgeoning significance. Come with us as we take a deep dive into the multi-dimensional benefits of public transport for property values, considering factors that influence this impact while exploring the value of convenience, accessibility, types of public transport and the quality of the transit experience. Although the connection between public transport and property value is generally positive, it's not an absolute rule. Related elements, including transit quality and localised market dynamics can reshape this relationship. Amid the evolving urban landscapes, comprehending the intricate ties between public transport and property values remains imperative for planners, developers and us investors. Owun Knowledge is Power

"As you start working on statutorily protected buildings, the knowledge and skills required to successfully implement a retrofit are significant" It's safe to say that retrofitting historic and listed buildings is no walk in the park. However, the UK needs to take on these projects in order to meet the country's net zero targets - particularly as the built environment accounts for 25% of all UK emissions. For The Planning and Refurb issue of the B&C Magazine, experts from John McAslan + Partners, Grosvenor, National Federation of Builders (NFB), National Trust and Historic England highlight the many intricacies of retrofitting historic and listed buildings, to showcase how these buildings can meet 21st century demands while preserving their rich heritage. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e_mrrXZx #retrofit #retrofitting #historicpreservation #listedbuildings #energyefficiency #historicbuildings #developmentfinance #construction

Have you watched our replay of our recent webinar, The Essentials of Corporate Housing? We discussed the factors that do and don't define corporate housing - as explained here by our VP of Global Sales Andria LaMantia - among many other things. Stay tuned for details of our next webinar out soon, and watch our full recap of The Essentials of Corporate Housing here: https://bit.ly/3UGfCet

This type of study is absolutely essential (thank you, Eric!) towards illustrating the costs to the collective taxpayers for each type of housing (zoning). As someone who promotes evidence-based taxation and resulting levels of service provision (vs the current privileged single family homeowner receiving more for less), this type of study provides further baseline to minimizing single family zoning and optimizing neighbourhood based zoning that is designed to optimize tax dollars while efficiently providing essential services to the entire collective. 'The Costs of Providing Infrastructure and Services to Different Residential Densities Study was completed as an initiative to support the implementation of Metro 2050. The study aims to better understand the costs and revenues associated with different types of housing by exploring the associated municipal infrastructure capital and operating costs, property taxation and utility fees. Similar analyses have been completed in other jurisdictions around the world, but not in the Metro Vancouver region. Drawing from available sources, this study provides data specific to this region to inform the discussion about the possible costs, benefits, and implications of development within the existing urban / high density (infill) areas of the region vs. expansion into new suburban / low density (greenfield) areas. Consistent with the findings of studies completed in other jurisdictions, the data confirms that low density ‘urban sprawl’ is more costly to build and maintain than redevelopment and intensification in established urban areas. Some of the study’s notable findings include: • Higher density forms of development are more cost-effective in urban / developed areas, where public infrastructure investments can be best utilized. • Achieving compact, complete communities does not necessarily require extremely high density development forms. For example, moving from low density to medium densities in urban centres and along transit corridors can provide significant improvements in infrastructure servicing cost outcomes. • The costs of infrastructure and utility fees should be set to better reflect actual service costs. • Applying Development Cost Charges that vary by residential unit type / size / density as well as sub-area geography, better reflects the actual costs of servicing demand. • Closely coordinating and integrating land use planning, engineered infrastructure, asset management, and municipal financial decision-making including full lifecycle costing, leads to improved land use and financial outcomes.'

#DYK: The Charter of the #NewUrbanism was ratified in 1996 and has since been translated into over a dozen languages. This principle is at the scale of The Block, The Street, and The Building. 20/27 https://lnkd.in/gia8_5e

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