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An interesting panel discussion yesterday hosted by Insider Media. With development in Bristol being so expensive the panel discussed how we balance the need for affordable housing without losing sight of the other important issues, such as the environment, and still ensure good place-making and quality for future generations. As pointed out by Nick Sturge MBE, Bristol has a huge pool of talent which needs to be supported with better infrastructure, versatile commercial space and homes located to support growing sectors, such as our diverse Tech sector. But it's not just about homes, there is still a huge demand for Cat A office space, and David North spoke about the difference it has made to the Osborne Clarke team moving to a better quality office both from a well-being perspective and with office attendance. Finally, Richard Bonner asked that we all continue to support the idea for a rapid transport system, which is a key solution to many of Bristol's challenges although still a long way off - unbelievably Bristol is the only core city in the UK without one! Investment is crucial for Bristol to achieve its future aspirations. Examples such as Bristol Temple Quarter are paving the way to a built environment that is hopefully greener, more inclusive and showcases our unique City for generations to come. #Bristol #Buildingforthefuture

LEARN THE BASICS OF URBAN PLANNING CLASS by Eric Aderneck. Live, Online, Saturday, July 22, 9:30 am to 2:30 pm PST.  https://lnkd.in/gXGAx8E2 UNDERSTAND URBAN PLANNING IN 5 HOURS! A live interactive class about urban planning (aka city planning, land use planning, community planning), concepts, principles, terms and issues, and how municipal plans and policies interconnectedly influence real estate development, transportation systems, and other urban matters. ULI British Columbia, Urban Land Institute

One of the many reasons Hunter should be at the top of your list of programs if you’re wanting to pursue a Masters of Planning degree. 

Exploring Land Reclamation (Adding 1,760 acres) to lower NYC 🏙(Part 1) I had an intriguing conversation Professor Jason Barr from Rutgers on his proposal to expanding lower Manhattan by 1,760 acres. Pros: 1️⃣ Economic Boost & Real Estate Tax Revenue: 1/3 of NYC's $105B budget is financed by RE taxes. By expanding our land area, we can increase the taxable base, adding supply and easing the stress of rents. This could fix 2 problems by addressing the affordable housing shortage and more supply can lower rents. More RE taxes providing more funds to address pressing city challenges like the migrant crisis, homelessness, infrastructure, crime, etc. 2️⃣ Employment & Infrastructure Expansion: An estimated surge of 100K+ jobs, spanning construction roles to permanent positions. NYC's ever-growing density necessitates further infrastructure. State-of-the-art transit systems, green spaces, and crucial urban amenities all on freshly reclaimed land. 3️⃣ Countering Sea Level Rise: With advancements in civil engineering, reclaimed land would serve as a barrier and storm water remediation, safeguarding lower Manhattan’s shoreline from rising sea levels. 4️⃣ Value Uplift & Housing Surge: A proposed influx of 250K housing units can reshape our cityscape to address the 500K shortage. Emphasizing mixed-income housing ensures both diversity and inclusivity in this urban evolution. The strategic growth offered by land reclamation could have lasting positive effects on NYC's economy. With the right mix of urban plan, civil engineering, and aquatic expert input, the pros vastly outweigh the cons, which I'll address in Part 2 of this post. The Cheddar News video below explains the process and shows other reclamation projects around the world like 1/3 of Hong Kong, the Netherlands, and NYC's own Battery Park. What are your thoughts? #NYC #EconomicGrowth #LandReclamation #LandReclamation #UrbanPlanning https://lnkd.in/eEHsRtZy

In a #PublicCEOExclusive, we sit down with City of Palmdale City Manager Ronda Perez to discuss her career in the Antelope Valley and the nature of the city management profession. Get more local government insights at #PublicCEO bit.ly/3SQi4yo

In this conversation, Josh Kahr speaks with John Allen, founder and president of Streamline Development Group. They discuss John's unconventional route into real estate development and the focus of Streamline Development on urban infill projects in San Diego. They also explore the high demand for rental properties in San Diego, the presence of national players in the market, and the challenges of finding development sites. John shares insights into the legislative edge that Streamline Development has in shaping upcoming regulations and their plans for future growth and expansion, including a focus on middle-income housing. They also discuss how sometimes historic preservation can be used as a barrier to development, and how their perspective as a local player differs from the national development firms.  

Our next post meeting is next week and PI DAY no less!! Join with Alan Carmen and undependent Rock Island’s Peter Ruklic as we learn about how we can strengthen our community by designing our neighborhoods to be walkable and bikable. From our presenters: “undependent Rock Island is a local, citizen-based initiative promoting policy changes that recognize the critical nexus between people and infrastructure. We are specifically concerned about car-dependent design of transportation networks and buildings. We promote walkability and the use of bikes and mass transit to access essential goods and services. The health and economic benefitsof this approach are obvious and abundant. The environmental benefits are becoming ever more apparent. Our current focus is on the Hilltop Community Commercial Area (HCCA) in Rock Island – a walkable, bikeable, busable area providing a wide range of businesses and services for local and Quad City area residents. We recognize and promotethe economic, health, and environmental benefits of the HCCA. We are attempting to influence City policies and regulations, and their underlying assumptions, to sustain and improve this fragile asset. This is our adventure.” Please join us for this interesting discussion next week at Western Illinois University-Quad Cities Campus! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gG9AQ_SC

Are you feeling, "stuck?" Listen to Mark Potter, Residential & Commercial Property Management Faculty Lead & Barry Blanton, Founding Principal at Blanton Turner discuss "Pivoting" #northseattlecollege #residential #commercialrealestate #propertymanagement #realestate

An issue that has been plaguing our housing stock/availability for years. I encourage all to look into this issue in hopes that a common-sense solution will be enacted allowing for a more robust, healthy housing/economic development ecosystem for all.

After City of Rochester , Ville de Paris 🧐😉 How remove an inner loop like a « périphérique » ? "When we were talking about this project a decade ago, it was in economic terms, pure benefit cost: Remove this highway, generate investment, benefits outweigh the costs by more than 2-to-1." Now, the conversation is "much more socially oriented. What impacts have these highways had on communities? What can be done to reverse that? How do we heal wounds and restore trust?" On top of a $75 million, 90,000-square-foot museum expansion completed last summer, 238 apartments, over 100 of which are for people making between 60% to 80% area median income, and 126-room Hampton Inn by Hilton hotel. Konar Properties Indus hospitality Anne Hidalgo Emmanuelle COSSE Jean-Philippe Dugoin-Clément Valérie Pécresse L'Institut Paris Region Région Île-de-France AORIF - L'Union sociale pour l'habitat d'Ile-de-France FPI IDF - Fédération des promoteurs immobiliers d'Île-de-France Pierre Bibet Julien PEMEZEC 🌲🌍 Bloomberg Bloomberg CityLab Bloomberg News LinkedIn Actualités Guillaume Voisard Vincent Lourier Yves-Marie Rolland Eric Tréguier L'Union des Architectes (Unsfa) Villes Vivantes Olivier Duparc Frédéric Ragueneau #architecture #urbanisme