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New blog 📢 'Building Affordable Housing in Canmore—Without Sacrificing Quality' Building affordable housing is at the top of Canmore’s to-do list. It can be challenging to keep building costs down, but with a little planning and innovation--and the right team—it can be done. Read our latest blog for five factors to consider if you’re thinking of buying, developing, or investing in affordable housing in Canmore. “ACS understood the timeline on this project and knew the subsurface conditions, because they're building homes literally next door and across the street. They’ve been great about being open about who's involved, and who's doing what. They’re also proactive—and I quite like working with people like that. These factors really helped us decide who to build with.” Kristopher Mathieu, Canmore Community Housing Corporation Read the blog article to learn more 👇 https://lnkd.in/ggZhdm6w #BowValley #Canmore #AlbertaConstruction #AffordableHousing #ABConstruction

🏙️ #NYCHA’s $1.5 Billion Chelsea Redevelopment: A Model for Public Housing Transformation? New York City's ongoing housing crisis has pushed the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)) to propose an innovative solution for its aging public housing infrastructure. NYCHA's ambitious $1.5 billion plan for the Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea Houses in Manhattan aims to replace outdated buildings with modern, mixed-income structures, introducing nearly 1,000 affordable units and over 2,000 market-rate apartments to the heart of Chelsea. This project, however, goes beyond just housing; it envisions enhanced parks, new retail spaces, and vibrant community centers, all designed to create an inclusive neighborhood for both existing and new residents. Central to this plan is NYCHA's partnership with private developers, which will provide the necessary funding and management expertise. While similar public-private partnerships, such as the RAD program, have recently shown success in improving housing conditions without displacing residents, the path ahead is not without its challenges. Ensuring transparency and fostering community engagement will be vital to guarantee that the redevelopment truly benefits current residents. Given that NYCHA oversees the nation's largest public housing portfolio, this initiative could represent a monumental stride towards providing New Yorkers with stable, modern, and dignified housing. Full story The New York Times: https://on.nyc.gov/4hNiH6h #AffordableHousing #PublicHousing #PACT #ElliottChelsea

This is four minutes well worth your time. This deputation by Mark Richardson and Naama Blonder of HousingNowTO lauds a new redevelopment that is finally getting closer to reality in Etobicoke. The deputation tells three important stories: 1. The power of civic action. The volunteers of HousingNowTO were instrumental in getting the number of new homes that will be built on this site INCREASED (yaay . not decreased) by 13%. By advocating for the logic of increasing density around transit hubs, another 165 households will have a home. 2. The power of density bonusing (and other government fee waivers, etc.) to make more deeply affordable housing possible. 3. The work still to be done to develop better approaches to break the logjams that all of us experience when trying to get projects through approvals ... so that projects like this don't take more than 5 years to get underway .... and relatively minor but multi-jurisdictional considerations don't relegate housing to being the last priority on the list. Bravo to HousingNowTO, City of Toronto, CreateTO and all the others who have worked so hard to push this project forward.

Work is set to get underway on the development of 28 new affordable homes in North Shields town centre, following the completion of the land sale of the former Unicorn House office block site by North Tyneside Council to housing association Karbon Homes. Working in partnership with contractor Adderstone Living, Karbon will deliver the original plans for 22 three- and four-bed houses, and six one- and two-bed apartments for a mix of Shared Ownership and Rent to Buy. The development will be part-funded through Karbon’s £165m strategic partnership with Homes England and is also backed by the North of Tyne Combined Authority, with £1.3m from its Brownfield Housing Programme. Paul Fiddaman, Chief Executive at Karbon Homes, says: "It’s brilliant to be working alongside North Tyneside Council to bring these plans for much needed new affordable homes in the borough to fruition. This is a really exciting development for North Shields, with a mix of apartments and family homes that will play a big role in transforming that area of the town centre." Elected Mayor of North Tyneside Dame Norma Redfearn DBE comments: "New housing is an important part of our ambitious plans for North Shields and the Fish Quay. New residents will help breathe new life into the town and additional footfall will support local businesses. It ties in with other improvements to the area including the regeneration of Northumberland Square, Howard Street, Bedford Street, the Transport Hub and Town Square, and the new Riverside Embankment Walkway linking the town centre to our vibrant Fish Quay." https://lnkd.in/ey6S9qp6 #landsale #regeneration #construction #partnerships #housebuilding #newhomes #council #housingassociation #contractor #affordablehomes #affordablehousing #sharedownership #renttobuy

The net-zero idea that City Hall has just come out of left field with is the LAST thing we should be doing. I mean that literally. It is the last thing we should do after we get back to basics and get this growing existential housing crisis solved. In fact, we should be rolling the building codes and planning rules back 100 years… to when we created The Hydrostone Community, the Allen Duncan Lawrence Area, the West End, The Old Downtown and Crichton Park in Dartmouth, and the Jubilee Road area.

As the next mayor steps into office, they will inherit a landscape of ongoing projects that will undoubtedly shape the future of the city. Here’s what Harrison Roday says is on the horizon: 🔹 The Diamond District & New Stadium: A significant initiative already in motion. The success of this project will be a key focus area. 🔹 Redevelopment of City Center: With plans to demolish the former Coliseum, this project represents both a challenge and an opportunity for revitalization. 🔹 Affordable Housing Initiatives: It’s essential that the city prioritizes truly affordable housing. Investments need to be made for the benefit of the residents, ensuring economic development supports the community. #CityLeadership #CommunityDevelopment #AffordableHousing #EconomicGrowth #RVASmallBusinessShow #RVASmallBusinessNetwork #MeetTheCandidate #RichmondElection2024

Co-living developments are transforming London’s housing landscape, providing innovative and community-focused solutions to address the ongoing housing crisis. New research by Lichfields UK, featured in A New Way to Live: Co-living in London, reveals the rapid growth of the co-living sector and its potential to reshape urban living. Despite being in its early stages, the sector is already thriving, with nearly 70% of large-scale co-living planning applications in London gaining approval. These thoughtfully designed spaces prioritize affordability, flexibility, and a sense of community, catering to young professionals and others seeking modern, high-quality living environments. However, misconceptions persist, and collaborative efforts between developers, policymakers, and communities are essential to ensure co-living is fully integrated into housing strategies. Adam Donovan, Planning Director at Lichfields, emphasizes that co-living is not a temporary fix but a forward-thinking lifestyle that addresses London’s housing challenges while fostering community living. To explore how co-living is reshaping housing in London and the potential benefits for local authorities and residents alike, read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eNv4twch #CoLiving #LichfieldsResearch #LichfieldsUK #LondonHousingCrisis #ConstructionInnovation #AffordableHousingSolutions #UrbanDevelopment

Affordable Housing Venture in Charlotte: A Guide to Finding Affordable Housing Read the full article below..

In case you missed it, the City's "City of Yes for Housing Opportunity" plan is one step closer to becoming a reality, thanks to a Yes vote from the City Council's Land Use committee. That means there's just one more step before it reaches the Mayor's desk: a full Council vote.   City of Yes is the plan we need to finally address New York's housing shortage and give developers tools to build. It adds $5 billion in affordable housing and infrastructure investments, eliminates some outdated parking requirements, and allows for common-sense development near major transit hubs.   On December 5, the City Council must vote YES on City of Yes so that New York can start building its way out of the housing crisis. https://lnkd.in/e_ysBEwV

This Australian-first partnership between Homes Victoria and Building Communities (Vic) Limited has delivered a series of beautiful new social and affordable homes across Melbourne. The demonstrated success of this delivery model has led to further partnerships at an increased number of locations.    Following North's successful engagement with Homes Victoria and Building Communities for the Ground Lease Model 1, we have been reengaged for Project 2 (Ground Lease Model 2) of the innovative and impactful partnership as again the Independent Reviewer and Sub Independent Reviewer. Our team's capability to understand the exciting opportunities, complexities and challenges of such projects, coupled with our capacity to deliver valuable support to such programs allows us to be a trusted partner in this sector.   "North could not be more proud to be involved in the delivery of these projects and help strengthen social infrastructure in Victoria. It has been rewarding to witness the construction and rollout of this social housing model, as well as having the opportunity to connect with initial residents through the community introductory events." Melissa Evans, Associate Director and North Project Lead Collaborating with Homes Victoria, Building Communities (Vic) Limited, Tetris Capital, Icon Alejandro Rendón Ella Cooper Spriha Paudel Image Credit: https://lnkd.in/gWNrkm5D #northprojects #northteam #independentreviewer #homesvictoria #glm1 #glm2 #buildingcommunities #tetriscapital #socialhousing #projectassurance #pppadvisory #infrastructureadvisory #publicprivatepartnership