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"Gentle Density" is our vision for sustainable, community-focused housing. Instead of overcrowded high-rises, we believe in creating low-rise, high-density affordable housing that fits seamlessly within suburban neighborhoods. Our approach? Placing 6-8 prefabricated studio units on standard suburban lots, allowing for thoughtful growth that encourages neighborhood integration. By scattering these units every few blocks, communities expand sustainably, welcoming new neighbors without disrupting the fabric of single-family tracts. It’s a model that supports affordable living, neighborhood cohesion, and long-term community building. Let’s rethink density, together.

Going vertical is the main solution for the city limits of the alike metropolitan area, new challenge for designers and regulators to bettering overall facilating quality in the higher density micro community.

In the realm of community development, the spotlight often shines on the design of the structures and state-of-the-art amenities. But beneath these tangible assets lies the uncelebrated - yet crucial - groundwork that propels a neighborhood towards success: roads and infrastructure. 🏗️    The network of pavements we casually stroll on and the intricate utility systems that power our homes are seldom acknowledged for their integral role in community living. However, these components are the lifelines that ensure the seamless operation of any residential hub. 🏘️    Navigating the complexities of city, county, and state requirements is no small feat. It calls for expertise and foresight only a seasoned advisor can furnish. Ensuring thorough planning and execution in these foundational areas is key for any community development project. 🛤️    Together, we can lay the groundwork for tomorrow's communities — where every detail is accounted for, no matter how deep it's burrowed underground.    #CommunityDevelopment #Infrastructure #RealEstate #UrbanPlanning #ConstructionExcellence 

At TODCO Group, we champion a holistic approach to community development that creates vibrant, affordable neighborhoods for everyone. Recent research offers insights into effective strategies for addressing housing challenges in urban areas like San Francisco. Key findings: - The relationship between market-rate housing production and affordability is complex and doesn't necessarily lead to lower rents. - We need diverse solutions to create truly inclusive communities. Our vision for responsible urban development includes: 1. Preserving and expanding affordable housing options 2. Implementing smart policies that benefit all residents 3. Balancing new development with community needs 4. Creating sustainable, mixed-income neighborhoods We believe that thoughtful community development and affordable housing policies benefit everyone, fostering diverse, thriving urban spaces where people from all walks of life can live and work. Let's discuss: How can we work together to build a future where housing is accessible and communities are vibrant for all? #CommunityDevelopment #AffordableHousing #UrbanPlanning #InclusiveCities

Casey Kleinhenz made some very valid points about the success of this project. Affordable housing is not accomplished by building low quality housing. This project was accomplished through a lot of work by community leadership, philanthropy, municipal support. You never see that work, or the capital that is deployed at lower returns to meet the community needs. Affordable housing doesn’t just happen by miracle, a lot of people work on it. I’m seeing that first hand. I’m getting ideas on how the industry can define a process for impacting design and construction costs. Trey Williams leads the Multi Family team at Buffalo Builders, LLC. If you seek to develop a multi family project, talk with him early in the process. He can work with your design team on cost options during design so that budget and materials and methods align from the beginning. Controlling costs flows to lower rents and ROI both or lower rents alone depending on your goals. #affordablehousing #affordability #buffalobuilders #Downtownspringdale #buffalobuilt #GroundworkNWA #workforcehousing #NWArk

Is a Cancelled Project Always a Setback? Unexpected changes can sometimes pave the path for new opportunities. In Hamilton, the ambitious plan to transform the Barton-Tiffany lands into a groundbreaking film production hub has been shelved. While the reasons include high interest rates and a sluggish film market, this is not just a tale of a project that didn’t materialize. This shift opens up a chance to reassess and innovate. The temporary use of the land for an outdoor shelter is a testament to the community’s ability to adapt and prioritize needs. It’s a moment for real estate stakeholders to think creatively about sustainable development and community engagement. How do you see such project pivots impacting community planning and real estate development in your area? #RealEstateDevelopment #CommunityEngagement

The research is clear: mixed-income housing is key to upLifting Orlando. 📊 70% of young adult Americans said that it was harder for them to afford a home than it was for their parents’ generation. In October 2021, about half of Americans (49%) said this was a major problem where they live—and this is up 10 percentage points from early 2018. Affording a home is now an American challenge; we need one another to learn how to handle this challenge best. For over a decade, Lift Orlando has been working with residents to create mixed-income housing opportunities, bringing beautiful homes to places like Pendana at West Lakes and Pendana Senior Residences. Both were created thanks to our phenomenal partner Columbia Residential. You can upLift your neighbor with Lift Orlando, too. Give to support the Love is Local campaign at loveislocalorlando.com ********************************** Read more about the research here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e4gH_yR5

Insightful perspective from Eric Friedman on FOX Charleston about the BTR industry and our fast-growing HARMON by Crescent Communities BTR portfolio!

Next up supporting ForwardDallas, Dallas Housing Coalition Steering Committee member, the Hon. Diane Ragsdale of South Dallas Fair Park Innercity Community Development Corporation (ICDC) stated, "Although the Community Residential placetype is largely single-family, we don’t want that to exclude the possibility that in some places in the future, other types of housing may make sense in order to provide more housing options for more people. We don’t want a plan that is exclusionary. We don’t want a plan that is classist or racist, nor do we want a plan that allows the construction of grossly incompatible housing … which has led to displacement.” Check out this article for more: https://bit.ly/3Yihht1

There are over 450,000 brownfield sites in the U.S., mostly in communities of color and low-income areas, just waiting to be transformed into thriving community spaces! ✅ But transforming a brownfield into a community center, maker spaces, playgrounds, and parks, is no easy feat. It does not happen overnight, and certainly not alone. ✅ If you’re wondering how this process works, take a look at our Brown to Blooming guide, which walks you through the many steps and considerations involved in taking a brownfield-to-open space project from inception to reality. https://lnkd.in/g4rd6sMK #brownfields #landreuse