Urbanissta’s Post

During #AffordableHousingMonth, I'm proud to highlight DIALOG's dedication to addressing the urgent issues of urban growth and housing affordability. Our cities are expanding rapidly, leading to rising costs and a lack of affordable options, which force families, young adults, children, and the elderly out of their homes, disrupting lives and severing community bonds. We champion smart housing approaches that create #nimble, #sustainable, and #equitable communities for all generations. Our designs are rooted in empathy and a deep understanding of diverse community needs, promoting #inclusivity in every project, from #mixedincome developments to #adaptive reuse projects. At our partnership meeting in #Vancouver last week, we hosted a #crossdisciplinary panel and workshop on these critical issues. We invited key thought leaders from academic, civic, economic, and political circles, as well as residential developers and #Indigenous partners, to be part of this deep dive. Our goal is to empower diverse voices, create connections, and provoke action. #AffordableHousing #SustainableDesign #CommunityBuilding #UrbanDevelopment #InclusiveHousing #Architecture #DesignForGood

Creating a "liveability ecosystem" means everyone considers "the inter-dependent set of complex relationships between the social, economic, physical, and cultural aspects of how and where we live". In simple terms, it's not just about throwing everything at the wall and seeing what sticks to address the short supply of housing - it's about strategically building unique, connected and sustainable communities. Hadron Group's Compact Cities paper is here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gxWDrvCJ #placemaking #community #Australia

Building Homes in a Premier Community: Challenges and Opportunities Discover the unique aspects of developing homes in a fully built-out premier community. Learn about the challenges and opportunities that arise due to limited open space. #PremierCommunityDevelopment #HomeBuildingChallenges #OpportunitiesInRealEstate #CommunityDevelopment #LimitedOpenSpace #HomeConstruction #RealEstateIndustry #PropertyDevelopment #UrbanPlanning #HousingProjects

The need for affordable, and more housing is a global problem, especially in, and around the larger cities. The solutions are emotional and physical, but it always comes down to "where" to build. #infill #realestate #newconstruction https://lnkd.in/gtV4kMUM

I know this flys in the face of conventional wisdom and will upset a lot of people. But for communities to take meaningful action, they must know what makes their town centre, like the one in the picture below, work or not work. Quality outcomes need quality insights. And it is wrong to assume that the community has these insights. I see so much misinformed community doing, because authorities have bought into the myth that communities know what they need. The result is a lot of wasted effort on things that the community hopes will breathe new life into their town centre or neighbourhood, but which are totally ineffective. So if I argue that community consultation (as currently practiced) should be banned. I call our alternative "informed community doing".. Let's start with the "doing" part of this model. Community consultation is talk based. It is great if you want to generate an unaffordable wish list that is no-body's responsibility to implement (and for which there is probably no budget). In our model, the only idea that has any value is the one that someone in the room is willing to put their hand up and say "I'm willing to put some time and effort into making that idea happen". If your community engagement does not end with one or more project teams that have a plan for what they will DO, then the exercise has been a talk-fest only. However,this "doing" must be informed by quality knowledge and insights. To learn more about "informed community doing" see my book, "Revitalise Your Town Centre in 7 Weeks or Less". https://lnkd.in/gVzVymNR #placemaking #urbanism #urbandesign #towncentre #communityconsultation #communitydevelopment

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Grateful for mention alongside our project partners Happy Cities in The Globe and Mail. This article focused on multi-family building designs that allow for density, but that also foster a sense of community and social connection. "Our housing can do more for us." "She [Michelle Hoar] and Madeleine Hebert, who leads housing research at Happy Cities, emphasize repeatedly that fostering social connections among people as cities densify is not some feel-good thing: It’s a crucial component of resilient, healthy cities." https://lnkd.in/gfrJBhn9 #densification #urbanism #resilientcities

𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔: 𝑨 𝑩𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑾𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝑵𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 While support mobilisation is great for gaining planning approval, there are number of wider social benefits. I thought I’d bring some of these together. Essentially, focusing on supporters of planning development - not just responding to the usual objectors - provides developers with the opportunity to build stronger, more collaborative relationships with the community. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰: 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 👉 Collaborate with a range of voices to advocate for the project; the 57% silent majority of young people, renters, and concerned (grand)parents who don't usually engage in the planning process. 👉 Gain valuable insights into local needs and aspirations to refine the development. 👉 Demonstrate broad community support to planning committees, counter-balancing opposition from vocal minorities. 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 👉Discover innovative solutions to address genuine community concerns. 👉Use local knowledge to improve design and functionality. 👉Identify additional ways the project can deliver community benefits. 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐭 👉Streamline planning approvals by presenting evidence of widespread support. 👉Minimise objections, delays, or legal challenges. 👉Foster a more positive and constructive dialogue around the project. 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 👉Build trust and a positive reputation as a community partner. 👉Establish long-term relationships with local stakeholders. 👉Position your development as aligned with local values and goals. I will be making a series of posts to explain each of these various benefits in further detail. By actively engaging supporters, developers can create a more balanced and constructive conversation, leading to better outcomes for both their projects and the communities they serve. Let's reshape the planning process for the better! 🚀 #CommunityEngagement #PlanningDevelopment #BuildingTrust #property #propertytips #housingcrisis #housing #realestate #UrbanPlanning #LocalGovernment #YIMBY #NIMBY #PlanningCommittee #realestatetips #realestateadvice #Planning

Interesting read! Lack of connection is a major issue across modern multi-residential builds. If we have to proceed with these devlopments, designing with country and communal-minded principles like these at the forefront could create safer, healthier and more successful outcomes, and better yet make them directly accessible to first nations people as stakeholders or occupants.

Affordable housing isn't just about buildings; it's about building communities. When done right, it enhances quality of life and fosters a sense of belonging. Let's create spaces where everyone feels at home. #CommunityImpact #AffordableHousing #QualityOfLife #InclusiveCommunities