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The vision for Battery Park City, the New York neighborhood located on Lower Manhattan’s west side, once looked very different from what is there today. A master plan for the area devised in 1969 called for a colossal megastructure running the entire length of the area. Revisions (and a recession) led to a scaled-down yet still quite radical concept that featured residential pods connected by elevated skyways, reported Bloomberg. "With public frustration and financial challenges mounting, a new vision emerged in 1979, one that applied the lessons of the urbanist giant Jane Jacobs and incorporated the existing grid of Manhattan. Instead of one single structure or concept, it allowed for multiple developers to take on parcels over time, while still facilitating a singular vision for park space, public art and other amenities." "This new direction was the work of Cooper Robertson (then Alexander Cooper Associates), a firm that has gone on to work on other mega-developments in New York and beyond. Donald Clinton, a planner with the firm since 1985 (and a partner since 1995), has worked on many of New York’s defining 21st-century projects, including the urban design framework for Hudson Yards and planning and design for the Greenpoint and Williamsburg waterfront redevelopment in Brooklyn." "Clinton, who retired from the firm at the end of December, spoke with Bloomberg CityLab about his experience as a planner for mega-scale developments." https://lnkd.in/gMYWQaZZ #unitedstates #development #newyork #megaprojects

One of my favorite type of design projects to work on is mixed-use developments in an urban setting. The combination of retail and housing for this project are key in creating appealing, lively, and walkable neighborhoods. After identifying the building massing, reviewing the zoning regulations, and any municipal design guidelines it’s time to sketch! It’s easy to get overwhelmed by a blank page, but personally I find it best to get it all out on a fresh roll of trace when working on initial concepts. Design is iterative and the creative process is messy at times, but that’s half the fun. #valerearchitects #architecturesketch

????? At CONNEST, every crane lift is the heartbeat of future neighborhoods. Our modular homes, captured here in their journey skywards, symbolize the rapid transformation of landscapes into thriving communities. What this image represents: Speed and Precision: Our modular construction process ensures that communities come together faster without sacrificing quality. Innovation at Work: Leveraging advanced technology and design, we're able to assemble homes efficiently, paving the way for modern living spaces. Building Futures: Each module is a building block of someone's future home, where countless memories will unfold. ???? As we watch our modular homes ascend, we're reminded of our mission to build sustainable, affordable, and beautiful communities three times faster. This is more than construction; it's the creation of spaces where life happens, connections are made, and dreams are nurtured. Join us in witnessing the evolution of housing, one module at a time. #ConnestModular #AssemblingCommunities #ModularHomes #affordablehousing #moularconstruction

The private sector has given way to a new class of spaces: not fully public, not fully private, but somewhere in between. Often times the degree of public access to these spaces is unclear and sometimes even intentionally ambiguous. Something as simple as limited communication and signage leaves the public to wonder, “do I belong here?” On the other hand, pictured above is Pappas Way Recreation Station, where we utilized signage to clearly distinguish public access and contact points.? In “Semi Public Space,” Max Frank, IP’s Urban Planning + Design Coordinator, breaks down how this reliance on the private sector came to be and the best way to have an impact on the development of your local public spaces. Read the article at https://lnkd.in/evtDB6pn and learn what to look out for in determining if you’re allowed to linger.? ?#semipublicspace?#urbandesign?#communityspaces?#publicengagement?#socialinfrastructure

From the initial spark of imagination on an architect's screen to the bustling activity of our factory and from the journey on the open road to the final, transformative touches at the construction site, every step in the creation of a CONNEST home is a testament to our commitment to innovation and efficiency. With precision, agility, and a vision that transforms blueprints into breathtaking realities, we're not just constructing homes; we're crafting futures. Our process, streamlined for speed without sacrificing quality, embodies our tagline: Build 3x Faster. Witness the journey from concept to completion, where dreams are engineered to become the spaces where life unfolds. Connest is redefining the essence of home, making the dream of owning one accessible sooner than imagined. https://connest.com/ #affordablehousing #modularconstruction #ConnestHomes #InnovationInConstruction #Build3xFaster #ModularMagic #FutureOfHousing

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"Town planners, what are your thoughts on integrating roundabout junctions into city designs? Do they ease traffic flow or create more conflicting points? Let's discuss the impact of this design choice on urban mobility and safety. #UrbanPlanning #TrafficManagement #Roundabouts"

Check out a Few of Our Favorite Things! Explore local creativity and culture wherever you are—check out On the Grid: City guides by local creatives, as suggested by Columbus-based Designer, Whitney Baxter. On the Grid creators enlisted the help of local creatives from far and wide to highlight their favorite art and design-related sites and scenes. With a background in graphic design and architecture, and experience with wayfinding systems and placemaking, Whitney is inspired by new ways to capture the attention of viewers and get them excited to explore the content in front of them. A new park provides urban refuge in the heart of Arlington, Virginia—Leah Li, a Landscape Designer in MKSK’s DC Studio shares Metropolitan Park. The newly completed community park-space is a part of the first phase of Amazon’s new Arlington Headquarters (HQ2). This park plays an important role in DC Metro area, offering flexible spaces for urban refuge while providing programming for public art and play. Leah’s passions lie in improving the quality of life for city dwellers, bringing biophilic elements to urban landscapes. Explore the urban tree canopy of your city, the climate impact of your neighborhood, and more with MapLab—a resource recommended by Planner and Urban Designer Donny Zellefrow, in our Chicago Studio. Bloomberg has compiled a list of maps that shed light on urban conditions globally: from a census of street tree canopies to urban heat inequity. As a Planner, Donny is drawn to tools that inspire a deeper understanding of the complexities of our built environment while encouraging learning, engagement, and stewardship. MKSK is committed to expanding critical thinking surrounding these issues through our LAB for Climate Change & Biodiversity Resilience. #MKSK #ShapePlace #PlacesforPeople #LandscapeArchitecture #UrbanDesign #Planning #Design #ASLA #APA #ULI #FewOfOurFavoriteThings

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The VDC team here at #FeldmanGeospatial can really make a difference to the success of your project. Being integrated in to the flow of Reality Capture, Layout, and Construction Engineering, helps us solve challenges before they can become project issues. #VDC #geospatial #surveying