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Charities play a key role in the preservation of heritage buildings. But what about the need to decarbonise? Sharing an interesting look at the key legal, regulatory and practical issues for decarbonising heritage buildings from my colleague Laura Ludlow. #CharitiesESG #heritagebuildings

During a time of uncertainty for the construction and development sectors, JTRE London and JRL Group Ltd are driving forward with the ￡400m mixed-use 220 Blackfriars Road, being developed with SOUTHWARK CHARITIES, as we announced this week. 200,000 sq ft of prime office space ? 64 genuinely affordable almshouses for elderly local residents ? Net zero in operation ? New charity hub, community centre and gardens ? New F&B open to public ? Win win for private, public AND charity sectors? ? The scheme is a shining example of how the private, public and third sectors can work together to unlock development that is beneficial for all stakeholders including longstanding local residents on low incomes. With local authority home building in Southwark down 96% over the past year, this becomes even more important. EPR Architects MRG Studio Eckersley O'Callaghan https://lnkd.in/eH3MHET9 - Building https://lnkd.in/eAy4BNZP - Construction Enquirer https://lnkd.in/ej9fVFVJ - Construction Index https://lnkd.in/e2hPwavf - Yahoo Finance https://lnkd.in/enc5ZWtU - World Construction Network https://lnkd.in/e8UhATRb - Construction https://lnkd.in/exnMxdHC - Construction Wave

Some unfortunate news came out of CKUA this week - the organization is asking their listeners and the broader community to help them fundraise $3M before the end of September to help them survive. I would encourage everyone to join me in supporting this institution that’s so important to not just Downtown Edmonton but the whole Province of Alberta. CKUA is a fascinating piece of the Alberta media landscape. A 97 year old community-owned radio station broadcasting across the province, nearly entirely funded by their supporters. And not only that, but they have been maintaining their advertising base and growing their listenership. In a world where most legacy media are dropping advertisers and viewers, and becoming increasingly reliant on government support, they’re bucking the trend. So how does this seeming success result in a dire fundraising ask - well a big part of their struggle is under the weight of the ownership of their home, the Alberta Hotel on Jasper Ave. In 2012, the story of the Alberta Hotel was a great one - 28 years after the 1903 vintage hotel was dismantled and put into storage to make way for Canada Place it was given a second life by Gene Dub who restored, modernized, and then sold the building to CKUA. What’s not to like about a storied historic hotel being brought to life as an arts & culture hub by a leading non-profit. During the purchase process a tri-partite funding agreement turned into a bi-partite agreement and a loan was taken to complete the project. This arrangement went well for years - until the double whammy of rising interest rates met an office market permanently changed post-pandemic. This is far from a CKUA problem - they’re on a long list of other owners, major REITS, pension funds, and high net worth families to name a few, that have found what they thought was a safe, stable asset class turned upside down. I speak with non-profits on a regular basis who desire to own their own real estate - and I understand. The idea of controlling your destiny and paying down a mortgage is appealing and in some cases it works. But real estate asset management is outside of the core function of most non-profits and, as seen with CKUA, elements out of your control can threaten your entire existence. Having a team of strategic advisors to help understand and navigate the risks is critical. If your non-profit organization is looking at its real estate needs, don’t hesitate to reach out. If you’re inclined to learn more about CKUA’s request, here’s their donation page: https://lnkd.in/gZ9UXbmA Read more about the Alberta Hotel here: https://lnkd.in/gRGKNpd2

The concept of “tallest buildings in the world” refers to the highest-standing structures on the globe, as defined and recognized by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), an international nonprofit organization based in Chicago. The CTBUH classifies a tall building as one having 14 or more stories and standing more than 50 meters (165 feet) tall.

We're so excited to share this! You may have seen us talking about our new move-on property, well,… here it is! ?? Regram @cullinan_studio: "The Branches ‘Stepping Stones’ house will help people rebuild their lives after experiencing homelessness. Designed for occupants transitioning from hostel accommodation to fully independent living, the house needs to be affordable, safe, and to foster in its residents a sense of pride and confidence. That means very particular needs in terms of security, layout, and facilities. But most challenging from a technical point of view for the renovation of this large Victorian house of multiple occupancy (HMO), is the need for low energy consumption to keep the residents’ bills to a minimum. In the course of identifying and addressing those needs, we discovered new and groundbreaking applications for Passivhaus design principles, which we believe can inspire and inform not only similar HMO projects, but also low energy retrofits of period properties of any kind. In this article, we look at the challenges we faced with project, and three key elements that helped us to overcome them: https://buff.ly/3NKT888 " ?? Thank you to @cullinan_studio, and the many many partners, supporters, contributors, and donators that have helped make our dreams reality through innovative and modern ways to tackle homelessness, break the cycle of homelessness, and continue to offer an excellent resettlement service to those who need it. More detailed post to come at a later date thanking everyone properly! ?? #homelessness #supportservices #mentalhealth #moveonproperty #providingshelter #moveonproperty #news #walthamforest #resettlementcharity #resettlement #housedesign #architects #passivhaus #houserenovation #retrofit #charity

Another great example of how vertical deflection can be used on arterials! Bainbridge Island has joined the ranks of Cincinnati, Honolulu, Philly, and others, who are all piloting using raised crossings, speed tables, and speed cushions with great success in slowing speeds and reducing crashes on arterial streets! https://lnkd.in/gyXqXyED

Here we have a classic example of potential demolition by neglect of an important heritage building. As pointed out by Bill Edwards in the article, buildings left uninhabited and unmaintained can deteriorate quickly. For NZ Police to sell or gift the building, they will need to go through a complex process under the Public Works Act, which includes a heritage assessement and recommendations by Heritage New Zealand advisors. As the current owners NZ Police have the responsibility to maintain the building, as required by the MCH "Policy for Government Management of Cultural Heritage Places" while that process plays out. Nothing prevents NZ Police from leasing the building to an interested group, funding maintenance and renovation, or even gifting the building to a local group (via the disposal process). There are precedents for this approach - Whangarei Railway Station was sold to the local Mens Shed for $1 and they raised $1m to restore the building. It can be done with enthusiasm and a bit of Kiwi ingenuity. So what will it take for government agencies to take responsibility for the heritage buildings they are custodians of?

Earlier today, the Redevelopment Agency (RDA) of Salt Lake City formally adopted the "Rio Grande District Vision and Implementation Plan". Designed by Perkins&Will, the vision imagines a hub of urban living and activity sandwiched between the historic Rio Grande Depot and Salt Lake Central Station. Recently, in acknowledgement of the complementarity of their vision with the citizen-driven Rio Grande Plan, the RDA formally added the following statement to their district plan: "The Rio Grande Plan (not to be confused with this District Plan) was developed by two advocates, a local engineer and an urban designer. The vision suggests the relocation of freight and Frontrunner rails into an underground trench to open up over 100 acres of development, restore the use of a historic train station, and solve train-related east-west barriers to mobility. In February 2023, Salt Lake City was awarded nearly $2 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to study solutions for eliminating barriers caused by transportation infrastructure, and the train box concept is one option being considered." Learn more about the Rio Grande Plan at https://lnkd.in/gGNgUqpk

I'm currently reading the 2006 book, "The Architecture of Happiness" by Alain de Botton. I highly recommend it. It's a personal look at how design/architecture connects us to our emotions -- namely happiness and misery. It's particularly poignant in light of the fires in and around Los Angeles and the devastation so many have experienced. Many of the recent news reels I've watched on social media are about one's connection to the house, the home, they lost. Their home was everything to them -- memories made there, the life lived there, the photos, mementos, the windows, doors, floors, and more. Many recounted how they had renovated and remodeled the house, preserved a historic house, and, with profound grief, acknowledged that their work, real intense creative work, was reduced to rubble in a matter of hours. It reminds me of some of the passages in Botton's book. One of the sentiments from the book that sticks with me is the act of noticing how sunlight hits the walls or floors of a house's interior and the beauty that light brings to the surface -- the color of the wood, the hue of a tiled floor. This is not to say, however, that everyone loves where they live or live there because they think it's beautiful. It's not necessary to honor the play of sunlight or value interior colors or be in awe of exterior landscapes. Homes are more than their designs. They are places of shelter and refuge, examples of hard work, a necessity. Yet all those who have suffered loss from these fires were familiar with their neighborhoods, the trees that lined the streets, the vegetation at the intersections, the local retailers they frequented, the crosswalks -- everything they saw and did daily that is now gone. Community has been lost. They were drawn to the neighborhood they lived in or the neighborhood became, over time, as familiar as a friend. There are many in need of help in southern California. Here is a link to verified fundraisers assisting those impacted by the fires or by fighting the fires: https://lnkd.in/evTKDNPU

Heritage on Display: MacConvilles Helps Hove Tell Its Story Hove, a place steeped in history and brimming with character, deserves to have its stories told. That's why the Hove Civic Society, founded in 1960 and a registered charity since 1995, is dedicated to showcasing the town's beauty and heritage. Their goal? To pique community interest in everything that makes Hove and its surrounds so special. One way they achieve this is through informative boards scattered around town. To help the Society revamp these displays, MacConvilles stepped in – completely free of charge. We understood the importance of preserving and making Hove's heritage accessible to everyone. A Day in the Life of a Heritage Board Surveyor For this project, we assigned our enthusiastic graduate surveyor, Abigail, this rather unique task. It wasn't your typical building survey! Abigail spent a day travelling around Brighton and Hove on a mission to assess the existing heritage boards. Overall, it was an unusual day from Abigail's typical duties but rewarding nonetheless. "One of the things I love most about working at MacConvilles is the variety of projects I get to work on," Abigail shared. "This heritage board survey was definitely outside the box, but it was a fantastic opportunity to learn and build on my knowledge. Spending a day navigating Brighton and Hove and examining these historical markers gave me a new appreciation for the area's unique features." Securing Hove's Future Abigail's report will be crucial for the Hove Civic Society's bid to the Heritage Lottery. The grant funding will allow for the much-needed refurbishment of these informative displays. Once restored, the informative boards will act as portals to a bygone era, keeping the town's unique character alive for generations to come. https://buff.ly/3Q7uT5o