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The DMV has a new pickleball paradise! Rappaport, in concert with the U.S. Tennis Association Mid-Atlantic Foundation, joins a growing number of landlords who are filling retail or industrial spaces with pickleball courts and we applaud our friends at HBW Construction for their role in repurposing the retail space! With an excess of vacant office buildings across the globe, the industry is seeing a pivot with adaptive reuse, or the conversion of existing buildings from commercial to residential uses. A recent study from the real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield found that about a fifth of U.S. office space was vacant as of the end of last year. Many cities have relaxed rules for some office-to-residential conversions. For example, last summer, the Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) launched a call for proposals inviting design teams and building owners to submit ideas for repurposing existing office space into new residential and commercial uses. This design competition sparked the creation of innovative, sustainable, and feasible concepts aimed at revitalizing downtown areas, optimizing urban assets, and addressing specific neighborhood needs. ?? @villagepickleloudoun #pickleball #villagepickle #hbwconstruction @hbwconstruction #repurpose #redevelopment #redesign #adaptivereuse #interiorarchitecture #interiordesign #tobedesigngroup

I love the work we do for non-profits like Junior Achievement USA. Good storytelling doesn't make things more expensive. It stretches budgets further. #nonprofit #architecture #storytelling #design #innovation

Renovation as well as preservation without distortion of the skyline……Program and project management at it’s best to ensure the delivery of a good finished product…..

In Vancouver, we have a vocal minority who just can't accept that Central Broadway - with the second highest concentration of jobs in the province - has grown to be an extension of the downtown . They just can't accept that new planning policy has been vetted and approved by Council after a multi-year public planning process. Minority opponents continue to produce crappy "birdshit-architecture" renders (borrowing a term from urbanist Jan Gehl) to fear-monger and complain about the development of new market and below-market rental housing, new local-serving shops and services, new childcares, improved streetscapes, places for people to socialize. I say consider the quality of the applications that are all available online, particularly the design at grade, the most important part of a building. In addition to thousands of new market and below-market homes, work spaces and social amenities like new daycares, I urge decision makers to consider the high quality of street-level design, landscaping, trees and public spaces proposed for the great majority of Broadway Plan applications as they all go through intensive City design review. MCM + HAPA's 2111 Main St is one example among scores of others that demonstrate very excellent public ream and streetscapes.

A term I like to use is context. What is the character of the neighborhood. It is however, important to understand that in urban environments, one of the elements of a stimulating environment is the juxtaposition of modern and classical, strong yet simple form coupled with classical architectural ornament. In college one of the first assignments I had as to create variety within order. This sums up what a great urban environment should be.

??? Twilight over Philly! ?? Did you know Philadelphia's real estate has a history as rich as its cultural heritage? From the colonial row houses in Old City that echo the birth of America to the sweeping skyscrapers that define its modern skyline, Philly’s architecture tells a story of evolution and innovation. ??????? In the 18th century, Philly was the largest city in America and the heart of its real estate revolved around trade and residential spaces for the burgeoning population. As time marched on, so did the demand for varied architectures, like Victorian mansions and the first American skyscraper - the Philadelphia City Hall, completed in 1901, its grandeur a nod to the city's aspirations.??? Fast forward to the late 20th and early 21st centuries, we see a city transformed by urban renewal and gentrification, with areas like Society Hill showcasing restored historic homes right alongside modern developments. Philadelphia's real estate market continues to diversify, now offering everything from high-rise luxury condos with riverfront views to innovative eco-friendly buildings. ???? Today, as night falls and the city lights up, it’s clear — The City of Brotherly Love has a skyline that's as vibrant and dynamic as its history. Whether you’re a history buff, architecture enthusiast, or just love a good view, Philadelphia's real estate market is as fascinating as it is varied. #PhiladelphiaRealEstate #CityLiving #DreamHome #InvestmentProperty #HomeBuying #HouseHunting #RealEstateAgent #HistoricHomes #UrbanLiving #PhiladelphiaLiving

??? Twilight over Philly! ?? Did you know Philadelphia's real estate has a history as rich as its cultural heritage? From the colonial row houses in Old City that echo the birth of America to the sweeping skyscrapers that define its modern skyline, Philly’s architecture tells a story of evolution and innovation. ??????? In the 18th century, Philly was the largest city in America and the heart of its real estate revolved around trade and residential spaces for the burgeoning population. As time marched on, so did the demand for varied architectures, like Victorian mansions and the first American skyscraper - the Philadelphia City Hall, completed in 1901, its grandeur a nod to the city's aspirations.??? Fast forward to the late 20th and early 21st centuries, we see a city transformed by urban renewal and gentrification, with areas like Society Hill showcasing restored historic homes right alongside modern developments. Philadelphia's real estate market continues to diversify, now offering everything from high-rise luxury condos with riverfront views to innovative eco-friendly buildings. ???? Today, as night falls and the city lights up, it’s clear — The City of Brotherly Love has a skyline that's as vibrant and dynamic as its history. Whether you’re a history buff, architecture enthusiast, or just love a good view, Philadelphia's real estate market is as fascinating as it is varied. #PhiladelphiaRealEstate #CityLiving #DreamHome #InvestmentProperty #HomeBuying #HouseHunting #RealEstateAgent #HistoricHomes #UrbanLiving #PhiladelphiaLiving

Digital Biscuit Tin 2023 - Westminster - Placemaking Maybe not what you expect of 'Westminster' but not all of London is High Rise Offices and Penthouse apartments. I'm not a fan of the term 'Placemaking' (It always sounds to me like laying a table) as my preference is Urban Landscaping, however 'furnishing' an Urban Area really turns a space into a community. With so many people now living alone, an outside space where they can sit and chat, and in many cases, grow flowers or veg, these areas are capable of building communities. Whilst I lived, as a kid, out in the 'Sticks' outside London, I had many friends who grew up in these developments. The play area was in the centre and the flats surrounded them, giving the parents a good view of what was going on., and being able to throw the odd football, frisbee, or tennis ball back. Landscape Furniture has to be well designed, robust (sadly) and easy to maintain. It has to tick all the boxes on sustainability and safety. Having met all of that, it has to look good as well. When we are having the 'debate' (However hopeful that may be) on housing, its important that we build housing where it is needed most, not where it suits the developers. Cities and towns have plenty of spare space so that those living there are not reliant on cars and have choices for Public Transport. (Bus, Train, Underground, Tram??) Good landscape planning and design builds communities where people meet up and chat rather than houses where people fence themselves in. #photography #urbanlandscaping #london

Wynwood has blossomed from a neglected industrial area into America’s most vibrant neighborhood, seamlessly integrating repurposed warehouses with lively new developments. The district’s curated graffiti murals and artistic designs have made it a cultural epicenter. This transformation is a testament to thoughtful planning guidelines established by Wynwood’s property owners and Miami city planners a decade ago. These rules prioritize a dense yet human-scale environment, distinguishing Wynwood from Miami’s towering urban landscapes. The tower plan, by Bazbaz Development, calls for 544 apartments and even more cars and parking, or 621 spots, at North Miami Avenue and Northwest 21st Street. That would effectively bring a downtown Miami density to narrow Wynwood streets already nearly overwhelmed with traffic and infrastructure that has barely kept up with the current wave of redevelopment. Contact @carlodipasqualemiami today to learn about real estate opportunities in Wynwood! Carlo Dipasquale ? Compass P. 786.512.5094 [email protected] ??RENDERING: ARQUITECTONICA #compass #agentsofcompass #compassrealestate #compasseverywhere #compassconcierge #compassagent #compasscomingsoon #realestate #realtor #realestateagent #realestateinvesting #miamibeach #miamibeachrealestate #miamiluxuryhomes #compassflorida #miamirealtor #miamibeachflorida #luxuryresort #carlodipasqualemiami