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On the blog, our #Transportation and #LandPlanning teams are discussing the downtown Danville streetscape project! Danville, Kentucky, known as the 'City of Firsts,' experienced a vitality decline as growth moved towards the metropolitan outskirts. Recognizing this, the City embarked on a journey to rejuvenate downtown. 🔗 Learn more about the project and read the full blog here!

A once-in-a-generation expansion might be taking over the biggest road in Central Texas and let's just say the bar for Interstate construction is about to get raised, or in I-35's case, lowered 40 feet below ground level. The City of Austin wants to install 25 acres of parks over those sunken lanes with a playground, space for food trucks, a dog park, trees, and much more. Obviously a project of this size will need to be completed in phases over the next decade or two, but doesn't hurt to start envisioning what this will do for the city of Austin. #austinarchitecture #austindevelopment #atxrealestate #downtownatx

Exciting Expansion Plans for Henryville: What's Next? In this video, we explore the upcoming developments in Henryville, including new residential areas and potential locations for a pet shop and fire station. Join us as we share insights on the exciting future of our community! #HenryvilleExpansion #CommunityDevelopment #ResidentialPlans #LocalGrowth #PetShopNews #FireStationUpdates #UrbanDevelopment #FuturePlans #LocalBusiness #CommunityInvestments

The 30th post in my "32 days of Case Studies in Retrofitting Suburbia" project. My first post from Australia (just arrived today). Only 2 more to go! Case Study II.30: Meriden Green, Meriden, CT In a stellar example of #regreening a retail site, a park called Meriden Green, thoughtfully designed and engineered, replaced a dead enclosed shopping mall built over a culverted portion of a flood-prone brook. The park features the daylit brook, one and a half miles of walking paths and pedestrian bridges, an amphitheater with canopied stage, and provisions for a regular farmer’s market. The land was extensively regraded into a park landscape that functions as a stormwater basin capable of retaining up to 60 acre-feet of water—an area equivalent to thirty Olympic-sized swimming pools—thus removing 227 properties in Meriden’s historic downtown core from the 100-year flood plain. The retrofit efforts also upgrade and increase the stock of quality affordable housing nearby an enhanced transit center. All these changes contribute to revitalizing an economically distressed town. Team: Milone & MacBroom, AECOM, the City of Meriden, plus many city, state, and federal agencies. Image: Before retrofitting (left), the urban renewal-era Meriden Hub mall sat squat in a parking lot, over a culverted brook. After retrofitting (right), the mall site is regraded into Meriden Green, a sophisticated piece of green infrastructure comprised of a daylit brook, a stormwater park, relocated subsidized housing, and new housing. Source: Authors. #RetrofittingSuburbia #urbandesign #urbandevelopment #regreening #reinhabitation #LeverageSocialCapitalforEquity #AddWaterandEnergyResilience #DistruptAutomobileDependence ULI Australia Suburban Futures Ellen Dunham-Jones Mike Day of Hatch

Over the past few decades, Bellingham has shifted its policy framework to manage parking more effectively and reduce the oversupply of underutilized surface parking lots. Parking reform supports environmental goals by reducing dependence on vehicles, minimizing impervious surfaces, and mitigating the heat island effect. Bellingham is aiming for a 20% reduction in single-occupancy vehicle use by 2036, but it is not on track to meet this goal. The 2019 Climate Action Plan Task Force recommended policies like creating parking maximums, unbundling parking from rentals and charging separately, increasing the costs to park and increasing parking enforcement— encouraging the City to make alternative transportation modes more convenient and single-occupant vehicle use less convenient. Key initiatives include: 🚗 Fairhaven Parking District, which eliminated on-site parking requirements and introduced paid parking, increasing turnover and availability 🚗 Downtown Plan, which focuses on efficient use of existing parking with public parking structures and metered on-street parking, promoting a walkable urban core 🚗 Old Town Sub Area Plan, which eliminated parking requirements in 2023, sparking renewed development interest . . . #ParkingReform #BellinghamFuture #UrbanPlanning #HousingForBellingham

Exciting news in the #BostonRealEstate scene! The Fenway area is set to expand with hundreds of new residences, adding more vitality to our thriving city. Projects like these highlight the robust rental market and strong housing demand in Boston. 💡 But wait, does your business strategy align with the city's current landscape? Claremont Companies and Samuel & Associates are pouring millions into the redevelopment of Fenway. Their mixed-use developments promise not just housing, but also retail space and public areas. Their strategy seems to recognize one crucial aspect of modern urban living: people want more than just a home – they want a community. Are you considering the bigger picture in your real estate strategy? Are you incorporating broad city trends, location benefits, and fostering community-centric environments in your planning? Don't overlook these critical aspects. Rethinking your approach may reveal potential blind spots you hadn't considered. Reach out to #BostonRealtor expert, Joe Turco, for deeper insights and bespoke strategies to help navigate the vibrant #BostonCondo & #BostonHome market. It's time to seize the potentials, connect with the Turco Group today, and let's help shape the future of #Boston! #MoveMeToBoston.

🏘️ Housing Development News: Coos Bay, Oregon 🌲 A significant housing project is in the works for Coos Bay, Oregon, addressing local housing needs and potentially boosting economic growth: • 400-home subdivision planned: Timber Cove • Developer: Greg Drobot • Aims to ease housing crunch and support business expansion • Aligns with projected need for 600 new housing units by 2040 This development could be pivotal for Coos Bay's future, potentially supporting other major projects in the area, including a planned tribal-run distillery and a possible shipping container terminal. As communities transition from traditional industries, initiatives like Timber Cove showcase proactive steps to address housing shortages and promote economic development. What are your thoughts on this type of development? How might it impact similar communities facing housing challenges? Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/e3_UYUgD #CommunityDevelopment #HousingInitiative #EconomicDevelopment #UrbanPlanning

🚨 Today we released our inaugural #YIMBY (Yes, In My Backyard) report! https://lnkd.in/dXMCDQxQ This comprehensive study identifies the top U.S. metropolitan areas embracing innovative housing policies to address the growing housing crisis. Key findings include: ➡ Greater Washington, D.C. leads with over 70% of its high-demand areas adopting YIMBY policies. ➡ Chicago’s updated Affordable Requirements Ordinance promotes affordable housing and new construction. ➡ Austin, TX, with its progressive zoning changes, ranks third in embracing higher density housing. Our mission at Pacaso is to make more efficient use of existing resources through co-ownership. This report underscores the importance of both creating new inventory and optimizing current housing stock to meet demand. #YIMBY #HousingCrisis #HousingPolicy #AffordableHousing #SustainableHousing #InclusiveHousing #CoOwnership #GreaterWashingtonDC #WashingtonDC #Chicago #AustinTX #TexasHousing #IllinoisHousing #UrbanDevelopment #ZoningChanges #HousingMarket #Pacaso #InnovativeHousing #HighDensityHousing

When was the last time you woke up to the gentle hum of a bustling community, coupled with the tranquility of nature right at your window? 🌿🏙️ That's an everyday reality for residents of Kendall Yards, Spokane. What makes Kendall Yards not just a place, but a lifestyle? Let me take you on a tour: 1️⃣ Community Spirit: From local farmers' markets to vibrant art shows, there's a sense of unity and involvement that's rare to find. 2️⃣ Walkability: Imagine having the city's best restaurants, shops, and amenities just a stroll away. Convenience redefined! 3️⃣ Nature Meets Urban: The balance of green spaces and urban design here means you don't trade skyscrapers for starlit skies. 4️⃣ Value: Townhomes in this area are gems of investment - quality living that appreciates over time. As an expert in the Kendall Yards real estate niche, I've helped countless professionals find their dream home. They've traded in their long commutes and disconnection for a lifestyle that offers the perfect mix of efficiency, leisure, and community. Here’s a simple truth: Where you live shapes your life. And I believe your environment should fuel you with energy, inspiration, and growth. That's what Kendall Yards is about. Do you dream of a change in scenery that recharges your life? Could your next "big move" be a stroll down the lanes of Kendall Yards? #KendallYards #SpokaneLiving #RealEstate #Community #UrbanNature #TownhomeLiving