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Introducing the next evolution of Melbourne Square, where the significance of open space, fresh air, and the freedom to roam has been meticulously considered within a holistic design that prioritises wellness and fosters a sense of community. “It’s rare to create a building designed today delivering tomorrow’s living standards. A blueprint for modern life, BLVD is for you and your community to live well and foster better connections than ever before." https://lnkd.in/d4T8Zbjk

A very interesting episode on the future of #HighStreets and #TownCentre from #LEDConfidential. Some key takeaways I drew from it: 💬 We need to have an honest conversation with residents and stakeholders about the future of high streets. The nostalgia of 1950s bustling town centres are not likely to return when the current demand is for cheap goods delivered to your door the next day. 🏛️ To affect real change, the discussion, resources and direction of town centres and high streets needs to be at scale rather than smaller, localised, town by town interventions. Have a listen here: https://lnkd.in/erHb3AA4 #highstreet #placemaking #economicdevelopment #towncentres #citycentres #futureofhighstreets

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The Fox Theater in Oakland was the subject of a $75 million dollar renovation in 2009 that restored the architecture and decorative detailing to its original splendor, and installed audio, lighting and stage equipment appropriate for a 2,800-seat venue that could host nationally and internationally known musicians. Like all of the Fox theaters that were built across the US in the first part of the 20th century, the Fox Oakland has a wild mix of medieval and moorish architectural decoration that is executed with a such a high level of craft, attention and sincere fondness, that it escapes being pastiche. As part of this renovation, the Fox building also added facilities to house the Oakland School for the Arts, a charter performing, visual and literary arts magnet middle and high school whose student population is as ethnically, culturally and economically diverse as Oakland is. I can think of few American cities that have such a unique building in their city centers with such a remarkably varied life and function during the course of the day and week. Downtowns across America are struggling to re-invent themselves right now and there’s likely two, three, maybe five years for many of our downtowns to find their footing again- quite likely as much more economically diversified and mixed-use than their previous selves. Downtown Oakland especially, sitting within a city with so much community vulnerability and economic disparity, is feeling the current pain. I have to be believe though, that those downtowns that are historically mixed-use, and understand the value in investing in arts, and culture, and education, and housing, and preserving and fighting for local businesses that are representative of their population, will be rewarded in this next chapter. Oakland has a scrappy and beautiful downtown that is perennially on the verge of greatness and the Fox theatre, and the Oakland School for the Arts are a special part of a future legacy that achieves that greatness. Extra special for me tonight as I watch my daughter and her friends and classmates, perform onstage for their graduation show. #Oakland #OSA #OaklandSchoolfortheArts #FoxTheater #mixeduse #downtown #urbanplanning #metamorphosis

It’s a silent service. And that’s a beautiful thing. You see, it’s easy to forget the positive impact having access to water, electricity, natural gas, and wastewater all have on our lives. Where would we be as a community without them? Would our homes still feel like homes without their warmth and light? Would our businesses be functionally run without proper water or natural gas? More importantly—how has access to these four key components of our lives changed over the past 100 years? Further, how will it continue to change over the next 100? In 1924, citizens of Colorado Springs voted to form their own four-service utility. They sought lower prices, higher reliability, a voice in decisions and service tailored to their needs. 2024 will mark 100 years that Colorado Springs Utilities has provided the people of Colorado Springs with safe, reliable, and competitively priced electric, natural gas, water, and wastewater services—with the intent of sustaining natural resources where feasible to provide for the next 100 years. Now that is something worth celebrating—with a fully integrated campaign. ACD: Zack Shockley Copywriter: Blair Krieger CD: Paul Kwong ECD: Jim Morrissey Production Artist: Zachary Bretz Senior Production Artist: José Trujillo Producer/Director: Robert Ortega Print Production: Rhonda Von Luhrte Insight: Cameron Walter, Jamie Webb Account Service: Analisa Pulido, Stella Howard, M.A. in Advertising, Noah Shade  https://lnkd.in/gHPN-4Eu #casestudy #branding #utilitiesindustry #regulatedindustry #digitalmarketing #marketingcasestudy

Here's a full motion video of my new listing in Edgebrook created by Matt Feddermann Baird & Warner. #realestatevideo #fullmotionvideo #chicagolandrealestate #jankupiecsellshomes #Edgebrook

Two significant findings revealed yesterday 1️⃣ ▶ New Zealand Certified Builders Association released the research they completed with YourQS Limited & Designgroup Stapleton Elliott They found H1 insulation costs were significantly less than some suggested It was covered off in this article from The Post https://lnkd.in/gUTCHwJ5 2️⃣ ▶ Useful research from Auckland Council setting out that medium density homes were overheating. They reason "over glazing, lack of adequate ventilation & shading”. Will post the study in the comments https://lnkd.in/gmGjxKTV Enjoyed the discussion last night on Wallace Chapman's The Panel with Leonie Freeman and Chris Wikaira where we discussed how modelling a home can ensure comfort & less overheating. Overheating risks are rising. It pays to spend a bit of time modelling your home to check it won’t be uncomfortable for your whanau. Here is the radio interview https://lnkd.in/gmGjxKTV Many designers already use Homestar, Passive House, Design Builder, IES, ECCHO or other modelling methods to deliver more comfortable homes. Each week homes and apartments will be built that will overheat. Lets take this opportunity to move away from the schedule method & deliver better homes for NZ whanau. We have the solutions. Let’s use them #health NZGBC #carbon #homes #overheating #housing #mediumdensity

The common theme continues across the river .... A recent NY Post article shares how trophy spaces in New York City are experiencing a shortage of available spaces. As businesses adapt to the changing landscape, securing top-tier office space is becoming increasingly competitive on BOTH sides of the Hudson. Why are tenants willing to pay the premium to secure Trophy Spaces? - Location - Quality Renovations - Amenities and Creative Services (more on this later) Building that can provide all 3 categories are proven to have success in securing tenants and driving employees into the office. #🏆OfficeSpace #CBRE #HudsonRiver #Quality #CRE NYC's best Class A offices are already running out of space (nypost.com)

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