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Social and environmental considerations have been at the core of Hines United Kingdom plans for 18 Blackfriars Road. Reactivating some brownfield plots and responding to community needs along the way. Taking a whole life perspective for a dense, mixed-use urban development. A rare landmark project for Hines when so many of our projects in Europe are focused on upgrading existing buildings. https://lnkd.in/eMnRphX5

Here you go! Find out why Village of Northbrook is a great place to live, shop, dine AND open your business!!! Don’t take my word for it…check our messages from Tesla and Vandalay Brands and Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar !! What’s up next? Join us! Danny Tuchman STEVE LEWIS Steve Brownstone Mark Bernhard #chamberofcommerce #truenorth #entrepreneurs #newbusinessdevelopment

Jackson Redevelopment Authority in concert with partners 2C Mississippi announced an initial $1.5 million dollar green infrastructure investment in the Farish Street Historic District. Farish Street, sometimes referred to as a Black Wall Street was a center of Black business and culture in Jackson, Mississippi that thrived in spite of the challenges of segregation and racism. Many organizations and leaders of the Civil Rights Movement lived and worked there, making Farish street a symbol of Black socio-political resiliency. With the advent of integration of public schools combined with the systemic underinvestment that followed, the street began to decline. The Farish Street project was chosen by community members based on two factors, (1)the Urban Heat Island data collected for Jackson revealed that Farish Street is an extreme urban heat island, recording 10°F hotter than other parts of the city, and (2) Farish Street has historical significance. Learn more about the project: www.2cmississippi.org/ #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityBuilder #DowntownJackson #JacksonStrong #TheStandard #JRA #JacksonRedevelopmentAuthority #ChangingTheNarrative

"A well-designed Main Street takes weather into account to create an environment that welcomes everyone." Earlier this year, we shared this article about designing communities for heat. As we move into fall, it is a good time to start thinking about other types of weather that impact Main Streets. Cold-weather communities: how have you designed your streets for snow? Read our article here: https://bit.ly/3KfYl6D

The closure of Red Wing Diner in Foxborough, a historic establishment dating back to the late 1920s, is a startling reminder that rapid new developments can have unforeseen consequences. This crucial eatery, emblematic of Foxborough's past, buckled under financial stress and emerging real estate projects. Indeed, the surrounding construction surge suggests a vibrant Real Estate market. But it poses this question for Boston professionals: Are we championing progress at the expense of preserving our history and local businesses? Misalignment between new developments and existing local businesses can detrimentally impact communities. Are you confident your current real estate strategies consider this? Engage with #BostonRealEstate expert, Joe Turco, for deeper insights into balancing development with preservation. Let's make sure history doesn't become casualty in our charge for progress. #BostonRealtor #MovemetoBoston #TurcoGroup #Boston.

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In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re spotlighting The 345, our men’s housing program that occupies the former space of the historic 1950s-era Black-owned Danzig Motel. The building was originally built by O.T. Bell in 1959, and was one of the only operating Black-owned motels in Atlanta. In transforming the dilapidated property into The 345, we wanted to keep our focus on Westside neighborhood residents. The goal is to bolster the availability of affordable solutions for existing residents, the majority of whom are Black, who have long endured a blighted neighborhood with scarce quality housing options. “The 345 is just one example of how we are working to uncover and restore critical pillars of this community by tackling one of its most pervasive issues: lack of affordable housing,” said Bruce Deel, Founder and CEO of City of Refuge. As rents and home prices continue to rise, The 345 is one of our first iterations of our goal to create housing opportunities where displacement poses a threat to legacy residents. Since The 345 opened in May 2023, we’ve housed over 30 residents. By investing in affordable housing, we are better able to help reposition Atlanta’s historic Westside neighborhood as a thriving, vibrant, and inclusive community. #CityofRefuge https://lnkd.in/eC4zDm4H