We are incredibly excited to announce that our London team will be moving to the newly developed TIDE building on London's Bankside later this summer. We place great importance on our office spaces, viewing them as an integral part of our company culture. We believe that TIDE will provide a strong foundation for our ambitious growth plans and, with its best-in-class green credentials, our continued commitment to corporate social responsibility.
“As a B corp, TIDE’s best-in-class green credentials and the social value it will create were deeply appealing to us. In Barings and LBS Properties we found real estate partners who understand our needs and we’re looking forward to being part of the Tide community with them and our soon-to-be neighbours in a cutting-edge building in such a brilliant central London location.” Rose Wickstead, Costello Medical
Read more about why Costello Medical chose TIDE for the future of their workplace here: https://lnkd.in/g6Dn58_M
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall on how public spaces are the solution to one of our nation's biggest challenges:
"The biggest challenge that we face as Americans right now is that too many of us believe that we have nothing in common with half of the country. I think that is one of the most destructive paths we can take as a nation. And when we share things with people that we don’t know, but who live here in our community, we have a better opportunity and a likelihood of caring about people who see the world differently...Our public spaces are one of the best opportunities to do that, and cities are where it is going to happen.
"Cities are part of the solution to what I think our country needs right now. Because we need to share more. [When] you have a beautiful little park outside of your house that you cross the street and you can get a cup of coffee…you’re going to love your community more when you have those spaces. You’re going to care about people more.
"It may sound too hard of a reach, but I think it’s very real, it’s tangible and it’s helping."
#CivicCommonsUS#publicspace#solution#cities#publiclife#diversity#planning#connection#isolation#united
Listen to her interview here: https://lnkd.in/ghQvzzye
Interesting to see economic growth being a top priority for the new Government; here's my take on it from a Local Government perspective with Matt Masters
In today’s episode, I sat down with Paul Woodcock, interim strategic regeneration, development, and place shaping advisor.
Paul previously served as the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment at Rotherham Council. His responsibilities included overseeing economic development, environmental initiatives, and place-making strategies. During his tenure, he played a key role in shaping policies and projects that contributed to the borough’s growth and revitalisation.
In this immensely interesting conversation Paul speaks about:
· Economic Development and Industrial/Economic Strategy and what this could mean for Local Government and what are the opportunities.
· How local authorities can put plans and strategies in place to grow the local economy and then how to implement these strategies.
· The vital role of collaboration and the triple helix.
· Finally, how to put these elements into a wider context, when creating beautiful places for local communities to enjoy. Specifically focusing on the importance of transport, residential, green spaces and culture & leisure in place making.
https://lnkd.in/geZeFTWH
This was such a thoughtful (and surprisingly personal!) conversation with an amazing group of individuals. Thank you to the Center for an Urban Future for hosting this discussion on New York's economic competitiveness in the face of hybrid work.
Seth Pinsky's opening remarks really struck a chord: New Yorkers have a constant internal calculus going on in our heads - are the costs of living here worth the rewards?
We have to continue to make sure those rewards are worth it, by ensuring that this city remains a great place to live, grow a career, be energized by access to culture/education, raise children, and more. A few things we touched upon include:
👉 Have you *tried* navigating the public school system in New York? I have many friends and colleagues who have given up and moved to the suburbs. As our own family navigates the overwhelming process of high school applications, I find myself EXTREMELY sympathetic.
👉 Solving for the last mile. The commute for many low and moderate-income New Yorkers who rely on public transportation from more affordable outer borough neighborhoods needs to improve. One way this is happening is through micro-mobility. I see this every day from my perch in Jackson Heights, Queens where 34th Avenue - an "open street" - has become an extremely valuable safe path for a growing community of cyclists and e-mobility users. We need more of this, not less. Urban environments are tailor-made for this form of mobility, and more would consider this if safe options were available. My 13-year-old son bikes to school nearly every day because we now have a safe way for him to do so.
👉 Regulatory reform. Starting a business in New York is challenging enough, but unfortunately, our rules and regulations make the hurdle to entry even higher. This stifles economic activity. We MUST pass The City of Yes for Economic Opportunity, a set of zoning reforms that would remove outdated limitations on businesses. These reforms are LONG overdue.
👉 It's about culture, stupid. New York is unrivaled in its cultural offerings - and frankly, this is our secret sauce! Leaning into this will be great for New Yorkers and visitors alike. Jessica Walker suggested it was time to do something as ambitious as The Gates, the 2005 Christo installation in Central Park that attracted 4 million people and generated $254 million for the City. She is absolutely right!
👉 Return to work cannot be the goal. The world before COVID-19 worked well for the privileged. As a parent, that system was broken for me and my family. I do not miss getting home frazzled with no time to make dinner, nor the two-hour round-trip commute that left little time for personal wellness or simply a good night's sleep. We can't go back. Not when we now know that hybrid work is also reducing our carbon footprint. Last I heard there was also a global climate crisis to consider...
As you can see, we covered alot of ground! Looking forward to more of this.
I think both Larisa and Michael make great points here (tap on Larisa’s post to see more), and I agree with both of them! That said, I’m going to be a little bit of a curmudgeon and say that the “should become this-or-that” is situational. Among other questions, we have to ask (a) how today’s #cbd issues are different than what happened to so many #downtowns after mass #suburbanization in the 1950’s, and (b) how do you know which CBD’s are better positioned for #returntowork than others? These are among the challenges we’re tackling with our clients on every DT/CBD project we’re working on, and the answers are key to addressing #communitydevelopment, #communitydesign, and #equity!
#retailresilience#retailstrategy#economicdevelopment#office#liveworkplay#liveworkshop
An article I penned for the Women in Engineering Sydney newsletter has now been posted on LinkedIn. It is a short piece about the career journey which has led me to the fantastic role I am in today!
Our publications coordinator, Deirdre O'Neill, the Group General Manager - Infrastructure Development & Delivery at Venues NSW, has penned an article that discusses how she has navigated her career journey, highlighting the key decisions and experiences that brought her to where she is today today. She hopes this can inspire our readers to open their eyes to the opportunities our profession can offer.
#womeninengineering#engineersaustralia#careerpatheay#womeninstem#foodforthoughtEngineers Australia
If you're going to UKREiiF, then you'll not want to miss this discussion with leading industry voices on how to recreate urban sites fit for the future, chaired by Peyrouz Modarres.
#UKREiiF2024
Our Director, Peyrouz Modarres will be chairing the essential discussion on "Reimagining Urban Sites as the Sustainable, Mixed-Use Communities of Tomorrow" at UKREiiF.
Joined by expert panelists, Roger Madelin of British Land, Linda McAvan of the Coalfields Regeneration Trust, Simon Delahunty-Forrest from Birmingham City Council, Penny Cameron of Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and Laura Percy of LandsecU+I, the discussion will focus on the practical, social, financial, and environmental challenges faced in revitalising existing urban spaces.
The session promises to be an insightful exploration of the current challenges to good urban regeneration, balancing the needs of equity vs equality, and future-proofing through to the legacy of our choices.
Join them on:
📅 Date: Tuesday 21st May
📍 Location: Newsroom Stage, Royal Armouries
🕐 Time: 13:00 – 14:00
