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Are you a local government or partner involved in housing development? 📣 Registrations are now open for Homes England’s webinar series for local government to support the delivery of housing-led developments and regeneration. Natural England’s Green Infrastructure team will present in two sessions: 🌳 23 January - The Environment Act is here: Are you prepared? 🏡 25 January – Exploring the role of urban greening in housing development Find out more about the webinar series and book your place: https://lnkd.in/dV9K-nse #GreenInfrastructure #HousingDevelopment #LocalGovernment #EnvironmentAct

Insights from Bisnow's Florida Multifamily Summit! 🏡 Donahue emphasized how government policies are hindering affordable housing development. He mentions: "Affordable projects with government funds have to fit within environmental, social, and governance regulations that outpace what’s being adopted by the private sector." Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dR7jAhf6 #affordablehousing #bisnow #development #realestate

Check out this new resource from one of my favorite organizations, SGA!

This interesting and useful article by Housing Forum member Foot Anstey LLP on the Local Planning changes in the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act may be useful to our other members! https://lnkd.in/e3Rn4Bcm

Enhancing downtowns is often a major component of local economic development strategies. With changes in the way people work, many downtown commercial buildings are being underutilized. MassHousing's Commercial Conversion Initiative helps municipalities evaluate the feasibility of converting those spaces to much needed housing, helping to increase the vibrancy of those central places. Please apply today and let us help you figure out how to activate places and spaces across the Commonwealth. #commercialconversioninitiative #beahouser #economicdevelopment

BREAKING: The Office of Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey just announced a groundbreaking $27M from the MA Department of Energy Resources to fund major energy efficiency retrofits of ten affordable housing properties in the Commonwealth. Four of these projects, supported by RMI, will cut their climate-warming emissions by 50% or more, receiving approximately $9.8M in total! Check out these resources for an in-depth look at these transformative projects 👇 1️⃣ Dive into Allston Brighton CDC's journey, securing $8M to cut emissions by 55% across three Boston affordable housing properties: https://lnkd.in/gYJbmJSF 2️⃣ Explore RMI expert Eva Rosenbloom's insights on cutting-edge technology reducing energy consumption by a staggering 86% for 127 affordable retirement home units in Salem, MA, without disrupting tenants: https://lnkd.in/gfY46BaV 3️⃣ More on the announcement: https://lnkd.in/edhkTTeg Congrats to our partners and grant awardees Winn Properties, Allston Brighton CDC, and Beacon Communities LLC. 🏅 Learn more about the program helping to get these projects in the pipeline. https://lnkd.in/gzhRG_fF #AffordableHousing #ClimateAction #Massachusetts

Our Tom’s been quoted in Place North West. Here's what he had to say about the new government and what it means for real estate: "It's important that momentum created around the levelling up agenda (though the phrase has now been abandoned) continues, particularly vital investment in transport and infrastructure projects across the North." “In reality, I’m not sure how much Levelling Up, and the will to make it happen, can be attributed to the previous government. There has been a genuine desire to get regeneration schemes started, with private developers and local authorities working together to deliver major projects. The levelling up developments that are visible today were already being considered by future-thinking local authorities before the previous government coined the phrase as a vote winner. That being said, while central government didn’t start it, without its backing and support, there is a danger that the momentum could be stripped away from projects that are still in concept stage. We need to see government commitment to regeneration continuing apace.” Here's the link: https://buff.ly/3y2uHyx What are your thoughts? #UK #development #realestate

Impact fees play a crucial role in shaping the landscape of commercial real estate development. These fees, imposed by local governments, are designed to mitigate the impact of new developments on public infrastructure, such as roads, schools, and utilities. At Park Lake Development, we navigate the complexities of impact fees with expertise, ensuring our clients understand and budget for these essential costs upfront. By strategically managing impact fees, we help streamline the development process, minimize surprises, and foster sustainable growth in Central Florida's vibrant communities. Let’s discuss how impact fees can impact your next project! #PLD #ImpactFees #CentralFlorida

Impact fees play a crucial role in shaping the landscape of commercial real estate development. These fees, imposed by local governments, are designed to mitigate the impact of new developments on public infrastructure, such as roads, schools, and utilities. At Park Lake Development, we navigate the complexities of impact fees with expertise, ensuring our clients understand and budget for these essential costs upfront. By strategically managing impact fees, we help streamline the development process, minimize surprises, and foster sustainable growth in Central Florida's vibrant communities. Let’s discuss how impact fees can impact your next project! #PLD #ImpactFees #CentralFlorida

🏗️ Building sustainable and affordable housing can be complex, particularly when it comes to financing. Many projects rely on external funding sources to implement energy-efficient retrofits or new builds. GMF's Sustainable Affordable Housing initiative offers a funder list that’s designed to streamline your search for financial sources, and to serve as a strategic tool to simplify the decision-making process. https://lnkd.in/gpv-ss5a