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Last month we published a joint report, Inclusive Spaces and Places, with Grosvenor highlighting the need, barriers, benefits and recommendations for inclusive design in the built environment. In the EG article below, our Sustainability Director, Deborah Clark, reflects on how the industry can design out inequality in urban environments by listening to lived experiences, embedding inclusive design throughout project lifecyle and industry-wide collaboration. You can also find the article in the print edition of EG published today. https://lnkd.in/ea53vc_P To access the Inclusive Spaces and Places report and tools, find link in comment below. #InclusiveDesign #Accessibility #LivedExperience #Diversity

Shaping the Renovation Wave for the Social and Affordable Housing: SHAPE EU Unveils Renovation Blueprints Envisioning a brighter future for social and affordable housing in the EU, the European Affordable Housing Consortium, SHAPE-EU-EU project, funded by the SMP programme as part of the #AffordableHousingInitiative, has unveiled innovative blueprints that empower local communities to revitalise housing districts. These plans combine industrial actors, including local SMEs, and resident engagement with cutting-edge solutions, promoting affordability, sustainability, and thriving communities. https://lnkd.in/eRPg-xhC via DG GROW newsletter, CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency Housing Europe

▪ PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ▪ ACCESSIBILITY IS A PRIORITY. Today, on the occasion of World Mobility and Accessibility Day👩🦽, let's focus on our O'Sea project. At the heart of the project's philosophy lies a commitment to diverse housing options, providing a home for every lifestyle. 🗨️ "In this project, we've designed a variety of living arrangements - from single-family homes, studios, service apartments for the elderly and disabled, to traditional apartments," explains Frederik Jacobs from CONIX RDBM Architects, a core team member behind this project. ➡️ Discover how we're making a difference with #OSea, a residential project specifically designed to meet the needs of the elderly > https://lnkd.in/e7ajcvEy #ForcitiesForPeople #Immobel #ESG #Mobility #Accessibility #Inclusion #WorldMobilityandAccessibilityDay

🌐 Delve into the realm of affordable housing and sustainability! 🏡 Join us for an enlightening conversation with Sebastian Klingberg, Affordable Housing Professional and Surveyor at Savills in London. Sebastian brings his expertise to the forefront as he navigates the complexities of new builds and retrofitting, offering invaluable insights into tackling the ongoing European Housing Crisis. 🎙️ Tune in to "Navigating New Builds and Retrofitting - an expert’s view | with Sebastian Klingberg (Savills)". Here's what you can expect to learn: 1️⃣ Environmental Efficiency: How to make homes more environmentally friendly and reduce carbon emissions by designing smartly, using sustainable materials, and improving energy efficiency. 2️⃣ Equality in Housing: The importance and hurdles of swapping flats for a more equal distribution towards individuals’ needs. 3️⃣ Overcoming Barriers: Low-income households often do not benefit from cost-cutting measures as they tend to not maximize their energy usage during the comparison period and instead increase their consumption when energy costs are cheaper. Sebastian's passion for housing affordability and sustainability shines through as he advocates for interdisciplinary collaboration to drive meaningful solutions. Don't miss out on this enriching discussion that promises to inspire positive ideas for change in the housing sector! 🌱🏠 👉 Link to the episode: https://lnkd.in/ebjjwHRx #AffordableHousing #Sustainability #UrbanDevelopment #HousingCrisis #UrbanTechVC

How can we design cities and places that are safer and more inclusive for all, including women and girls? Last Thursday, London Legacy Development Corporation launched its ‘Creating Places that Work for Women and Girls’ Handbook, developed in collaboration with Arup. This handbook seeks to ensure that places are designed to be equitable for everyone. London Legacy Development Corporation is the first Local Planning Authority that has fully mainstreamed gender-informed design and planning processes, and the first organisation in the UK to publish such guidelines. The knowledge and good practice have now been compiled into a handbook providing practical steps that urban planners, developers, architects, and other stakeholders can take to ensure a gender-informed approach is applied in the planning, design and decision-making process, from the inception of any project through to delivery and long-term management. 👉 Read and download the handbook here: bit.ly/4d1nm1e 👉 Read the press release here: bit.ly/3S8e77m #womenssafety #genderequality #builtenvironment #planning #urbandesign #inclusivespaces

My Neighbourhood: Compact, Connected, Inclusive, Vibrant and Resilient The report "My Neighbourhood" by UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) provides a comprehensive guide to #sustainable #urban #neighborhood design, focusing on principles applicable across different sectors and spatial scales. It aims to localize Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs) and implement the New Urban Agenda by integrating design principles derived from extensive research and project experiences. The document promotes a multi-dimensional approach, addressing urban challenges like #climatechange and urban sprawl, while enhancing #community engagement and quality of life. It emphasizes creating environments that are #compact, #connected, #vibrant, #inclusive, and #resilient, empowering stakeholders to participate actively in urban transformation. https://lnkd.in/gJkhAUNd

🇺🇳Thrilled to announce that our proposal for the creation of the #WorldSmartCitiesOutlook has been approved by UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme). Driving this ambitious project is a multidisciplinary team that I look forward to working with - Paolo Gerli, Huong Nguyen, Clare McTigue, Fabio Neves da Rocha, and Emine Akgün. Immensely grateful to the Knowledge and Innovation Branch at UN-Habitat for their ongoing trust and belief in our work on smart city development - Edlam Abera Yemeru, Livia Schaeffer Nonose, Isabel Wetzel, Milou Jansen, Roberta Maio 🚀 The collaboration between the United Nations and our Unity Lab / Urban Innovation Policy Lab at Edinburgh Napier University is embarking on a new journey. 🏙️ This is a landmark project in the #SmartCities domain. We will conduct a comprehensive #GlobalAssessment of #SmartCityDevelopments, shedding light on trends, challenges, and opportunities across different regions in the world. This project will be based on a #GlobalCollaboration. 👥 The World Smart Cities Outlook will play a pivotal role in informing the development of #InternationalGuidelines on #PeopleCentered #SmartCities. Under the leadership of UN-Habitat, these guidelines will provide a non-binding framework to assist UN Member States in developing national and local regulations, plans, and strategies for smart cities. The primary aim is to equip public sector organizations and urban development stakeholders with the knowledge and tools necessary for leading digital transformations in urban areas. This involves recognizing the critical need for establishing effective governance structures and prioritizing socio-cultural and environmental factors over technology. 📊Our study's insights will be crucial in enriching these guidelines, providing essential data to ensure they are rooted in solid evidence and encompass global knowledge. Stay tuned for updates and possibilities for collaboration! #UnityLab #UrbanInnovation #SmartCities #UnitedNations #GlobalCollaboration #WorldSmartCitiesOutlook #SustainableUrbanDevelopment #InclusiveCities #SustainableCities #DigitalTransformation #Governance #GlobalGuidelines

Towns and city centres face challenging times on many fronts – #climate, #nature recovery, cost of living and social equity. LDA Design director Clare Wilks explains the power that lies in radical incrementalism – a series of small, long-term changes that together amount to something really significant – and in #placemaking plans that coordinate actions, motivate local people, drive investment and make good things happen. Greater collaboration, meaningful conversations – which also means listening hard – and strong partnerships are all key. Read 'Conversation and the art of radical incrementalism': https://lnkd.in/eG6gtgsg   Clare will be talking about how #radicalincrementalism is working for #Bangor at ‘A place-led future for North Wales’ hosted by the Design Commission for Wales on Thursday 24 October. https://lnkd.in/eapfEt4c #highstreet #bounceback #placemaking #bettertowns #bettercities #greenertowns #greenercities #urbandesign #masterplanning #planning #community #engagement #placemakingplans #Wales #wellbeing

Transforming old buildings and sites offers a rare opportunity to rethink ‘what could be,’ while honoring ‘what was.’ Learn how we collaborate with communities to revitalize their futures. #RealSolutions #TransformingCommunities

🌍 Rethinking Accessibility: Building Inclusive Cities for All 🏙️ The UK’s cities are some of the world’s most dynamic and inspiring urban spaces, rich in heritage, culture, and opportunity. Yet, for many, these spaces remain inaccessible. One in four people in the UK lives with a disability, and countless others face temporary mobility challenges every year. It’s clear that accessibility is more than just a feature—it’s a necessity that many built environment professionals have yet to fully address. Inclusive design is not simply an add-on; it’s about creating environments that are welcoming to everyone. From practical design changes like multi-height reception desks to tactile wayfinding for the visually impaired, these adjustments are essential steps toward making our spaces truly accessible. Inclusive design also carries significant benefits, fostering more positive experiences and encouraging greater community and customer engagement, which leads to sustainable growth for cities and businesses alike. The Inclusive Spaces and Places report from the Crown and Grosvenor offers a forward-thinking approach, encouraging higher standards of inclusive design and introducing inclusive design panels that prioritize lived experience in the planning process. By integrating these perspectives early, we can ensure that accessible design becomes part of the foundation rather than an afterthought. This is a moment for the industry to come together, led by initiatives like the Accessible and Inclusive Places Industry Group. With early commitments from major players, the goal is to set new standards that prioritize accessibility across our built environment. Let’s use this opportunity to share knowledge and drive change that reflects the needs of all. It’s time to rethink our approach to accessibility, ensuring our cities and spaces are places where everyone can thrive. #AccessibleCities #InclusiveDesign #BuiltEnvironment #UrbanDevelopment https://lnkd.in/dgfhfAWP