Cadogan heralds ‘strong results’ despite lacklustre domestic economy

Chief executive Hugh Seaborn said the 2025 results for the family owned  London estate reflected "long-term investment in public realm, sustainability, community and the culture in Chelsea". The post Cadogan heralds ‘strong results’ despite lacklustre domestic economy appeared first on Property Week.

New York State Backs Out of $900M Bronx Bridge Repair and Expressway Widening Plan

Elevated Cross Bronx Expressway section has deteriorating bridges, but community members were not happy with repair options the state DOT offered.

Government to provide £1.3bn to back Universal theme park development

The package will help provide transport and community infrastructure to support the Bedfordshire project, with Comcast NBCUniversal investing £5bn in the five-year construction phase. The post Government to provide £1.3bn to back Universal theme park development appeared first on Property Week.

Gleeson gets go-ahead for 1,400-home Aylesbury scheme

The scheme will also comprise a range of amenities and community facilities, including a primary school, a community building and green infrastructure. The post Gleeson gets go-ahead for 1,400-home Aylesbury scheme appeared first on Property Week.

Housing charity launches £10bn repairs and maintenance framework

Community housing charity CDS Co-operatives has launched a £10bn framework covering repairs, maintenance, professional services, technology and materials. The open framework, which will run until June 2034, is open for housing providers and other public sector bodies. It is intended to support social landlords, local… The post Housing charity launches £10bn repairs and maintenance framework appeared first on Construction News.

Unbuild Better: A case study in deconstruction

AAP's Felix Heisel, supported by an Einhorn Center grant, is leading a team in the deconstruction of one of 11 houses being removed to make way for the Catherine Commons development in Collegetown. The project is a local case study promoting a more sustainable ("circular economy") approach to building materials, and is expected to inform a proposed local ordnance that, if enacted, would make Ithaca one of a small number of U.S. cities requiring deconstruction for certain buildings.

Metroun - What Is Social Value? 22032023

Social Value in construction projects generally refers to the non-monetary benefits that a construction company and, indeed their individual projects, can bring to the wider community and society, beyond its direct economic benefits. This video takes a deeper look at what it means and how clients can evaluate tenders with a social value element.

Monocle Films - Design Tours: The world’s best public housing? 14122022

The world is urbanising fast. But how do you accommodate people in cities in a way that offers dignity, affordability and a sense of community? Vienna may have a solution. Explore the enduring legacy of the city’s ‘Gemeindebau’ apartment blocks in the latest episode of the Design Tours series.

Savills - Singapore - Battersea Power Station, our story (with simplified Chinese subtitles) 10102022

A short video where Ben Fogle highlights some features of the Battersea Power Station and surrounding community

TEDx - Cohousing - The Future of Community and Human Connection, 13012020

Trish Becker-Hafnor is the owner of StorySpring Consulting and Director of Community Engagement at the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Social Work. She is a passionate advocate for housing solutions that address both affordability and the global loneliness epidemic