Development environment toughest in 40 years, says Urban Splash

Viability for urban regeneration schemes is the most challenging in 40 years according to pioneering developer Urban Splash. The post Development environment toughest in 40 years, says Urban Splash appeared first on Construction Management.

First phase of £2bn York Central regeneration approved

The first phase of York Central, one of the UK’s largest urban regeneration schemes, has received detailed planning approval from City of York Council. The approval clears the way for developer McLaren Regeneration, working in partnership with Arlington Real Estate, to deliver more than 1,000 new homes, with at least 20% allocated for social and […] The post First phase of £2bn York Central regeneration approved appeared first on Architecture Magazine.

Checking in on Europe’s largest urban regeneration project

Europe’s largest urban regeneration project, the Ellinikon, a 6.2 million-sq-m redevelopment of Athens’ former international airport, has completed its latest stage. Called the Courtyards, the 324-unit residential neighbourhood is formed… The post Checking in on Europe’s largest urban regeneration project appeared first on Global Construction Review.

No 10 North and the renewed case for retrofit-first reform

The Architects’ Journal No 10 North and the renewed case for retrofit-first reform A host of structural issues – chiefly VAT – stand in the way of nationwide urban regeneration of the kind that Andy Burnham has successfully pursued locally in Manchester, argues Sarah Castle The post No 10 North and the renewed case for retrofit-first reform appeared first on The Architects’ Journal will hurst

Abandoned depot in Rome to become “virtuous example of urban regeneration”

An early 1900s rail and tram depot abandoned for almost 20 years in Rome will become a mixed-use private development designed by Stefano Boeri Architetti. The 16,000-sq-m Depositi delle Vittorie… The post Abandoned depot in Rome to become “virtuous example of urban regeneration” appeared first on Global Construction Review.

The B1M - London's King's Cross Reborn, 15052019

From its rise as an industrial rail hub during the industrial revolution to the lows of its post-war decline, London's King's Cross is now being reborn for the 21st century.

RICS - Explore the value of Commercial Real Estate within the UK Government’s Levelling-up agenda,18112022

Over £60 billion in GVA. Over £15 billion in tax revenue. Over 1 million people employed. The UK’s Commercial Real Estate sector is vital, impactful and far-reaching, yet has the ability to go even further and power the UK Government’s Levelling-up agenda. The panel explore the latest opportunities and headwinds, as well as what actions can be undertaken to drive Commercial Real Estate forwards

The Property Congress - World's Best Project - Battersea Power Station 25102017

Battersea Power Station is solid in history and once again, the Power Station is back at the epicentre of the capital’s commercial and cultural life. The building has inspired a new vision. In and around the Power Station, the foundations are being laid for a new community. £8 billion of investment is creating a thriving, diverse neighbourhood. This vast site, covering 42 acres of former industrial land, is part of an even more wide-ranging project.