How adaptive reuse in NJ boosts urban spaces

As office vacancy rates rise and housing demand grows, #Manhattan is addressing these challenges through office-to-residential conversions. This trend is revitalizing the Financial District and surrounding areas, turning underutilized spaces into vibrant homes. Projects like 25 Water Street, the largest office-to-residential conversion in U.S. history, and One Wall Street exemplify how historic and modern office buildings are being repurposed to meet housing needs while preserving New York’s architectural legacy.    Read More: https://lnkd.in/gkXryA7b    #MarketRent #AdaptiveReuse #OfficeToResidential #NYRealEstate #MultifamilyHousing #UrbanRevitalization #HistoricPreservation #FinancialDistrict #HousingSolutions #ProjectBasedSection8

Hoping I can connect with some of y'all at #ULIFall! Thrilled to be representing The Congress for the New Urbanism, speaking alongside a brilliant panel with Calvin Gladney, LEED AP, Sheryl Schulze, Spencer Levy, and Sofia Song moderating our crew on one of the most pressing challenges cities are facing. The pressures on CBDs in cities across the country are real: falling office property values, soaring housing costs, and the unpredictable impacts of the global climate crisis. Yet while many cities would love to revitalize their former office-centric districts into mixed-use neighborhoods, not all office buildings are ripe for conversion into residential units. Recent studies have found that only 10-25% of office assets prove physically feasible for residential conversion, but what should happen to the rest of these properties designed for an outdated use? What design interventions can ensure the vibrancy of our CBDs into their to-be-determined future? How can cities seize this opportunity to support equity and resiliency of the built environment while aligning with the financial imperatives of lenders, developers, landlords, and the broader community? Our panel will explore how this is not just a question of innovation—it's a policy and design challenge to reimagine our cities for a sustainable future. https://fall.uli.org/ #Design #Architecture #Cities #Downtowns #AdaptiveReuse #NewUrbanism #FutureofCities #ULI #ULIFall #ULILasVegas

#Detroit has seen a rise in adaptive reuse projects, especially as the pandemic reshaped the office market. With increasing vacancy rates and a shift to remote work, adaptive reuse has become a key strategy to repurpose excess office space and boost Detroit’s housing supply.    Adaptive reuse has become a key economic driver for downtown Detroit, providing stability and growth in a challenging market. By converting office buildings into residential units, these projects have preserved the city’s architectural legacy, created jobs, increased property values, and made the urban core more vibrant   Read more: https://lnkd.in/gN-NpVZH    #MarketRent #CRE #RealEstate #Detroit #AdaptiveReuse #UrbanRevitalization #SustainableDevelopment

64 NYC office buildings are being repurposed to create chic new housing. This is a bold urban revitalization project that could mean a lot of investment potential. What are your thoughts on repurposing office space? https://loom.ly/wRekQQE #CRE #UrbanRevival #SABRE #urbanplanning #zombiebuildings

JBG SMITH’s 2011 Crystal Drive #office #repositioning project was recently featured in Bisnow. This $40 million #investment aims to transform the 11-story, 445,000-square-foot building in #NationalLanding, with improvements including a new entryway, lobby, conference spaces, and retail amenities. The building is adjacent to future #transportation hubs, including a Crystal City Metro entrance, Amtrak and VRE stations, and a pedestrian bridge to Ronald Reagan National Airport, all set to open within the next four years. SK&A’s #Structural #Engineering and #Repair + #Restoration teams, including Project Manager Ammar Motorwala, PE, are actively involved in this comprehensive #renovation. Read more on our website. https://lnkd.in/egqeZMcW #OfficeRepositioning #StructuralEngineering #NationalLanding #BuildingTransformation #CommercialRealEstate #SKAEngineers #JBGSmith #UrbanDevelopment #EngineeringExcellence #Renovation #RealEstateNews #ConstructionInnovation #SustainableDesign #DCMetroArea #PropertyDevelopment Images from Bisnow. Banister, Jon. (2024, June 18). “JBG Smith Launches $40M Office Repositioning To Capture 'A Bigger Piece Of A Shrinking Pie'” 

𝟱𝟯𝟬 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗹 in Etobicoke recently received 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝘆-𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗭𝗕𝗔) approval by City Council. This step paves the way for an innovative development that prioritizes thoughtful design, positive community impacts, and sustainability. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: • 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵: Four new towers, including a mid-rise 14-storey and three 22-storey buildings, will deliver +1000 residential units across bachelor, 1,2 & 3-bed and townhome layouts.  • 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: Includes family-friendly indoor and outdoor spaces, modern suite upgrades, and a large public park. • 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀: Incorporates energy-efficient building envelopes, tri-sorting waste management, LED lighting, and provisions for electric vehicle charging at 100% of parking spaces. This project is designed to minimize disruption for the existing community by carefully phasing construction to ensure no residents are displaced. Through close collaboration with the City, we developed a plan that prioritizes tenant well-being, ensuring a seamless transition into new homes before the existing building is removed. The overall site plan revitalizes 530 East Mall by enhancing the public realm and creating a vibrant, functional residential community. With thoughtful urban design, the proposed built form introduces a scaled rhythm that blends harmoniously with the neighbourhood, delivering an inviting and meaningful addition to the surrounding area. Partners: Turner Fleischer, Bousfields Inc., Lithos Group Inc., R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited, STUDIO tla, Theakston Environmental, Pinchin in Canada, The Mitchell Partnership Inc., Nemetz (S/A) & Associates Ltd., Jablonsky, Ast and Partners, EQ Building Performance Inc, LEA Group #HazelviewDevelopments #530EastMall #UrbanPlanning #NewPurposeBuiltRentals #Hazelview

Instead of completely rebuilding – which carries a heavy carbon cost – Boultbee Brooks is focused on re-use and retrofitting, reducing unnecessary waste from demolition, and maximising energy efficiency. Here are just some of our reimagined buildings… 🌿 Orsman Road – Championing the use of sustainable materials and the principles of reduce, reuse and recycle 🏢 Richmond – Back to frame refurbishment of a 1980s office building ✂️ Tailors Corner – Refurbishment of a former warehouse in keeping with the original age of the building 🧶 Concordia Works – Transformation of a former yarn and cord warehouse into loft style workspace Properties brimming with character and charm are a Boultbee speciality. We love to work with the history of a building, not against it. #ReimaginedNotRebuilt #RecycledMaterials #SustainableBuildingDesign

There are some interesting options and guidance for developing Courtyard housing. This goes beyond Cottage housing development and is not "road-centric"; it is clustered around a common courtyard. You can support more housing with less investment in public infrastructure. The cost savings can help in creating more opportunities for affordable housing development.

Rethinking Development: A Sustainable Future with Courtyard Layouts I'd like to share my suggested amendments to the Mooresville Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to replace the existing cottage development language. These changes introduce a more encompassing community-centric courtyard development layout pattern, offering a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional “road-centric” layouts, which have dominated since WWII. While road-centric designs offer streamlined vehicle access, they come with higher infrastructure costs and contribute to urban sprawl. Courtyard developments, by contrast, create shared spaces, encourage social interaction, and significantly reduce infrastructure needs—resulting in lower costs for developers and municipalities while contributing to environmental sustainability. Key benefits include: -Lower infrastructure costs: Supporting more housing with less infrastructure. -Affordable housing opportunities: Greater flexibility in density and layout. -Stronger communities: Spaces designed for interaction and engagement. -Environmental responsibility: Reduced water use and improved land conservation. Although the town is taking its time to consider these ideas, I’m optimistic about the future of community-centered planning—both in Mooresville and beyond. I invite urban planners, developers, and community leaders to join me in exploring how these ideas can reshape our towns for the better. Let’s work together to create inclusive, affordable, and sustainable communities. #UrbanPlanning #SustainableDevelopment #CommunityDesign #LandUse #AffordableHousing #DevelopmentInnovation #FutureCities #CourtyardCommunities #InfrastructureEfficiency

The 28 Austin Street project in Newton, MA, is a transformative mixed-use development that revitalized a crumbling municipal parking lot into a vibrant urban hub. The four-story, 82,000-square-foot building features 68 mixed-income apartments, including 23 affordable units, alongside amenities such as a hotel-like lobby, a fitness center, a guest suite, a rooftop terrace, and a dog park. Its ground floor houses 5,000 square feet of retail space, including Caffè Nero and Henry Bear's Park, while outdoor enhancements include a landscaped public plaza and playground. The project replaced all 123 public parking spaces at ground level and added a 90-space underground garage with bicycle storage for residents. Sustainability was a priority, with energy-efficient systems, EnergyStar appliances, and rooftop solar panels covering up to 50% of the building's electricity needs. Located near public transit, major retailers, and downtown Boston, 28 Austin Street exemplifies eco-friendly urban design, fostering community connection and economic growth. Bridgeline Exteriors is proud to have contributed to this transformative development, which prioritizes #sustainability, inclusivity, and quality living, setting a benchmark for modern #urban revitalization. Developer: Dinosaur Capital Partners General Contractor: NEI General Contracting Architects: Stantec Architecture #UrbanDesign #SustainableLiving #AffordableHousing #CommunityGrowth #MixedUseDevelopment #GreenConstruction #ArchitecturalInnovation #ConstructionExcellence #BuildingTheFuture #NewtonMA #BridgelineExteriors #FacadeExperts #EcoFriendlyDesign #PublicSpaces #UrbanRevitalization