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People are constantly changing, yet the homes that they live in, once constructed, are inflexible to their changing needs. Open Building (OB) represents an alternative approach to building that accounts for the changing needs of homeowners and communities through its application of flexible building principles. #BensonwoodHomes #OB #OpenBuilding #OpenBuilt #TeddBenson #UnityHomes

People are constantly changing, yet the homes that they live in, once constructed, are inflexible to their changing needs. Open Building (OB) represents an alternative approach to building that accounts for the changing needs of homeowners and communities through its application of flexible building principles. #BensonwoodHomes #OB #OpenBuilding #OpenBuilt #TeddBenson #UnityHomes

Coby Leftkowitz, Principal & Co-Founder of Backyard. As a trained urban planner, Coby L. left has no qualms sharing his thoughts – backed by volumes of research and writing – on what it means to build in an “enlightened” way. And if you ask him what all the best neighborhoods have in common, he’ll tell you: housing dense enough to support local businesses that make you want to walk around, but not big enough to overwhelm you and rob an area of life and energy. However, in an industry driven by returns on investment, it’s not so easy to eschew size and scale for design philosophy. That’s exactly why Coby, together with his partners, Roee Gold and Gabriel Freifeld, founded @backyard with the goal of building at a scale they refer to as the “missing middle.” To date, Backyard has fully completed one project, with a second under construction, a third – their largest yet with 12 units – in pre-development, and a fourth on the horizon. However, it hasn’t all been smooth sailing, with key challenges around raising equity for “missing middle” development and accessing debt for projects that don’t fall cleanly into the buckets of single-family or large-scale multifamily housing. We sat down with Coby to discuss his career, urban design, and the challenges ahead as he works to improve the social fabric and built environment in neighborhoods across the United States. Read more about Coby at: https://lnkd.in/ewe5_fVR #commonplace #realestate #impact #design #access #affordability #funding

Did You Know Thursdays: Deciphering Residential Zoning 🏘️📏 This Thursday, let's unravel the alphabet soup of residential zoning. Understanding zoning classifications can be the key to unlocking the potential of your property. 📏🏘️ Today's Tidbit: Residential Zoning in Ontario Zoning Classes: In Ontario, residential areas are divided into zones like R1, R2, and so on. Each classification has rules on the types of homes that can be built. R1 Zoning: This typically allows for single-detached homes, offering spacious living and a slice of the suburbia dream. R4 Zoning: Aimed at urban development, R4 zones accommodate high-density apartments, making them hotspots for investors and developers. Knowing your zone can influence everything from property value to the type of community you're joining. At ConstructionX, we not only build homes, but we also provide insights into how zoning laws can impact your home ownership and investment decisions. 🏡 Dive deeper into the world of zoning and how it affects your building possibilities at www.constructionx.ca. 👉 Stay informed every Thursday with essential knowledge from the realm of construction and real estate with ConstructionX. 📱 For more Did You Know snippets and construction insights, follow ConstructionX on Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn. #DidYouKnowThursdays #ResidentialZoning #ConstructionX #OntarioZoning #RealEstateKnowledge #BuildingLaws #PropertyInvestment #ZoningLaws

The recent fall in the volume of architectural billings suggests the drop in multifamily home starts is here to stay (at least until next summer). #housing #buildersanddevelopers #housingmarket

"Happy Monday, everyone! Moss and Partners can help find your next purchase, a site for housebuilding, mixed development, affordable housing or interested in commercial development land? Scan the QR code below, and let's connect! Email: mmoss@mossandpartners.co.uk #HouseBuilding #LandDevelopment #AffordableHousing #CommercialDevelopment #MossAndPartners #HappyMonday"

Something doesn’t add up with this report or the way city money resources is being managed. How is it possible that only 2,000 residents benefit from a 471 MILLION Dollar Investment from the city? That comes at a rate of $235,500 per resident, with that budget per person the city may as well just buy those 2,000 each a house for themselves. Not a sustainable scenario giving houses away, but given this budget/per resident management scenario, given each a house would benefit not individuals but families with that same money: 2000 x 2.42 (average household- NYC) = 4,840 residents benefit. Support instead the down payment of a house instead with 47K EACH; and multiply that number times 5 = 24,200 residential grateful and happy with the city about the opportunity to own their own place. Same budget, more business activity. More people happy. Less housing problems. At a rate 230K / Person, TRILLIONS of dollars will be needed to help the millions who actually require attention throughout the city alone. This doesn’t seem to be a sustainable path to resolve a housing crises in a million years. #valueengineering #valueinvesting #budget

A Seattle architect and middle-housing advocate offers recommendations in this detailed op-ed so the recently released Washington State middle housing draft model code can better support middle housing production. Insights include: 📍Using lot coverage calculations instead of FAR and boosting allowed size slightly above SFR would help more middle housing projects pencil out 📍Small apartment buildings are the least expensive, greenest and most viable middle home type–a model code that works for these will also work for ownership townhomes. The draft code needs adjustments to make them feasible. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ga5-cxk7 #MiddleHousing #BuildtheMiddle #ADUs

Recent press about challenges facing the development of much needed housing in Massachusetts has us thinking about the public approvals process for some of our past projects and what can be accomplished when developer, city, and neighborhood goals align--in the right economic environment. Completed in 2016, The Tremont set a new precedent for market-rate housing on Mission Hill, infilling an underutilized site, building on the residential character of the neighborhood, and strengthening the commercial nature of Tremont Street. The 66-unit project, with three stories of apartments over ground floor retail and covered parking, is broken down into two building volumes which define a central courtyard to provide common outdoor space for residents. https://lnkd.in/ea393Cfk

Land opportunity with approved plans for a 23-unit mixed use development: **Significant financial upside, this development was submitted PRIOR to the new Denver affordable housing requirements that went into effect in 2023. If the project was to be submitted today there would be an additional $300-400k in fees that would need to be paid to the city.** An incredible opportunity for investment and development awaits on this 16,786-square-foot lot in Baker. Offering plans for a 23-unit, three-story, mixed-use development, this coveted land offers exceptional potential for an innovative new project. Conveniently situated in proximity to the vibrant Santa Fe Arts District, this property grants easy access to galleries, restaurants and entertainment. This strategic location also provides swift accessibility to 6th Avenue ensuring convenience for both residents and businesses. Imagine bringing a personalized vision to life on this lot in a sought-after locale.     #mhmhomes #milehimodern #thecoolesthomesintown #denverrealestate #denverland #denverlandforsale #denverlandlistings #landlisting #baker #justlisted