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The #flighttoquality series returns! Take a look at Downtown Detroit's Capitol Park. This is now a beautiful public space with a great roster of retail and office tenants. Lo and behold, quality buildings attract quality tenants... Capitol Park up to about maybe eight years ago was a tough part of town, and that's being polite. I keep things pretty family friendly on these posts, so let's just say the atmosphere here was anything but family friendly. Think of NYC's Times Square in the 1970s. The sites, the sounds, and the smells got pretty rough in a big hurry. Today, we have upmarket apartments built by Broder Sachse Real Estate and a few others. Class A tenants like PEA Group, Rehmann, District by Design, and Gensler are in the neighborhood. Also, the food here is top notch: Dessert Oasis, Cannelle, Layla, La Lanterna, and Prime & Proper cover all the bases—from coffee to steaks. Walking through this area in 2012, it would be impossible to imagine what's been accomplished now. Capitol Park demonstrates in no uncertain terms that the flight to quality dynamic only works when there's quality places to go. Without the investments in the public infrastructure and some visionary developers taking some calculated risks on some of these great old buildings, none of these tenants would ever have even though to come here. #detroitteam & #brokerpals: Brendan Matt Steve Gabe Jared Wendy Beth Mark Eric Jeffrey Scott Bill Connor John Janet Randy Michael Lori Bill Renee Kurt Anthony Steven Mark Darryl Khalil Kelly Josh Nigel Jim Adam Nicole Christopher Mike Kim: not sure about you, but Capitol Park has become one of my favorite spots in Detroit. #savills #detroit #ccim #sior —

NEW TO MARKET FOR SALE: Not a lot of opportunities come along like this in Ohio City... This two-story 8,200 SF mixed-use gem boasts frontage on Lorain Avenue and Market Ave (now a bustling pedestrian-only street). Ready-to-go 4,100 SF restaurant space with a charming patio awaits a new owner/occupier. Upstairs, discover beautifully appointed offices, fully leased with excellent tenants. What sets it apart: --Thoughtful historic restoration. Abundant character minus the typical older-building hassles. --Unbeatable location. Embrace the dual exposure on Lorain's busy thoroughfare and Market Ave's vibrant pedestrian scene. --Low maintenance and hassle-free ownership. With minimal common areas, new roofing and HVAC systems, and full occupancy upstairs, peace of mind comes standard. $1,500,000 Cushman & Wakefield | CRESCO Real Estate George J Pofok, CCIM, SIOR Ryan Curtin

"While sidewalk sheds were created to protect New Yorkers from unsafe buildings and construction sites, their appearance has gotten out of control." The “Get Sheds Down” plan will improve public safety and quality of life by removing ugly green sidewalk sheds more quickly and replacing them, where possible, with more aesthetic or less intrusive alternatives, like safety netting, that keeps New Yorkers safe without creating blight in public space. Learn more about the plan in the full op-ed by Mayor Eric Adams! https://lnkd.in/eD-asYB4

The opportunity for reinvestment in communties through good design solutions is limitless.

there is money to be made with good design

This is the type of investment that my colleagues at Nicetown CDC is making for its neighborhood https://lnkd.in/e6J7U7Mp Vision+Planning+Investment=Equity

Parks created to bring people to moments of wonder and joy as they rediscover and reclaim their public urban waterfronts have been phenomenally successful - especially in #chattanooga What we ask these precious landscapes to do next is a natural evolution as these parks continue serving and shaping our urban centers. Skate to where the puck will be, not where it was. Join the discussion here. #whatsnext

Serene Living By the Lake in Oakville, Ontario Nestled along the picturesque shores of Lake Ontario, Oakville, Ontario offers a lifestyle that seamlessly blends the tranquility of lakeside living with the convenience of modern amenities. Living beside the lake in Oakville is a dream come true for many, and it's easy to see why. Recreation: Oakville's lakeside location offers a plethora of recreational opportunities. You can spend your weekends sailing, paddleboarding, or even just lounging on the beach. The Bronte Harbour and Oakville Harbour Marina provide easy access to these water-based activities. If you're a golfer, you'll find a number of world-class golf courses in the area. Community Spirit: Oakville boasts a close-knit and vibrant community. The lakeside neighborhoods are known for their friendly residents who often gather for events, festivals, and community activities. There's a strong sense of pride in the town's history and natural beauty, which is reflected in the well-preserved heritage buildings and parks. Convenience: Living beside the lake in Oakville doesn't mean sacrificing convenience. The town is well-connected to Toronto via major highways and commuter train services, making it easy to access the big city for work or leisure. Oakville also has excellent schools, healthcare facilities, and shopping centers to meet all your daily needs. In Oakville, Ontario, living beside the lake is not just a location; it's a lifestyle. It's a place where natural beauty, recreation, community, culture, and convenience come together to create the perfect setting for your dream home. If you're seeking a harmonious blend of serenity and urban amenities, Oakville's lakeside living might just be the ideal choice for you. #oakville #lifestyle #architecture #community

Top This! I’ve been the Executive Director and official spokesperson for the modular construction industry for a little over 19 years. For the first half of my time in this industry, most of the modular buildings we saw were 1-3 stories. On occasion, we would see a four even five story project! When Deluxe Building Systems dropped seven stories in New York City with their “Stack” project, I thought we were really something. Soon, we began to see 17 and 21 story projects popping up in England and had to take a trip there to check it out. Back in New York, the highly publicized Atlantic Yards 32-story modular project set the new standard for the tallest modular building in the world – until that too was surpassed in England and Singapore. A majority of modular projects are still 1-3 stories, but many more are now 4-7 stories in height. But I never thought I’d see that day when a 13-story modular building was under development and very few in the industry even noticed. It used to be ground-breaking industry news if someone did a 13-story modular project. And it used to be ground-breaking news if a top 10 GC started using modular construction. And a modular project built to Passive Haus and LEED Platinum? And a project where forty-seven units will house the previously homeless in NYC while forty more will be for low income? Well, here we are. Gilbane Development Company is doing exactly that – a 13 story Passive Haus, LEED Platinum project to house the former homeless and low-income residents. Great work Gilbane Building Company! I can’t wait to see what this industry does next! #modularconstruction https://223linden.com/