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There is still time to have your say. “Create a town that people are proud to live in and excited to visit” We’re on a fact-finding mission and we need your help to understand what you as a resident, business or visitor to Bedford or Kempston think we need to make our towns places people are proud to live in and excited to visit. Here are some pointers to help with your thoughts and ideas: Why do you come to our town centres? How can we brighten up our town centres? How can Bedford and Kempston become more family-focused? Should we make more of the history of the areas? How would you improve the entrances to our town centres? Please get your thoughts to us by Wednesday 31 January, details of how to submit your ideas can be found at https://lnkd.in/esGeThaR We know we've lots of people on here who are really passionate about what they believe town centres should be, with some really exciting ideas. We always enjoy reading your comments and will answer where we can, but please remember if you're adding your thoughts in the comments below you will also need to submit your ideas by email or in writing for them to be considered by the team. #bedford #kempston

Another section of #Austin is targeted for revitalization/gentrification. The city's Six Square District, once the predominantly African American center of Austin, has two parcels that are being considered for redevelopment. City officials are considering two development teams for the project, which would prioritize all aspects of affordability: affordable housing, affordable office, affordable retail, etc. Public input will be ongoing for the next three months. Click through the article to find out more about the two development teams and what they are proposing to build in East Austin. #realestate #Texas #development #affordablehousing #housing #retail #office #CRE CoStar Group

With the current high demand for social housing in the UK, how can we attempt to address the structural deficit in housing supply for those in critical need? 📉 Our Framework Operations Lead Adam Sanford recently attended a Bristol Housing Festival roundtable to explore innovative strategies in how we can address this issue. Alongside other stakeholders in attendance, Adam was challenged to provide insight into how local authorities might develop a new broader understanding of value to unlock small sites for housing. Take a look at Adam’s latest blog on why empty retail spaces could hold the key to our ‘housing crisis’ 🏠 https://lnkd.in/eMimkAZs #SCFvalues #housingcrisis