Stantec's Ken Anderson on designing Sixers' arena for synergy

From PRB+ October: Washington, D.C.'s Smart Street Lighting Project transformed more than 75,000 outdated streetlights into a modern, energy-efficient, and smart-controlled network. Led by the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and featuring innovative luminaires from Cyclone Lighting, this ambitious project is the largest public-private partnership (P3) of its kind in the U.S. The results? It has helped foster safer streets and parks and a stronger sense of community for residents and visitors alike. Read "Lighting The Way" to learn how this groundbreaking initiative came to be: https://lnkd.in/gnaiJJNB

What was once a vacant school in Lansing, Michigan, has been transformed into a vibrant hub for the community. The adaptive reuse of Walter French demonstrates what’s possible when vision, determination, and collaboration drive a long-term transformation. Explore the full story in the second episode of the Tangible Remnants limited series "Building Reuse is Climate Action." Hosted by Quinn Evans associate principal Nakita Reed, AIA, CPHC, LEED AP BD+C, NOMA, the conversation features our team members Ann K. Dilcher, AIA, LEED AP, APT RP and Jaclyn Peterson Melfi, along with Emma Henry, the current Executive Director of Capital Area Housing Partnership, and Rawley Van Fossen, the former Executive Director who is now the current Director of Economic Development and Planning for the City of Lansing, Michigan. Together, they reflect on the journey to transform the historic building. Hear a preview from Emma Henry in this clip and listen to the full episode – The Walter French Project: A Tale of Transformation 🎧 https://lnkd.in/gKmGU_TT #CommunityDesign #AdaptiveReuse #HistoricPreservation #Lansing #BuildingReuse

From: New York Building Congress This morning, the Education, Arts & Culture Committee hosted the team behind the Apollo Theater revitalization, sharing valuable insights on preserving and reimagining landmark cultural institutions. - Panelists discussed funding, design, approvals, community engagement, and project delivery - Leadership from Co-Chairs Jennifer Rice Stone, Gus Maimis, and Linda Chiarelli guided the program - Experts from Consigli Construction, Beyer Blinder Belle, Envoie Projects, and Charcoalblue contributed practical knowledge Conversations like these enhance understanding and foster collaboration in architecture and preservation. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dyYDXKP6 #PRESWERX #FloridaConstruction

We were thrilled to join civic leaders, dignitaries, and special guests at the groundbreaking ceremony for Dayton’s onMain Innovation District — a mixed-use hub for research and technology, workforce development, and community engagement. Shook is a joint venture partner with Skanska as the construction manager for the Think Dayton Building. This five-story, 120,000-square-foot facility will anchor the first phase of construction for onMain, a collaboration between the University of Dayton and Premier Health. The sleek Think Dayton Building will serve as a collaboration center for private industry, academia, and government. Kudos to the project’s design partner, NBBJ Design, on capturing the history of Dayton’s aviation expertise! Special thanks to our state and local officials, JobsOhio, Dayton Development Coalition, University of Dayton, and Premier Health for bringing this project to life! Read more about the Think Dayton Building and the cutting-edge onMain Innovation District: https://lnkd.in/g3hndSZN #onMain #Construction #Dayton #

Virginia Main Street (VMS) empowers nearly 100 communities to pursue economic development rooted in their unique heritage, culture, and historic assets. From technical assistance and grant funding to training and knowledge sharing, VMS supports localities of all sizes—enhancing quality of life, boosting small businesses, and creating vibrant, welcoming downtowns. 🔗 learn more: dhcd.virginia.gov/vms #VirginiaMainStreet #VMS #CommunityRevitalization #EconomicDevelopment #HistoricPreservation #DHCD #MainStreetAmerica Photo Credit: Bob Adameck | Friendly City Photo Corps

Virginia Main Street (VMS) empowers nearly 100 communities to pursue economic development rooted in their unique heritage, culture, and historic assets. From technical assistance and grant funding to training and knowledge sharing, VMS supports localities of all sizes—enhancing quality of life, boosting small businesses, and creating vibrant, welcoming downtowns. 🔗 learn more: dhcd.virginia.gov/vms #VirginiaMainStreet #VMS #CommunityRevitalization #EconomicDevelopment #HistoricPreservation #DHCD #MainStreetAmerica Photo Credit: Bob Adameck | Friendly City Photo Corps

Virginia Main Street (VMS) empowers nearly 100 communities to pursue economic development rooted in their unique heritage, culture, and historic assets. From technical assistance and grant funding to training and knowledge sharing, VMS supports localities of all sizes—enhancing quality of life, boosting small businesses, and creating vibrant, welcoming downtowns. 🔗 learn more: dhcd.virginia.gov/vms #VirginiaMainStreet #VMS #CommunityRevitalization #EconomicDevelopment #HistoricPreservation #DHCD #MainStreetAmerica Photo Credit: Bob Adameck | Friendly City Photo Corps

Virginia Main Street (VMS) empowers nearly 100 communities to pursue economic development rooted in their unique heritage, culture, and historic assets. From technical assistance and grant funding to training and knowledge sharing, VMS supports localities of all sizes—enhancing quality of life, boosting small businesses, and creating vibrant, welcoming downtowns. 🔗 learn more: dhcd.virginia.gov/vms #VirginiaMainStreet #VMS #CommunityRevitalization #EconomicDevelopment #HistoricPreservation #DHCD #MainStreetAmerica Photo Credit: Bob Adameck | Friendly City Photo Corps

Boosting Greensburg’s residential population within the city’s 4-square-mile boundary likely will have to come from building conversions in the downtown business district, a city official said this week. “Housing is our main focus right now. The only residential growth will be by developing residences” in the downtown area, said Alex Italiano, director of planning and development for Greensburg. Italiano spoke to more than 110 community, business and government leaders at the Greensburg Development Conference on Tuesday at Seton Hill University’s Performing Arts Center. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gXDZCMcQ

Research by Coventry University is prompting a more conscious, evidence-based approach, allowing Urban&Civic to create spaces that truly transform how communities live, play and connect, say James Scott and Johanne Thomas. https://lnkd.in/euPwV4US