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The Well
Toronto, Canada
Developers: RioCan & Allied Properties
SPECIAL FEATURE - URBAN REGENERATION

Hollywood Park
Los Angeles, US
Developer: Wilson Meany

Transforming Communities upscale city of Monterrey, Mexico, masterplanned and designed by designed by Hariri Pontarini Architects. The scheme is located in the
Distrito Armida is a new multi-phase mixed-use community in the
heart of Toronto’s west end. Bordering Front, Spadina, and Wellington,
JERDE. It is located in a district known for modern office offerings, and
thus to fit within the district, Distrito Armida offers a full mixed-use the design includes 1.1 million square feet of office space, 500,000sq ft
of retail and food services, and 1,700 residential units spread throughout
Urban regeneration is a program of land redevelopment that is often used to address urban decay in cities. It involves the clearing project with premier office opportunities. To support these new offices, six buildings connected to a three-level retail base. With the retail and
out of dilapidated areas in inner cities to create opportunities for higher class housing, businesses and other developments. Over a full-spectrum community is conceived, one that includes all support office components opening this year and the residential element opening
the coming pages, RLI takes a look at a selection of global projects that highlight unique examples of urban regeneration. programs for a fully serviced lifestyle. Situated in the south-eastern in 2023, The Well will become a unique mix of shops, restaurants, fresh
edges of San Pedro Garza Garcia, the location of Distrito Armida is food markets, workspaces and residencies that set the stage for innovative
ccording to an article entitled ‘What is urban regeneration? Global urban regeneration projects uniquely positioned to create an essential, lively, and unique offering. collaborations and meaningful experiences in culture, entertainment,
Definition and meaning’ by Enel X, urban regeneration is an A major scheme in Los Angeles is the retail component at Hollywood Views of the iconic mountain skyline of Monterrey, proximity to vibrant community and wellness. The Well has achieved Platinum-level WIRED
Aapproach to city planning to repair the social and economic Park, a 300-acre mega-development in Inglewood centred on SoFi Stadium. communities, a world-class business context, and multitudes of retail and certification from WireScore for its building’s best-in-class digital
problems of an urban area, improving the physical and environmental In total, there will be up to 890,000sq ft of retail surrounded by creative office entertainment opportunities will all serve to attract young professionals, connectivity, technological infrastructure, and commitment to emerging
aspects of the city, as well as the buildings. Urban renewal aims to space. Much more than retail, the site will be home to residences, a park, families, and business owners with a modern outlook and appreciation digital trends.
transform obsolete or blighted areas into economically productive areas and the stadium is nearby as well. Stan Kroenke is leading the Hollywood for urban living. The first three phases of the project are clustered at the PLP Architecture has unveiled vision for Tokyo Cross Park masterplan,
of a community. Park development with Wilson Meany acting as the development manager. southern end of the site and will provide the neighbourhood with office which will create a new district redevelopment in the prestigious
In practical terms, it means an overall plan and vision for cities that is Kroenke owns the Los Angeles Rams. Christopher Meany, Managing Partner and residential towers, a hotel, retail, and a wide array of public spaces Uchisaiwaicho 1-Chome district of Tokyo, Japan. The site is at the very
oriented towards energy efficiency and social inclusivity. It is designed at Wilson Meany, added that in order to create that special sense of place for the community. The neighbourhood of San Pedro Garza Garcia centre of Japanese culture, economy and politics. The masterplan,
to bring back underutilised assets and to redistribute opportunities, you need retail to give visitors and residents a walkable area. Hollywood Park stands somewhat separated from the city centre of Monterrey and is an covering a 230-hectare ‘green heart’, will be connected to the 16ha
increasing urban prosperity and quality of life; however these initiatives will have a combination of large tenants, such as a Cinepolis movie theatre upscale district for young professionals. Hibiya Park and look across to the Imperial Palace of Tokyo. The site will
are complex, lengthy and run the risk of gentrifying private space or and smaller tenants, including Sky’s Gourmet Tacos, Red Bay Coffee and The Well, dubbed as the most ambitious mixed-use endeavour include four towers, a 31m tall podium and a 2ha public plaza, together
privatising the public one, the article continues. Antojitos Martin, a juice and snack bar. in Canada, is being developed by RioCan and Allied Properties and containing offices, commercial facilities, hotels, residential, co-creation

Distrito Armida
Monterrey, Mexico
Developer: GM Capital

Tokyo Cross Park
Tokyo, Japan
Master Designer & Placemaking
Strategist: PLP Architecture