7R is the first warehouse and industrial developer to join the Urban Land Institute Poland
7R has joined the Urban Land Institute to help shape the future of the real estate industry and establish the highest quality standards in the warehouse market…
Elżbieta LaudyJune 8, 20214-minute read
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7R has joined the Urban Land Institute to help shape the future of the real estate industry and establish the highest quality standards in the warehouse market alongside other members of the organization.
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) is the world’s oldest and largest network of interdisciplinary real estate and land use experts. As a nonprofit organization, it studies issues critical to improving the quality of life and sustainability of urban areas.
Until now, it has been offices and the commercial sector that have shaped the architecture of cities. However, this important role now also falls to warehouses, which are becoming a key element of urban landscapes and local communities. 7R is developing a network of last-mile warehouses, 7R City Flex. These warehouses are located within a 30-minute drive of city centers and streamline the final link in supply chains. The location of these facilities, within Poland’s metropolitan areas, puts the developer in a position to truly shape the country’s urban spaces.
Warehouse developers are becoming key players in the creation of sustainable solutions in cities. Furthermore, as this sector grows and becomes more professional, its representatives bear an increasing responsibility toward the environment, the economy, and local communities. At 7R, concern for the environment and the people in and around our facilities are two of the most important elements of our business strategy. We have established a team at 7R dedicated to researching and developing new eco-friendly solutions for our facilities, ensuring building aesthetics, and designing features that enhance the comfort of the working environment in 7R warehouses. We also rely on partnerships and the exchange of expertise. Joining ULI grants us access to a global platform for sharing knowledge and best practices in sustainable construction and urban trends.
Tomasz Lubowiecki
Chairman of the Board at 7R
The Urban Land Institute’s mission is to promote responsible land use and create and support communities around the world. ULI’s publications, webinars, and educational workshops offer inspiration and practical guidance to help members build their businesses. ULI also ensures access to the latest research, reports, and best practices.
The Urban Land Institute’s members around the world include representatives from many professions and industries. It’s not just architects, developers, or commercial or residential real estate companies. It is an organization that brings together various professionals within a horizontal structure. Thanks to this, it serves as a platform for exchanging ideas, experiences, and best practices across many fields, in accordance with the principles of sustainable urban development and spatial planning. That is why we are so pleased that 7R, a company active in the warehouse market, has joined ULI Poland as a corporate member. We strive to closely monitor market changes and their impact on the environment and urban communities. The warehouse industry, as a whole, certainly has much to achieve, for example, in terms of environmental awareness in many development processes. We hope that cooperation with market leaders such as 7R will contribute to further positive changes in this area within the Polish market.
Dorota Wysokińska-Kuzdra
President of ULI Poland
Despite stable energy demand, CO2 emissions from global building operations and construction reached an all-time high in 2019. Together with the production, transportation, and use of construction materials, this accounts for 38% of global CO2 emissions, according to the 2020 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction, released by the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction.
At 7R, we take our responsibility to reduce the carbon footprint of our buildings very seriously. With this in mind, the company’s long-term plan is to make the warehouses we build completely zero-emission. Of course, this is a time-consuming process, divided into stages, which depends largely on awareness, but also on the specific needs of our tenants. In our logistics parks and urban warehouses, we offer a range of solutions, including efficient energy and water management, solar panels, LED lighting, and building management systems (BMS), which will help our clients select a property that aligns with their sustainable development strategy.
Tomasz Lubowiecki
Chairman of the Board at 7R
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Elżbieta Laudy
Marketing & Digital Manager
Elżbieta Laudy serves as Digital & Marketing Manager at 7R SA, where she is responsible for developing digital and marketing initiatives that support brand visibility, online communication…
