Description
Book SynopsisExamines self-build housing' and community-led housing', discussing the commonalities and distinctions between these in practice, and what could be learned from other initiatives across Europe.
Trade Review"Martin Field knows community led housing like the back of his hand. This book is an invaluable, up-to-date overview of the sector, demonstrating that it is a diverse grass roots housing movement, that if given the chance can offer an important alternative to our broken housing market" Bob Colenutt, Oxford Brookes University.
Table of ContentsChapter One : The context for community-led practice in the UK; 1.1. Brief history of CLH practice in the UK; 1.2. Policy intent and practical results; 1.3. The accent on ‘affordability’; 1.4. Contrasts with European practice; 1.5 Summary; Chapter Two – ‘Models’ of UK practice; 2.1. Self Build & Custom Build; 2.2. Co-operatives and other ‘mutual’ / ‘tenant management’ bodies 2.3. Community Land Trusts; 2.4. Self Help Housing; 2.5. Cohousing neighbourhoods; 2.6. ‘Low Impact’ settlements / eco-housing; 2.7. Intentional communities; 2.8. Travellers – highways & waterways; 2.9. Summary ; Chapter Three – Shaping future practice; 3.1. Entering the UK mainstream; 3.2 Business planning within community / self build projects; 3.3 Strategies for wider action; 3.4 Concluding comments.
