Homes and Neighbourhoods for All – Urbanism and Affordable Housing in the UK
This event will explore a range of local authority and community-led affordable housing models from London and beyond. Through a combination of presentations and panel discussions we will discuss how the delivery of affordable homes and neighbourhoods is responding to the ever changing UK policy and funding context. This event is hosted at Karakusevic Carson […]
Community led housing for housing professionals
The Foundry The Foundry, 17 Oval Way, Vauxhall, LondonIf you are a professional working in the house building sector, community-led housing projects in your area need your expertise.
RUSS Housing Meeting vol. 6: London’s Housing Crisis
RUSS Ladywell Self-build Community Space 12 Church Grove, LondonCommunity Land Trusts all over the UK are fighting rapid gentrification by putting housing in community ownership, with homes sold or rented at a rate linked to local wages and membership open to anyone with a connection to the area.
RTPI President’s Visit
webinar Webinar, WebinarPresident of the Royal Town Planning Institute, Sue Manns, will be virtually visiting award winning community land trust projects in Lewisham: Brasted Close and Church Grove, learning more about the people and the stories behind how the schemes came about, and lessons learnt for planning other community led housing projects across London.
Cohousing Cafe: Copper Lane
Simon Bayly, founder member of Copper Lane Cohousing in North London hosts a session about the development and evolution of the project, focusing on the opportunities and challenges of understanding cohousing projects as places to experiment with culturally ingrained notions of public and private. Followed by Q&A and discussion with participants. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81963801781?pwd=SEJsRzZCOWRLOU9hNENIa1E1Qk05UT09 […]
NCLT Member Elevenses
Members of the National CLT Network can join others for a cuppa every other Tuesday! Meet members, and the the NCLT team for latest updates, ideas and support. More information here
RUSS Webinars: Sustainable Energy for Communities
The RUSS School for Community Led Housing is moving online! RUSS Webinars vol 1: Sustainable Energy for Communities How does 'renewable' or 'sustainable' energy work on a global scale; what does it look like in the UK, and how can we get renewable energy as well as energy-efficiency in our homes and communities? Join Lauren […]
Cohousing Cafe: Vrijburcht, a pioneering project from Amsterdam
Zoom discussionVrijburcht is a trailblazing example of community-led cohousing where a vibrant “village” complex has been created. Mellis Haward, director of community-housing architects Archio, visited the housing as part of a research trip. She will discuss what makes the scheme so dynamic and cohesive, and how lessons can be learnt from this project for emerging UK co-housing […]
Virtual Book Launch: Community Led Regeneration
Join Pablo Sendra and Daniel Fitzpatrick for the virtual book launch of 'Community-Led Regeneration: A Toolkit for Residents and Planners' book your place here UCL are hosting a virtual gathering of activists and academics to present the book Community-Led Regeneration and discuss the experiences of London communities opposing social housing demolition. The book chronicles […]
RUSS Webinars: Learning from our Neighbours
The RUSS School for Community Led Housing is moving online! RUSS Webinars vol 2: Learning from our Neighbours Join Ted Stevens, OBE, RUSS Trustee Ted spent 2 years travelling Europe, visitng cores of innovative community led housing schemes. His talk will showcase the most interesting projects from Europe, the UK and further afield. What can […]
NCLT Member Elevenses
Members of the National CLT Network can join others for a cuppa every other Tuesday! Meet members, and the the NCLT team for latest updates, ideas and support. More information here
Finance for CLTs: navigating pitfalls and challenges in the current climate
Join National CLT Network as Triodos Bank give a presentation covering the essentials of financing for CLTs, with special focus paid to any particular challenges of the current climate. There will also be a Q&A for you to ask your burning finance questions. These can be sent when you sign-up or during the Q&A itself. […]
Citizen-led responses to the Housing Crisis
There is a housing crisis in the UK, which manifests in lack of affordability, diminishing social cohesion and massive environmental impact. Community led housing is a response to this crisis, with citizens seeking to develop affordable homes that meet local need and respect the environment.
Community Shares: Raising the Right Type of Finance
Over 150,000 people have now invested in community shares and democratically own and run community businesses across the UK. Through this unique form of finance, communities have saved local shops and pubs, financed renewable energy schemes, transformed community facilities, supported local food growing, funded new football clubs, restored heritage buildings, and above all, built stronger, […]