Community Led Housing – a Feminist Solution
Zoom discussionThe UK is in the midst of a housing crisis. According to the National Housing Federation, this is affecting more than 8 million people, 1 in every 7 people. House prices and rental costs have become unaffordable for many, such that home ownership rates have declined significantly – from 43% for those aged 27 in […]
Wrigleys Webinars
Wrigleys Solicitors' community-led housing team is delivering a series of bite-size webinars over the next few weeks, on legal topics relevant to community-led housing groups. The webinars cover all stages of a community-led housing development, from setting up a new legal structure and financing your project, through to securing your site, contracting with third parties […]
Build Back Better, Embracing better living – powered by PechaKucha
webinar Webinar, WebinarBuild Back Better is a new initiative by New London Architecture to respond to the current crisis. The series looks into the future, beyond the restrictions of our present situation. We invite innovative thinkers to present thought-provoking ideas and solutions for a resilient post-pandemic London. This Build Back Better event will discuss ideas […]
RUSS Webinars: Module 1: Setting up a group, part 1
webinar Webinar, WebinarThis webinar workshop shares RUSS's experience of creating the organisation behind a community-led housing project in London. RUSS is a volunteer-led Community Land Trust based in south London, founded in 2009 with the mission of creating sustainable neighbourhoods and genuinely affordable homes. In June 2018, RUSS was granted planning permission for 33 homes at Church Grove, Ladywell, south east […]
RUSS Webinars: Module 1: Setting up a group, part 2
webinar Webinar, WebinarThis online workshop shares RUSS's experience of creating the organisation behind a community-led housing project in London RUSS is a volunteer-led Community Land Trust based in south London, founded in 2009 with the mission of creating sustainable neighbourhoods and genuinely affordable homes. In June 2018, RUSS was granted planning permission for 33 homes at Church Grove, Ladywell, south east […]
People Powered Homes: exploring the new normal for housing in London
Zoom discussionAs part of Open House fortnight we are hosting a panel discussion on community led housing. In order to meet the challenges of our housing system, we have to do things differently. Join us for a lively panel discussion showcasing community led housing schemes outlining what they are currently doing, what challenges they face and […]
Open House self-guided tour
As part of Open House week we have prepared a self-guided tour for you to visit community led housing projects and shared garden spaces in London. Download the pdf and make your own way around these schemes viewing the places that communities have created together. Please note you will only be able to view projects […]