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	= Case Studies =		= Case Studies =
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		+	See also the article Designing Buildings article co-operative housing examples.

	== Case study: Springhill Co-Housing (Cohousing Company Ltd.) ==		== Case study: Springhill Co-Housing (Cohousing Company Ltd.) ==

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	There are a number of terms that sit alongside co-housing (or sometimes cohousing). These are not necessarily mutually exclusive, for example, a co-housing project can also be a community land trust and may or may not be set up using a co-operative structure. Some of these terms are described below in brief and in detail in linked articles.		There are a number of terms that sit alongside co-housing (or sometimes cohousing). These are not necessarily mutually exclusive, for example, a co-housing project can also be a community land trust and may or may not be set up using a co-operative structure. Some of these terms are described below in brief and in detail in linked articles.
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	The [http://cohousing.org.uk UK Cohousing Network] is the principal resource for co-housing groups in the UK and its website lists dozens of active co-housing groups across the country. While many are open to all and actively seek a generational mix, some may be exclusively for older people. Some are new build; others conversions of existing property. All co-housing projects tend to have a strong focus on engendering more sustainable ways of living.		The [http://cohousing.org.uk UK Cohousing Network] is the principal resource for co-housing groups in the UK and its website lists dozens of active co-housing groups across the country. While many are open to all and actively seek a generational mix, some may be exclusively for older people. Some are new build; others conversions of existing property. All co-housing projects tend to have a strong focus on engendering more sustainable ways of living.

−	= Case study: Springhill Co-Housing (Cohousing Company Ltd.) =	+	= Case Studies =
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		+	== Case study: Springhill Co-Housing (Cohousing Company Ltd.) ==

	Springhill Co-housing is considered the first new build co-housing scheme built in the UK. Based on the Danish model, co-housing is a form of collaborative housing that aims to create a real sense of community and achieve true social and environmental sustainability. Like all co-housing communities, Springhill Community was intentionally formed. The scheme has been planned, owned and managed by the residents who share activities like cooking, eating together, childcare, gardening and administration. Planning permission was granted in June 2001 and it was completed in June 2004.		Springhill Co-housing is considered the first new build co-housing scheme built in the UK. Based on the Danish model, co-housing is a form of collaborative housing that aims to create a real sense of community and achieve true social and environmental sustainability. Like all co-housing communities, Springhill Community was intentionally formed. The scheme has been planned, owned and managed by the residents who share activities like cooking, eating together, childcare, gardening and administration. Planning permission was granted in June 2001 and it was completed in June 2004.
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	For further information visit: [https://www.springhillcohousing.com/ https://www.springhillcohousing.com/] and [https://www.architype.co.uk/project/springhill-co-housing/ https://www.architype.co.uk/project/springhill-co-housing/]		For further information visit: [https://www.springhillcohousing.com/ https://www.springhillcohousing.com/] and [https://www.architype.co.uk/project/springhill-co-housing/ https://www.architype.co.uk/project/springhill-co-housing/]

−	= Case study: Marmalade Lane =	+	== Case study: Marmalade Lane ==

	[http://www.wearetown.co.uk/marmalade-lane Marmalade Lane] - formerly known as K1 is a co-housing project that was delivered in Orchard Park, Cambridge. The site was owned by Cambridge City Council, who following the 2007-8 financial crisis took the decision to use its landholding to bring forward an alternative form of community-led housing development. Cambridge City Council supported [http://www.cambridge-k1.co.uk Cambridge Cohousing Limited] (CCL) in bringing forward plans for a new co-housing development. Working with advisors [http://www.instinctivelygreen.co.uk Instinctively Green] and [http://www.carltd.com Cambridge Architectural Research], CCL prepared a detailed design brief for the scheme.		[http://www.wearetown.co.uk/marmalade-lane Marmalade Lane] - formerly known as K1 is a co-housing project that was delivered in Orchard Park, Cambridge. The site was owned by Cambridge City Council, who following the 2007-8 financial crisis took the decision to use its landholding to bring forward an alternative form of community-led housing development. Cambridge City Council supported [http://www.cambridge-k1.co.uk Cambridge Cohousing Limited] (CCL) in bringing forward plans for a new co-housing development. Working with advisors [http://www.instinctivelygreen.co.uk Instinctively Green] and [http://www.carltd.com Cambridge Architectural Research], CCL prepared a detailed design brief for the scheme.
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	Half of the homes are available for social rent through our housing association partner, Bournemouth Churches Housing Association (BCHA). The other half are for shared ownership either at 80% leasehold purchase, or through the Government’s Help to Buy scheme. Designed to be affordable, high quality, energy efficient, climate resilient and nature friendly, Hazelmead will be managed by the community itself. Car-free streets will provide safe space for children to play. The Common House and outdoor areas will give opportunities for socialising, companionship and mutual support.		Half of the homes are available for social rent through our housing association partner, Bournemouth Churches Housing Association (BCHA). The other half are for shared ownership either at 80% leasehold purchase, or through the Government’s Help to Buy scheme. Designed to be affordable, high quality, energy efficient, climate resilient and nature friendly, Hazelmead will be managed by the community itself. Car-free streets will provide safe space for children to play. The Common House and outdoor areas will give opportunities for socialising, companionship and mutual support.

−	= Case study: Bridport Co-housing =	+	== Case study: Bridport Co-housing ==

	In 2008 a group of local people in Bridport, Dorset, got together to design a co-housing neighbourhood it became, over the next 15 years the largest, all affordable co-housing scheme in the UK and provided mixed tenure intergenerational neighbourhood of eco homes (1 bed flats and 2,3,and 4 bed houses) for 53 households and completed with residents moving into some of the homes in September 2022.		In 2008 a group of local people in Bridport, Dorset, got together to design a co-housing neighbourhood it became, over the next 15 years the largest, all affordable co-housing scheme in the UK and provided mixed tenure intergenerational neighbourhood of eco homes (1 bed flats and 2,3,and 4 bed houses) for 53 households and completed with residents moving into some of the homes in September 2022.

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−	There are a number of terms that sit alongside co-housing. These are not necessarily mutually exclusive, for example, a co-housing project can also be a community land trust and may or may not be set up using a co-operative structure. Some of these terms are described below in brief and in detail in linked articles.	+	There are a number of terms that sit alongside co-housing (or sometimes cohousing). These are not necessarily mutually exclusive, for example, a co-housing project can also be a community land trust and may or may not be set up using a co-operative structure. Some of these terms are described below in brief and in detail in linked articles.

	== Co-housing ==		== Co-housing ==

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−	= Introduction ~~to related terminologies~~ =	+	= Introduction =

−	There are a number of ~~different~~ terms that ~~might~~ sit alongside ~~or have certain differences to the term~~ co-housing~~, these~~ are not necessarily mutually exclusive ~~in that~~ a ~~cohousing~~ project can also be a community land trust and may or may not be set up using a co-operative structure~~, some~~ of these are described below in brief and ~~on other wiki pages:~~	+	There are a number of terms that sit alongside co-housing. These are not necessarily mutually exclusive, for example, a co-housing project can also be a community land trust and may or may not be set up using a co-operative structure. Some of these terms are described below in brief and in detail in linked articles.

	== Co-housing ==		== Co-housing ==

−	~~Co-housing:~~ Communities that are actively self-managed by their their residents jointly. This can apply to completed developments, but also prior to any development, where a small group of people jointly cooperate to take a project from concept to planning, design, construction, through to occupation and management.	+	Communities that are actively self-managed by their their residents jointly. This can apply to completed developments, but also prior to any development, where a small group of people jointly cooperate to take a project from concept to planning, design, construction, through to occupation and management.

	For more information about UK based co-housing visit [https://cohousing.org.uk/ https://cohousing.org.uk/] and [https://diggersanddreamers.org.uk/communities/cohousing https://diggersanddreamers.org.uk/communities/cohousing]		For more information about UK based co-housing visit [https://cohousing.org.uk/ https://cohousing.org.uk/] and [https://diggersanddreamers.org.uk/communities/cohousing https://diggersanddreamers.org.uk/communities/cohousing]
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	== Community-led housing ==		== Community-led housing ==

−	Community-led housing: is a process ~~whereby~~ local communities play a central role in providing their own housing often for specified social groups, such as the elderly or local people. The intention ~~being~~ to engage the community in leading the process of providing housing at affordable rates. See also Community-led housing.	+	Community-led housing is a process in which local communities play a central role in providing their own housing often for specified social groups, such as the elderly or local people. The intention is to engage the community in leading the process of providing housing at affordable rates.
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		+	See also Community-led housing.

	For more information about community-led housing visit [https://www.communityledhomes.org.uk/ https://www.communityledhomes.org.uk/]		For more information about community-led housing visit [https://www.communityledhomes.org.uk/ https://www.communityledhomes.org.uk/]
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	== Co-operative housing ==		== Co-operative housing ==

−	Co-operative housing (housing cooperatives or housing co-ops): describes housing provision using a certain form of legal entity, a cooperative or a corporation, which owns the land (and or the housing units) into which members join or buy into shares as a form of joint organisation, responsibility and ownership. Such a legal entity can also be used for other activities such as design practices, commerce, energy provision and so on. See also Co-operative Housing examples.	+	Co-operative housing (housing cooperatives or housing co-ops) describes housing provision using a certain form of legal entity, a cooperative or a corporation, which owns the land (and or the housing units) into which members join or buy into shares as a form of joint organisation, responsibility and ownership. Such a legal entity can also be used for other activities such as design practices, commerce, energy provision and so on.
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		+	See also Co-operative Housing examples.

	For more information about co-ops and co-op housing visit [https://www.cch.coop/ https://www.cch.coop/] or [https://ldn.coop/ https://ldn.coop/] [https://www.housinginternational.coop/ https://www.housinginternational.coop/] or [https://www.uk.coop/ https://www.uk.coop/] or [https://www.studenthomes.coop/ https://www.studenthomes.coop/]		For more information about co-ops and co-op housing visit [https://www.cch.coop/ https://www.cch.coop/] or [https://ldn.coop/ https://ldn.coop/] [https://www.housinginternational.coop/ https://www.housinginternational.coop/] or [https://www.uk.coop/ https://www.uk.coop/] or [https://www.studenthomes.coop/ https://www.studenthomes.coop/]
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	== Intentional community housing ==		== Intentional community housing ==

−	Intentional community housing: defined as 'a group of people who have chosen to live together or share resources on the basis of common values'. For more information about intentional communities see [https://www.ic.org/ https://www.ic.org/]	+	Intentional community housing is defined as 'a group of people who have chosen to live together or share resources on the basis of common values'.
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		+	For more information about intentional communities see [https://www.ic.org/ https://www.ic.org/]

	== Self-help housing ==		== Self-help housing ==

−	Self-help housing: often refers to refurbishment projects where groups of people or communities, sometimes in housing need take action to restore and renovate abandoned homes themselves to meet housing needs.	+	Self-help housing often refers to refurbishment projects where groups of people or communities, sometimes in housing need take action to restore and renovate abandoned homes themselves to meet housing needs.

	For more information about self-help housing visit [https://www.selfhelpha.co.uk/ https://www.selfhelpha.co.uk/]		For more information about self-help housing visit [https://www.selfhelpha.co.uk/ https://www.selfhelpha.co.uk/]
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	== Community self build housing ==		== Community self build housing ==

−	Community self build housing~~: Housing~~ provision, often new build which involves members actively contributing to aspects of construction, some time using mechanisms such as sweat hours to balance contributions.	+	Community self build housing is housing provision, often new build which involves members actively contributing to aspects of construction, some time using mechanisms such as sweat hours to balance contributions.

	For more information see [https://selfbuildportal.org.uk/ https://selfbuildportal.org.uk/] or [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/self-build-and-custom-housebuilding https://www.gov.uk/guidance/self-build-and-custom-housebuilding]		For more information see [https://selfbuildportal.org.uk/ https://selfbuildportal.org.uk/] or [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/self-build-and-custom-housebuilding https://www.gov.uk/guidance/self-build-and-custom-housebuilding]

−	== Community ~~Land Trusts~~ homes ==	+	== Community land trusts homes ==

−	Community ~~Land Trusts~~ homes: a specific form, placing land ownership into a trust or nonprofit corporation that holds land on behalf of a place-based community, which in turn manages the trust. Housing might be bought and sold to local people at a reduced market rate, or by terms dictated by those of the trust.	+	Community land trusts homes are in a specific form, placing land ownership into a trust or nonprofit corporation that holds land on behalf of a place-based community, which in turn manages the trust. Housing might be bought and sold to local people at a reduced market rate, or by terms dictated by those of the trust.

−	For more information about ~~Community Land Trusts~~ see [https://www.communitylandtrusts.org.uk/ https://www.communitylandtrusts.org.uk/]	+	For more information about community land trusts see [https://www.communitylandtrusts.org.uk/ https://www.communitylandtrusts.org.uk/]

	== Co-living ==		== Co-living ==

−	Co-living: simply refers to the increasingly common form of shared housing where three or more people residing in an area with high housing costs for single occupants, share to reduce living costs.	+	Co-living simply refers to the increasingly common form of shared housing where three or more people residing in an area with high housing costs for single occupants, share to reduce living costs.

	For more information see [https://thearl.org.uk/news/ukaa-announces-launch-of-new-co-living-committee/ https://thearl.org.uk/news/ukaa-announces-launch-of-new-co-living-committee/]		For more information see [https://thearl.org.uk/news/ukaa-announces-launch-of-new-co-living-committee/ https://thearl.org.uk/news/ukaa-announces-launch-of-new-co-living-committee/]
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	== Shared ownership ==		== Shared ownership ==

−	* Shared ownership: is a home ownership system by which the occupier of a dwelling buys a proportion of the property and pays rent on the remainder, typically to a local authority or housing association and as a result of high house prices, relative to average earnings.	+	Shared ownership is a home ownership system by which the occupier of a dwelling buys a proportion of the property and pays rent on the remainder, typically to a local authority or housing association and as a result of high house prices, relative to average earnings.
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		+	See also: Shared ownership.

	== Tenant management organisations ==		== Tenant management organisations ==

−	* Tenant management organisations:	+	A tenant management organisation (TMO) is a group or body of council tenants who collectively manage their homes. TMO's were introduced by the Housing (Right to Manage) Regulations in 1994. TMO's are independent legal bodies which can enter into a formal contract with the council, known as the management agreement. The management agreement outlines the services the TMO has taken responsibility for as well as those that remain under the remit of the council.
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		+	See also: Tenant management organisations.

	= More on Cohousing =		= More on Cohousing =

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−	Many other examples of ~~cohouing~~ projects can be found in various directories including:	+	Many other examples of cohousing projects can be found in various directories including:

	[https://cohousing.org.uk/members-directory/ https://cohousing.org.uk/members-directory/]		[https://cohousing.org.uk/members-directory/ https://cohousing.org.uk/members-directory/]
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	* Affordable housing.		* Affordable housing.
		+	* Alternative and off-grid housing communities in the UK.
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	* Co living.		* Co living.
	* Community energy network.		* Community energy network.

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	== Community-led housing ==		== Community-led housing ==

−	Community-led housing: is a process whereby local communities play a central role in providing their own housing often for specified social groups, such as the elderly or local people. The intention being to engage the community in leading the process of providing housing at affordable rates.	+	Community-led housing: is a process whereby local communities play a central role in providing their own housing often for specified social groups, such as the elderly or local people. The intention being to engage the community in leading the process of providing housing at affordable rates. See also Community-led housing.

	For more information about community-led housing visit [https://www.communityledhomes.org.uk/ https://www.communityledhomes.org.uk/]		For more information about community-led housing visit [https://www.communityledhomes.org.uk/ https://www.communityledhomes.org.uk/]
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	== Co-operative housing ==		== Co-operative housing ==

−	Co-operative housing (housing cooperatives or housing co-ops): describes housing provision using a certain form of legal entity, a cooperative or a corporation, which owns the land (and or the housing units) into which members join or buy into shares as a form of joint organisation, responsibility and ownership. Such a legal entity can also be used for other activities such as design practices, commerce, energy ~~provison~~ and so on.	+	Co-operative housing (housing cooperatives or housing co-ops): describes housing provision using a certain form of legal entity, a cooperative or a corporation, which owns the land (and or the housing units) into which members join or buy into shares as a form of joint organisation, responsibility and ownership. Such a legal entity can also be used for other activities such as design practices, commerce, energy provision and so on. See also Co-operative Housing examples.

	For more information about co-ops and co-op housing visit [https://www.cch.coop/ https://www.cch.coop/] or [https://ldn.coop/ https://ldn.coop/] [https://www.housinginternational.coop/ https://www.housinginternational.coop/] or [https://www.uk.coop/ https://www.uk.coop/] or [https://www.studenthomes.coop/ https://www.studenthomes.coop/]		For more information about co-ops and co-op housing visit [https://www.cch.coop/ https://www.cch.coop/] or [https://ldn.coop/ https://ldn.coop/] [https://www.housinginternational.coop/ https://www.housinginternational.coop/] or [https://www.uk.coop/ https://www.uk.coop/] or [https://www.studenthomes.coop/ https://www.studenthomes.coop/]

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−	= More on ~~Cohousing~~ =	+	= More on Co-housing =

−	~~Cohousing~~ is a method of living that has become established in several countries around the world. Created and run by residents, ~~cohousing~~ developments are communities where people not only know their neighbours but actively manage their neighbourhood alongside them. Whilst the meaning, generally applies to completed developments, some ~~cohousing~~ projects refer to a longer self managed time frame. Where a small group form long before a development is built and cooperate from concept to planning, design to construction, through to occupation and ongoing management.	+	Co-housing is a method of living that has become established in several countries around the world. Created and run by residents, co-housing developments are communities where people not only know their neighbours but actively manage their neighbourhood alongside them. Whilst the meaning, generally applies to completed developments, some co-housing projects refer to a longer self managed time frame. Where a small group form long before a development is built and cooperate from concept to planning, design to construction, through to occupation and ongoing management.

−	Co-housing, co-operative housing and community led housing projects tend to be small enough that everyone can be familiar with each other, but large enough not to force them to be, ~~cohousing~~ communities are built around a shared desire for a sense of belonging, neighbourliness and mutual support that many people feel is missing from modern life and contemporary housing developments. Small schemes maybe just a handful of dwellings, whilst the largest scheme in the UK is over 50 dwellings, and can be in an urban, suburban or a rural location.	+	Co-housing, co-operative housing and community led housing projects tend to be small enough that everyone can be familiar with each other, but large enough not to force them to be, co-housing communities are built around a shared desire for a sense of belonging, neighbourliness and mutual support that many people feel is missing from modern life and contemporary housing developments. Small schemes maybe just a handful of dwellings, whilst the largest scheme in the UK is over 50 dwellings, and can be in an urban, suburban or a rural location.

−	In ~~cohousing~~ communities, just as in conventional neighbourhoods, residents own or rent their own private homes. But everyone also benefits from extra shared facilities and spaces that allow members to do things together. Shared outdoor spaces provide opportunities to grow food, play and be close to nature, and a shared Common House provides additional indoor space for residents to meet, eat and socialise together. Car parking tends to be kept to a minimum and located at the periphery, allowing the central spaces close to homes to be used for other things.	+	In co-housing communities, just as in conventional neighbourhoods, residents own or rent their own private homes. But everyone also benefits from extra shared facilities and spaces that allow members to do things together. Shared outdoor spaces provide opportunities to grow food, play and be close to nature, and a shared Common House provides additional indoor space for residents to meet, eat and socialise together. Car parking tends to be kept to a minimum and located at the periphery, allowing the central spaces close to homes to be used for other things.

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−	Living in a ~~cohousing~~ community brings a few extra responsibilities – residents are encouraged to be actively involved in running the place – but many more benefits. This way of living is part of mainstream housing development in many European countries and has a growing presence in the US. In the UK there are several completed purpose-built ~~cohousing~~ schemes – and many more in the planning or delivery stages.	+	Living in a co-housing community brings a few extra responsibilities – residents are encouraged to be actively involved in running the place – but many more benefits. This way of living is part of mainstream housing development in many European countries and has a growing presence in the US. In the UK there are several completed purpose-built co-housing schemes – and many more in the planning or delivery stages.

−	The [http://cohousing.org.uk UK Cohousing Network] is the principal resource for ~~cohousing~~ groups in the UK and its website lists dozens of active ~~cohousing~~ groups across the country. While many are open to all and actively seek a generational mix, some may be exclusively for older people. Some are new build; others conversions of existing property. All ~~cohousing~~ projects tend to have a strong focus on engendering more sustainable ways of living.	+	The [http://cohousing.org.uk UK Cohousing Network] is the principal resource for co-housing groups in the UK and its website lists dozens of active co-housing groups across the country. While many are open to all and actively seek a generational mix, some may be exclusively for older people. Some are new build; others conversions of existing property. All co-housing projects tend to have a strong focus on engendering more sustainable ways of living.

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	= Case study: Marmalade Lane =		= Case study: Marmalade Lane =

−	[http://www.wearetown.co.uk/marmalade-lane Marmalade Lane] - formerly known as K1 is a ~~cohousing~~ project that was delivered in Orchard Park, Cambridge. The site was owned by Cambridge City Council, who following the 2007-8 financial crisis took the decision to use its landholding to bring forward an alternative form of community-led housing development. Cambridge City Council supported [http://www.cambridge-k1.co.uk Cambridge Cohousing Limited] (CCL) in bringing forward plans for a new ~~cohousing~~ development. Working with advisors [http://www.instinctivelygreen.co.uk Instinctively Green] and [http://www.carltd.com Cambridge Architectural Research], CCL prepared a detailed design brief for the scheme.	+	[http://www.wearetown.co.uk/marmalade-lane Marmalade Lane] - formerly known as K1 is a co-housing project that was delivered in Orchard Park, Cambridge. The site was owned by Cambridge City Council, who following the 2007-8 financial crisis took the decision to use its landholding to bring forward an alternative form of community-led housing development. Cambridge City Council supported [http://www.cambridge-k1.co.uk Cambridge Cohousing Limited] (CCL) in bringing forward plans for a new co-housing development. Working with advisors [http://www.instinctivelygreen.co.uk Instinctively Green] and [http://www.carltd.com Cambridge Architectural Research], CCL prepared a detailed design brief for the scheme.

	In 2015, Cambridge City Council and CCL ran a competitive tendering process to select an enabling developer for the project. It selected a partnership between UK developer [http://www.wearetown.co.uk/ TOWN], and Swedish housing manufacturer [http://www.trivselhus.se/ Trivselhus].		In 2015, Cambridge City Council and CCL ran a competitive tendering process to select an enabling developer for the project. It selected a partnership between UK developer [http://www.wearetown.co.uk/ TOWN], and Swedish housing manufacturer [http://www.trivselhus.se/ Trivselhus].
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	Half of the homes are available for social rent through our housing association partner, Bournemouth Churches Housing Association (BCHA). The other half are for shared ownership either at 80% leasehold purchase, or through the Government’s Help to Buy scheme. Designed to be affordable, high quality, energy efficient, climate resilient and nature friendly, Hazelmead will be managed by the community itself. Car-free streets will provide safe space for children to play. The Common House and outdoor areas will give opportunities for socialising, companionship and mutual support.		Half of the homes are available for social rent through our housing association partner, Bournemouth Churches Housing Association (BCHA). The other half are for shared ownership either at 80% leasehold purchase, or through the Government’s Help to Buy scheme. Designed to be affordable, high quality, energy efficient, climate resilient and nature friendly, Hazelmead will be managed by the community itself. Car-free streets will provide safe space for children to play. The Common House and outdoor areas will give opportunities for socialising, companionship and mutual support.

−	= Case study: Bridport ~~Cohousing~~ =	+	= Case study: Bridport Co-housing =

−	In 2008 a group of local people in Bridport, Dorset, got together to design a ~~cohousing~~ neighbourhood it became, over the next 15 years the largest, all affordable ~~cohousing~~ scheme in the UK and provided mixed tenure intergenerational neighbourhood of eco homes (1 bed flats and 2,3,and 4 bed houses) for 53 households and completed with residents moving into some of the homes in September 2022.	+	In 2008 a group of local people in Bridport, Dorset, got together to design a co-housing neighbourhood it became, over the next 15 years the largest, all affordable co-housing scheme in the UK and provided mixed tenure intergenerational neighbourhood of eco homes (1 bed flats and 2,3,and 4 bed houses) for 53 households and completed with residents moving into some of the homes in September 2022.

	Known locally as Hazelmead the community is also considered the first Cohousing / Community Land Trust combination, including a major partnership with a housing association, the largest community owned micro-grid managing energy created from its solar panels. Moreover, the project is an exemplar for mixed tenure housing including social rental and shared ownership housing including housing for key-workers at the neighbouring hospital.		Known locally as Hazelmead the community is also considered the first Cohousing / Community Land Trust combination, including a major partnership with a housing association, the largest community owned micro-grid managing energy created from its solar panels. Moreover, the project is an exemplar for mixed tenure housing including social rental and shared ownership housing including housing for key-workers at the neighbouring hospital.
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−	Many other examples of ~~cohousing~~ projects can be found in various directories including:	+	Many other examples of co-housing projects can be found in various directories including:

−	[https://cohousing.org.uk/members-directory/ https://cohousing.org.uk/members-directory/]	+	* [https://cohousing.org.uk/members-directory/ https://cohousing.org.uk/members-directory/]
−		+	* [https://diggersanddreamers.org.uk/communities/cohousing https://diggersanddreamers.org.uk/communities/cohousing]
−	[https://diggersanddreamers.org.uk/communities/cohousing https://diggersanddreamers.org.uk/communities/cohousing]	+

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