Creating Community-Led and Self-Build Homes: A Guide to Collaborative Practice in the UK

Martin Field's book explores how people and communities across the UK are creating homes and neighbourhood communities they want, examining self-build housing and community-led housing. It discusses commonalities and distinctions between these practices and looks at methods and models of local practice, including cohousing, cooperatives, and community land trusts.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 172 pages
Publication date: 24 June 2020
Publisher: Policy Press

In his book titled "Creating Community-Led and Self-Build Homes," Martin Field delves into the diverse ways in which people and communities across the United Kingdom have been actively pursuing the creation of homes and neighborhoods that align with their desired aspirations. By providing a historical context to contemporary practices in the UK, the book explores the concepts of "self-build housing" and "community-led housing," highlighting their similarities and differences in practice. It also examines the potential lessons that can be drawn from other European initiatives.

The book delves into various individual methods and models of local practice, such as cohousing, cooperatives, community land trusts, empty homes, and other intentional communities. It examines the challenges and constraints that have hindered these initiatives to date and explores how future policies and practices can shape their growth and success.

Through comprehensive research and analysis, "Creating Community-Led and Self-Build Homes" offers valuable insights into the ongoing efforts of individuals and communities to shape their living environments. It serves as a resource for policymakers, practitioners, and anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of community-driven housing and the potential for sustainable and inclusive urban development.

Weight: 190g
Dimension: 126 x 202 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781447344391