Cohousing Scotland

Saw this on C4 News earlier and if anything beats it to the Stirling Prize it will have to be pretty astonishing

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Community Living YouTube video by Ecology Building Society

Ecology Building Society supporting cohousing in UK
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any budding cohousers fancy living in this pile?

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Looking for communal living in the Uk?
Diggers and Dreamers produce an online directory as well as publishing books and a monthly podcast with guests from Cohousing, 2960s and 70s communes and other communal projects.
#IntentionalCommunities

diggersanddreamers.org.uk

Number of empty homes on the rise across England The number of vacant properties in England is rising, causing problems for residents and councils.

Do you know what we hate? EMPTY HOMES! England alone has about 265k long-term empty homes, whilst a housing crisis destroys generations. EDMOs are one solution, or you could give us a call!

#Housing #EmptyHomes #TimeforChange #Transformation #RenewalNow

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Underwater turbine spinning for 6 years off Scotland's coast is a breakthrough for tidal energy Submerged in about 40 meters (44 yards) of water off Scotland's coast, a turbine has been spinning for more than six years to harness the power of ocean tides for electricity—a durability mark that de...

for those of us interested but don't have access to the Independent ( also in the National? ) more details here.
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📢 We are pleased to announce the date for this year's Scottish Housing Day!

The importance of good neighbours and communities is the focus for this year’s Scottish Housing Day, which takes place on Wednesday 17 September.

Find out more about how to get involved:

▶️www.cih.org/news/scottis...

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if a current account the banks do it all for you. CASS.

ohh! don't tell everyone 🫣

The Times item ="Celebrity chefs including Ken Hom and Alain Ducasse help create the menu at La Refettorio Paris, where the poor and homeless can enjoy gourmet meals"

totally depressing, then next under your post I see THIS! #joy floods back - 😬 wincing a little bit at "the poor..." as a description.

Housing promoted to Cabinet level with Màiri McAllan appointed as secretary First Minister John Swinney has said that tackling the housing emergency will be at the heart of the Scottish Cabinet with the appointment of Màiri McAllan as cabinet secretary for housing. Upo...

Scotland: A new role of housing secretary has been created in Scotland as the devolved administration steps up its efforts to tackle the housing crisis. Meet Màiri McAllan!

A cartoon showing tenement flats with solar panels on the roofs. Scotland Demands Better. The march for all of us. Edinburgh 25 October 2025. scotland-demands-better.com

Better homes. Better services. A thriving natural environment. Join the march for all of us. Edinburgh - 25 Oct. #WeDemandBetter scotland-demands-better.com

The Global Story of Cohousing Past, Present, and Future

"The Global Story of Cohousing" #CSStride open.substack.com/pub/solidari...

John Swinney confirms winter fuel payments will match rest of UK The First Minister has said pensioners in Scotland will receive the same amount of money as those down South following a U-turn on the allowance…

Winter Fuel Payment - Scottish Pension Age Winter Heating Payment. First Minister John Swinney promises "no pensioner in Scotland will receive less than they would under the new UK scheme" bit.ly/4kLpTRo details will be set out "in due course" by Scottish ministers.

Home - UK Cohousing Network test

suggest research into orgs promoting alternative housing models -expand our choices from ownership to varied social housing, private renting, mutual co ownership, co-living. Good for your wellbeing & pocket too. A handy beginning see cohousing.org.uk a larger org than Scotland (try information tab)

📣 Download your *free* copy of this special issue of Town & Country Planning journal
🏡 This issue focuses on the TCPA's Campaign for Healthy Homes and how to create safe spaces and healthy homes for all
🔗 www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/u...

#HealthyHomes #PlanningReform #HousingCrisis #NewHomes

another model could be students and seniors, both get lonely, and could find friendship in the same building. The Netherlands has adopted this solution.
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Join us at this online workshop in partnership with ALACHO 🏘️

We are looking for input from members as we look to inform the detail of the legislative process and would like to invite you to attend this workshop to let us know your thoughts

Book now ⬇️
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A list of questions, titled "Five questions to ask this #AgeWithoutLimitsDay". The questions reads: 1. Are we accurately and positively representing older adults in our content? 2. Do we showcase older adults experiencing diverse and realistic experiences of ageing? 3. Do the images and language we use challenge ageist stereotypes? 4. Are we including the voices and experiences of older individuals in our storytelling? 5. Are we using age-positive messaging across our channels today – and every day?

Today is #AgeWithoutLimitsDay! Champion @ageingbetter.bsky.social‬ Age Without Limits campaign within your comms by taking a stand against ageism by asking yourself these five questions. Dive into our recent blog on how you can get involved in the campaign today and beyond: https://bit.ly/3GVJdMT

Reeves’ plan for social housing is pitifully small As the FT notes this morning: Chancellor Rachel Reeves will on Wednesday put a £39bn “affordable housing” plan at the heart of her multiyear UK spending review, as she combines a tight squeeze on day-...

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Richard Murphy could be one. The blog he writes daily is searchable, and the comments to posts are worth reading too.
He's likely to be updating this some time - taxingwealth.uk

💜 It’s #LonelinessAwarenessWeek!

AgeScotland has launched a thoughtful new guide with practical advice on how to understand loneliness and build more meaningful social connections.

It's gentle, helpful, and worth a read: nen.press/wp-content/u...

Radical Housing Conference Scotland Part 3 Get ready for the third installment of the Radical Housing Conference in Scotland, where we'll be diving deep into all things housing activi

Reimagining how we live together 🏘️

Senior Innovation Consultant Savannah Fishel will be speaking at two events as part of the Architecture Fringe next week:

📢Radical Housing Conference www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/radical-ho...
📢Cohousing Scotland AGM www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sharing-is...

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oh! that's us 😊

Moving Heaven and Earth with Buried Treasure: The Urgent Need for Multigenerational Cohousing — barefoot architects By David

I love Barefoot Architects, and their work on multigenerational cohousing: "By integrating elements of the past into the future, we create continuity, both physical and emotional in the places we build" www.barefootarchitects.co.uk/barefootblog...

😢 makes our goals seem even more distant then.

In theory, I love the concept of "co-housing." In practice, I can't find even one (out of those registered with The Cohousing Association of the US) that is covid-conscious.

Which is wildly frustrating, when we're one of the groups most in need of like-minded community right now.

an encouraging read for those of us still hoping for cohousing to become 'normal' in Scotland. All the while getting older .... #Soon

Hope anyone in need or homeless sees this