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Earlier this week, Southwark Council, Ledbury Estate residents and development partner Higgins Partnerships celebrated the start of the first phase of building works at Ledbury Estate. The first phase of construction is taking place on the site of the former Bromyard House and will provide 80 new homes across two blocks — 45 council houses, 15 shared ownership homes and 20 properties for private sale. The new council homes will be prioritised for former residents who had to vacate their previous homes due to safety issues, and the shared ownership homes will be designated for leaseholders of the Ledbury towers. Cllr Helen Dennis, Cabinet Member for New Homes and Sustainable Development, says: "I’m so thrilled to see works get underway on this estate — it’s a really exciting marker in the long journey we have been on with residents to replace the previous homes in the towers with the fire safe, high-quality new homes our residents deserve." Dominic Higgins, Chief Operating Officer for Higgins Group adds: "As well as delivering these high quality new homes for local residents, we are committed to delivering community engagement and social value and ensuring we leave a lasting legacy for generations to come. As work progresses, we will be working with the local community to provide training and employment opportunities as well supporting social value opportunities and providing volunteering hours to community projects." https://lnkd.in/ehu5RTsY #redevelopment #regeneration #construction #newhomes #councilhousing #sharedownership #privatesale #council #developmentpartner #residents #residentconsultation #socialvalue #training #employmentopportunities

Housing is important. 🏘️Why? To house our workforce! 👂Listen to what top employers in our region have to say about housing. . . . . . #prescott #prescottvalleyaz #prescottvalley #prescottaz #fainsignaturegroup #communitybuilder #housing #attainablehousing #housingshortage #housingsupplycrisis #solutions #housingforall

Leading social landlords from across the West Midlands join forces to tell the candidates vying to be the region’s next Mayor that the next four years offers a golden opportunity for housing in the region, should we choose to take it. At a special Mayoral Husting on Housing, organised by the Centre for the New Midlands, Vice-Chair of West Midlands Housing Partnership (WMHAP) and CEO of GreenSquareAccord, Ruth Cooke launched the partnerships regional housing manifesto. Ruth says: "Our manifesto outlines what we as regional anchor institutions can do to realise the opportunities that stand before us as a collective. We, as a region, have the opportunity over the next four years to increase the amount of truly affordable homes built in our region, create places where people not just want to live and stay but that they want to invest in, and lead the country in the retrofitting of older homes with modern green technology. If we miss this opportunity and fall behind it will not just be our tenants who suffer, it will be our region too." https://lnkd.in/emSw6UPH #mayoralcandidates #westmidlands #housing #affordablehomes #socialhousing #housebuilding #retrofit #regionaleconomy #skills #greentechnology #manifesto #sociallandlords #housingassociations

"Local authorities stand as pioneers in the realm of innovative housing initiatives, continually striving to foster vibrant, resilient communities," says Andrew Gunning from Global Home Warranties Ltd. "As the housing landscape undergoes rapid transformations, a powerful tool has emerged to potentially revolutionise how local authorities approach their new building stock: structural warranties. Traditionally associated with the private sector, these warranties are gaining prominence as a means to fortify communities." In our most recent issue, Andrew delved into how local authorities can harness the benefits of structural warranties to ensure safer, well-constructed social housing, and affordable living solutions, fostering lasting community connections. You can read Andrew's article on our website here: https://lnkd.in/e_2dHBUS #localauthorities #councils #socialhousing #affordablehousing #housing #affordableliving #construction #structuralwarranties #communities #communityconnections

This Rural Housing Week we're joining peers to highlight the many social and economic benefits of affordable housing to rural communities. Hear from a young couple who have recently been able to move into their dream home, in the stunning rural village of Wolsingham, County Durham. The new build development at Stanners Close offers 20 new homes, designed to fit in seamlessly with the local landscape. We are proud to be able to offer a range of affordable and accessible homes in this community, and use the local supply chain doing so. Affordable housing is essential to the prosperity of rural communities. Research shows that building just 10 affordable homes in a rural area generates £1.4m for the economy and supports an average of 26 jobs in the area. However, despite the relatively small scale of these projects, building new affordable homes in rural areas is extremely challenging. This is why we're supporting the National Housing Federation's call for a long-term #planforhousing from the upcoming government. #RuralHousingWeek #believehousing Alan Smith Faye Gordon Kate Abson Rebecca Marshall

UP NOW on ImpactAlpha: Real Revitalization (Part 2): Worker co-op turns distressed homes in West Baltimore into affordable housing and shared equity. Appalachian Field Services and Rising Housing, subsidiaries of WaterBottle, a worker-owned cooperative holding company with 34 Black and Latine worker-owners, work in tandem to acquire and renovate extremely distressed single-family homes in West Baltimore. The goal: to create affordable housing and shared equity ownership of the homes for the workers, as well as future tenants. David Lidz Stephanie García Kate Khatib Baltimore Roundtable for Economic Democracy Obran Cooperative https://lnkd.in/evyUiNFq

Honoring the Legacy of Doug Plambeck: Plambeck Gardens Affordable Housing We are thrilled to show the progress of Plambeck Gardens Affordable Housing in Tualatin, a project that will offer 116 affordable homes to local residents. With 47 units available to those at 30% of Area Median Income, and 69 units available to those at 40-60% AMI, this development will make a tremendous impact on our community. LMC Construction Zavala Corporation Affordable housing is crucial for local communities as it promotes economic stability, allowing individuals and families to save and invest in their future. This not only benefits them personally but also positively impacts the local economy. Moreover, affordable housing is a community issue, essential for creating inclusive, supportive environments where all members can thrive. #AffordableHousing #DougPlambeckLegacy #CommunityImpact #affordablehousing #teamwork #lmcconstruction #zavalacorporation

The Western Cape Government Inclusionary Housing Policy Framework (2022) lays the basis for #InclusionaryHousing as a #LandValueCapture Tool. This means that the benefits of increased land-use rights are shared for public benefit through the inclusion of more affordable housing. This can be seen in the successful implementation of Stellenbosch’s Inclusionary Zoning Policy in 2023.   Therefore, DAG encourages the City of Cape Town to adopt an Inclusionary Housing Zoning (IHZ) Policy. While this is not a silver bullet to solving the #housingcrisis, Inclusionary Housing is one of the important tools governments has to bring more #affordablehousing into well-located areas and address the increasing gap in the housing market.  

Soaring housing costs force essential workers out of the communities they serve, creating long commutes, hurting businesses, and weakening local ties. Affordable housing empowers workers, strengthens businesses, and builds vibrant communities – everyone deserves a home, and everyone benefits from a strong local workforce. #HODC #AffordableHousing #WorkforceHousing #SupportiveHousing #IllinoisHousing #Housing #HousingWage #StrongCommunities