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By: Series: Inside Housing ; 21(5) 16 April 2004, 18-20(3)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: Looks at the value of community self-build to housing associations seeking tenant pride in home and neighbourhood. Explains what community self-build is and provides a case study of a Boleyn and Forest Housing Society scheme. Although self-build in the UK is booming with 15 000-20 000 schemes initiated each year, only six housing associations are currently committed to regular output of community self-build developments. Presents views on the benefits to housing associations of these schemes and also the difficulties involved in managing them.

Looks at the value of community self-build to housing associations seeking tenant pride in home and neighbourhood. Explains what community self-build is and provides a case study of a Boleyn and Forest Housing Society scheme. Although self-build in the UK is booming with 15 000-20 000 schemes initiated each year, only six housing associations are currently committed to regular output of community self-build developments. Presents views on the benefits to housing associations of these schemes and also the difficulties involved in managing them.