Co-ops special
Series: Inside Housing ; 21(44) 5 November 2004, 23-27(5)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: Presents two articles on housing co-operatives. In "Come together" David Blackman reports on the past, present and viable future of housing co-operatives, which currently manage and own about 15 000 properties in England. Co-operative housing has never taken off with the same success in the UK as in other European countries such as Austria and Denmark. Looks at the new models of co-operative housing, which fit well with government goals of community empowerment and tenant participation. In "Poles apart" David Rodgers surveys how Polish housing co-operatives have tackled the transition from communist control to the free market effectively and continue to make a contribution to new housing provision.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS68442 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 127953-1001 |
Presents two articles on housing co-operatives. In "Come together" David Blackman reports on the past, present and viable future of housing co-operatives, which currently manage and own about 15 000 properties in England. Co-operative housing has never taken off with the same success in the UK as in other European countries such as Austria and Denmark. Looks at the new models of co-operative housing, which fit well with government goals of community empowerment and tenant participation. In "Poles apart" David Rodgers surveys how Polish housing co-operatives have tackled the transition from communist control to the free market effectively and continue to make a contribution to new housing provision.