AP5 Omvärldsbevakning: London

“Community-led housing is evolving fast, but there are challenges still facing the 80+ groups in London working to make their vision a reality. As partnerships of groups, development professionals, landowners and funders chart this relatively new territory, embracing transparency and sharing frameworks, language and learning will be key to their success. London is building towards a steady pipeline of CLH projects on small sites across the capital, but many groups have ambitions of scale. The benefits could be enormous: bringing CLH principles into regeneration projects, building support for development, saving time and money, and delivering density, social value and cohesion. More broadly, the principles of CLH should not be restricted to a small number of London’s homes. They serve as a reminder of best practice that has a role in all development. CLH demonstrates what co-production looks like in the context of housing and regeneration. It is evolving new ways of working across sectors and bringing new actors into the mix. It can help authorities discharge duties set in national and local policy; build community capacity; deliver additional affordable homes; and help councils, housing associations and developers deliver social value outcomes. CLH is an undeniable asset to London. While it will not be a panacea to the housing crisis, it is raising the bar and showing what people want from the homes they live in. That Londoners have been able to bring their visions forward offers inspiration and a path towards rebuilding trust, showing that the city is truly open.”

Organisationen Future of London har tagit fram rapporten FOUNDATIONS FOR COMMUNITY-LED HOUSING. Se även clhtoolkit.org - ett exempel på en digital verktygslåda för att genomföra användardrivna projekt snabbare och enklare.