Event date
Agenda
12:30 PM - 12:45 PM
Introducing cohousing in the UK
Owen Jarvis, UK Cohousing Network's Chief Executive introduces the session and provides background to cohousing and it's growth in the UK
12:45 PM - 01:00 PM
Why Cohousing? Housing 21s Strategy
Strategic Leadership and the Journey to Rupali Court Steph Ramsden, Director of Acquisitions, Sales and Partnerships at Housing 21, shares the strategic background behind Housing 21’s decision to explore cohousing principles within social rental housing. Drawing on the development of Rupali Court in Birmingham, she will reflect on leadership buy-in, organisational decision-making, partnership working, key milestones in the delivery journey, and Housing 21’s thinking on the future role of community-centred housing models.
01:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Community Engagement and Partnership Working
Dawn Carr
Dawn Carr, Cohousing Partnerships Manager at Housing 21, explores the role of community engagement and partnership working in the development of Rupali Court. She will share insights into working with local agencies and communities, and the importance of involving future residents in shaping the design, culture and day-to-day life of their future homes.
01:15 PM - 01:30 PM
The Co-Design Process with Residents
Harry Randhawa, Director at Triangle Architects, discusses the co-design approach used in the development of Rupali Court and how the design process was adapted to ensure future residents and the local community could meaningfully shape the buildings, shared spaces and wider vision for the scheme.
01:30 PM - 01:55 PM
Questions and Answers
01:55 PM - 02:00 PM
Wrapping up and next steps
12:30 PM - 12:45 PM
Introducing cohousing in the UK
Owen Jarvis, UK Cohousing Network's Chief Executive introduces the session and provides background to cohousing and it's growth in the UK
12:45 PM - 01:00 PM
Why Cohousing? Housing 21s Strategy
Strategic Leadership and the Journey to Rupali Court Steph Ramsden, Director of Acquisitions, Sales and Partnerships at Housing 21, shares the strategic background behind Housing 21’s decision to explore cohousing principles within social rental housing. Drawing on the development of Rupali Court in Birmingham, she will reflect on leadership buy-in, organisational decision-making, partnership working, key milestones in the delivery journey, and Housing 21’s thinking on the future role of community-centred housing models.
01:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Community Engagement and Partnership Working
Dawn Carr
Dawn Carr, Cohousing Partnerships Manager at Housing 21, explores the role of community engagement and partnership working in the development of Rupali Court. She will share insights into working with local agencies and communities, and the importance of involving future residents in shaping the design, culture and day-to-day life of their future homes.
01:15 PM - 01:30 PM
The Co-Design Process with Residents
Harry Randhawa, Director at Triangle Architects, discusses the co-design approach used in the development of Rupali Court and how the design process was adapted to ensure future residents and the local community could meaningfully shape the buildings, shared spaces and wider vision for the scheme.
01:30 PM - 01:55 PM
Questions and Answers
01:55 PM - 02:00 PM
