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Rupali Court Cohousing: Affordable homes for an older ethnically diverse community of Lozells, Birmingham

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Written by Harry Randhawa, Director at Triangle Architects, this Housing LIN Case Study (No. 180) explores the creation of Rupali Court, Housing 21's flagship cohousing scheme for older people in Birmingham's diverse Lozells community.

Completed in 2026, the development demonstrates how collaborative design can support independent living and enable residents to age well together.

Key features include:

  • 25 affordable apartments for older people
  • A resident co-design process shaped by local communities
  • A Common House with communal kitchen and lounge
  • Multi-faith and intergenerational spaces
  • Landscaped gardens and a central communal courtyard
  • HAPPI-informed, age-friendly and culturally responsive design

This Housing LIN Case Study will be of interest to housing providers, commissioners, architects, planners and community organisations seeking practical insights into delivering inclusive, community-led housing solutions for an ageing and ethnically diverse population.