Housing with heart

Article Abstract:

Local community development groups and architects in several cities around the nation are working together to fill the void left by government downsizing with well-designed low-income housing. Projects are described in various cities including Lincoln, MA; Oakland, CA; and Chicago, IL.

Architect-designed houses

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It takes a co-op

Article Abstract:

Co-housing, used first in Denmark, is growing in popularity in the US. Cohousing provides participants a sense of community with others who share their social values. Many spaces, chores and home maintenance tasks are shared.

Innovations, Co-ownership, Co-ownership (Real estate)

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Giving shelter

Article Abstract:

Tenants worked with the architects to design the new public housing that replaced some dismal, obsolete housing projects in Chester, PA. Tenants also provided input in the design process for units that were rehabilitated.

Design and construction, Chester, Pennsylvania

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