SOA Research are putting forward a roadmap for Community-Led Housing infrastructure for Ireland.
New research says communities need to be at the forefront in the creation of accessible and affordable housing.
The think tank SOA Research are putting forward a roadmap for Community-Led Housing infrastructure for Ireland.
They say current government policies focus too much on building 'units' rather than homes.
Join @SOA_ie at 12 today for the launch #Housing #SustainableCommunities https://t.co/LZ2TNZe7RG pic.twitter.com/qrQVzRBBWW
— The Housing Agency Ireland (@HousingAgencyIE) May 13, 2021
Their research found including communities in the early stags of planning, will create better and stronger neighbourhoods.
Padraig Flynn Co-Director of SOA Research, says most houses now are being built for only one type of person:
Padraig Flynn says they are calling on government and local authorities to consider the benefits of community led housing:

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