Ever wanted to live on a boat? – The community led housing
(CLH) movement continues to grow, and we look at ways in which CLH
might take to the water.
The community led housing (CLH) movement continues to grow as a
response to the UK's ongoing housing
crisis. Anyone can become involved in a CLH project, and
this has seen the development of numerous housing projects across
the UK that enable a diverse range of people to take action and
manage projects that build good quality affordable homes.
CLH encourages community participation, giving people control of
their living situation. Group members own, manage or maintain the
homes in the way they find most appropriate. There are various CLH
structures available to facilitate this, including co-housing,
community land trusts, community self-build, development trusts,
housing co-operatives and self-help housing. These structures
ensure each new development benefits the local community, a
specific group of people, or
