Co-housing Scheme

This semester 2 project follows on from the theoretical 'levelling up' framework created in my business hub semester 1 project.

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Using the levelling up strategy outlined in semester one, me and my colleague, Jasmine Turner, chose to create a co-housing scheme for those with chronic illnesses and mobility issues as they are part of a marginalised group in Burnley, in particular younger people from this group as current accessible housing schemes are catered towards older dependent people of Burnley. This marginalised group can be looked down upon for not being able to perform as well as typical people within the labour force in order to generate profit, so they often become part of the alternative economy.

 

Co-housing provides an alternative way of living, helping to strengthen the community. For those living with chronic illnesses and disabilities, they often have an isolating experience as many have limited movement and can be bedridden for long periods of time. This framework provides a chance to make a new community which understands each others needs and can help each other, helping mitigate the social exclusion younger people with atypical health and movement circumstances face.