Publications
Roadmapping Community-LedHousing in Ireland
PUBLICATION 2021
Published in 2021. This 15-month multi-stakeholder research project culminated in a series of five handbooks roadmapping the advancement of CLH projects in Ireland.
ReimaginingElderhood
ACTION RESEARCH & EXHIBITION 2023
An action research initiative, co-designing ‘future oriented’ neighbourhoods that foster community for all ages and maximise the possibilities for positive ageing in Ireland.
Community-Led HousingZine Series
ZINE SERIES 2019
A series of short zines published by SOA on the topics of CoHousing, Land Management, Finance, and Strategies for Participatory Design & Affordable Construction.
Public Events & Education
MakingNeighbourhoods
SEMINAR & EXHIBITION 2023
A seminar and publication exploring creative approaches to community-led neighbourhood making. Joining the dots between community-led activism and high-level supports.
New Habit(at)s - South East Technological University
SEMINAR & EXHIBITION 2023
SOA designed and delivered a full-day
symposium on Community-Led Housing, as part of the wider HCI “Resilient Design Curricula” architecture programme reform.
CoHousingHere!
CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION 2019
A 2-day conference bringing together innovators, policymakers and activists from across Europe. Included 16 speakers who approached themes of collaboration, participation and agency in cohousing.
Network Development
European CommunityLand Trust Network
EU NETWORK 2023 -
Since 2021, SOA have acted as Irish partner in the European CLT network, a cross-country partnership working to develop a viable Community Land Trust model for Europe.
Sustainable Housingfor Inclusive and Cohesive Cities
EU NETWORK 2020-22
Sustainable Housing for Inclusive and Cohesive Cities (SHICC) supported the growth of Community Land Trusts (CLTs) across the North-West European region. Now become the EUCLTN.
CoHousing CafeSeries
EVENT SERIES 2019
A networking event where participants could learn and share information about cohousing, hear from experts and existing groups, and get involved in projects.
Pilot Project Development
Upcycling Trust
PILOT DEMONSTRATOR 2024 -
A pilot demonstrator in Cork City. Exploring the role of the Community Land Trust as a vehicle for circular renovation, addressing dereliction and creating affordable housing.
Living GeorgianCity
PILOT CONSULTANCY 2020 -
Consultancy to Limerick City Council, exploring the potential of Community-Led Housing to restore vacant and derelict properties in Limerick’s Georgian Quarter.
Tascfhórsa UíbhRáthaigh
PILOT CONSULTANCY 2022 -
Piloting the creation of affordable community-led homes on the Iveragh Peninsula in Co.Kerry, working with Tascfhórsa Ghaeltacht Uíbh Ráthaigh.