1. UK Cohousing Network NESTA Age Unlimited Senior Cohousing Programme (April 2010)

2. Ageing well in cohousing The NESTA Age Unlimited programme is looking at how people in their 50s and 60s can design and deliver new types of services which help them to age well and prevent the negative effects of retirement. Both intergenerational and senior cohousing are designed to do just that.

3. My story I've lived at The Community Project cohousing in Sussex for last 10 years. Didn't want to grow old on my own I have a rich social and cultural life closely interwoven with others living here I'm the envy of many of my friends Want to pass on the baton to others

4. The Community Project

6. Relentless demand for cohousing Endless stream of visitors Enquiries from - Groups trying to set up a project - Professionals - Individuals re joining existing scheme Network has run workshops, training courses, telephone advice, sold our legal documents and developed website But few have succeeded. Demand relentless – wont go away.

7. New model needed Adapt the partnership model used in the USA and in Europe, particularly Holland and Sweden Encourage partnerships between developers, housing associations and local authorities May be the key to getting cohousing established in UK

8. NESTA funding Network to (1) Prototype cohousing models for use by developers, social landlords and groups of users Develop and test a service to provide advice, guidance and support to older people, developers and social landlord on senior cohousing Raise profile of senior co-housing

9. NESTA funding Network to (2) Provide practical help and guidance to groups and individuals Match-make older people, groups, developers and social landlords Develop a consultancy model for RSLs, developers and local authorities including materials, pricing and business models

10. The Community Project

11. www.cohousing.org.uk