Growing Older Together: The Case for Housing that is Shaped and Controlled by Older People

This case study report argues that the UK needs to develop more housing that is shaped and controlled by older people themselves. Drawing on recent research, the report describes the specific appeal of resident controlled housing for older people and it shows how such housing contributes to older people’s well-being. Six exemplary case studies describe a variety of established and planned schemes; both for ownership or for rent and with differing models of governance and management. The report provides a summary of developments that are in progress; many of which are at the grass roots level.