Constraints and possibilities for co-housing to address contemporary urban and ecological crises : A conclusion
(2020) p.202-213- Abstract
- In this conclusion we argue that, while we have demonstrated in this book that definitions of co-housing as well as co-housing practices in different European countries vary, there are some general lessons to be learned for anyone interested in understanding or practising co-housing in the context of advanced capitalist societies. This conclusion has three parts: First, we address the questions asked in the introduction regarding the relation between contemporary co-housing ideas and practices and the discourse on sustainable urban development. Second, we address the questions asked in the introduction regarding the two key dimensions of co-housing, community and autonomy, as understood in relation to the broader contexts of civil society... (More)
- In this conclusion we argue that, while we have demonstrated in this book that definitions of co-housing as well as co-housing practices in different European countries vary, there are some general lessons to be learned for anyone interested in understanding or practising co-housing in the context of advanced capitalist societies. This conclusion has three parts: First, we address the questions asked in the introduction regarding the relation between contemporary co-housing ideas and practices and the discourse on sustainable urban development. Second, we address the questions asked in the introduction regarding the two key dimensions of co-housing, community and autonomy, as understood in relation to the broader contexts of civil society and urban governance. Third, we will conclude by paying particular attention to the constraints on co-housing produced by contemporary urban development regimes as well as the potentials of co-housing to contribute towards more just and ecologically sustainable cities. (Less)
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- author
- Thörn, Håkan ; Larsen, Henrik Gutzon LU ; Hagbert, Pernilla and Wasshede, Cathrin
- organization
- publishing date
- 2020
- type
- Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding
- publication status
- published
- subject
- host publication
- Contemporary Co-housing in Europe : Towards Sustainable Cities? - Towards Sustainable Cities?
- editor
- Hagbert, Pernilla ; Larsen, Henrik Gutzon ; Thörn, Håkan and Wasshede, Cathrin
- pages
- 202 - 213
- publisher
- Routledge
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- scopus:85104751939
- ISBN
- 978-0-429-45017-4
- 978-1-138-32591-3
- DOI
- 10.4324/9780429450174-11
- project
- Cohousing and sustainable urban development: cases from Denmark, Germany, Spain and Sweden
- language
- English
- LU publication?
- yes
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- 7638cf0e-b419-4a1d-a3e6-a074125377e7
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