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Profiles of cutting edge projects working in social and affordable housing around the UK

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Utopia revisited
As David Cameron seeks to revive the principles of garden cities with a consultation due later this year, Colin Wiles examines whether his vision will come to fruition
Ageing sustainably
By 2020 China will have more than 260 million people over the age of 65. Jess McCabe gets a glimpse at how the country plans to house some of them in a giant eco-city
Brazil needs a new approach
Brazil needs a shift in attitude if it is to successfully tackle its growing housing crisis, says Ruban Selvanayagam

Utopia revisited

As David Cameron seeks to revive the principles of garden cities with a consultation due later this year, Colin Wiles examines whether his vision will come to fruition

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Dressed for success

18/05/2012

Birmingham’s Forgotten Vintage is much more than just a second-hand fashion store. Laura Jane Johnson reveals how it is helping the city’s homeless
Teaming up with the Met

11/05/2012

What happened when a housing association joined its local police force to improve the response to anti-social behaviour? Simon Brandon finds out
Problems shared

08/05/2012

Housing providers can play a key role in tackling domestic violence. Here one specialist charity explains how it is working with the sector to improve support.
Cold cottage rescue

20/04/2012

Isolation from mains gas can spell financial hardship. Alex Turner investigates how Cornish landlords are exploring renewable energy solutions to rural fuel poverty
Personal shopper

13/04/2012

Housing association Orbit’s in-house procurement team has found itself in demand as other social landlords seek its expertise. Jess McCabe finds out the secrets to its success
Open-door policy

05/04/2012

Allowing private landlords to validate local housing allowance claims can help councils simplify their procedures and cut their housing waiting lists. Neil Merrick heads to Derbyshire to find out how
A friend in need

30/03/2012

Edinburgh’s Homelessness Prevention Service is making a big difference to vulnerable residents in the city. Sam Thorp finds out how the council-commissioned service works
The power of youth

23/03/2012

Last summer’s riots demonstrated how disenfranchised some young people are from their communities. Beena Nadeem meets the teenagers teaching social landlords how to put that right

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