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The Challenge of Introducing Alternative Living Models

Iris Fiebiger - November 12, 2021

The benefits of alternative – or communal – living models are vast. Sharing is not just caring but also great for our pocket, mental health, and the housing market. So, what’s the catch? Introducing...

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Community Land Trusts: Guaranteed Housing Affordability

Iris Fiebiger - January 20, 2022

Everyday people can make a difference in their communities. This is the vision that Community Land Trusts (CLTs) build upon. They are groups of local people who create community assets. And they provide an...

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CityChanger Eef Tanghe: Fulfilling Cohousing Dreams

Iris Fiebiger - February 21, 2022

Have you ever heard of cohousing? This alternative living model promises to combine privacy and community, use space efficiently, and provide plenty of greenery. Eef Tanghe, CityChanger and founder of Cohousing Projects, makes the case...

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A Touch of Dutch: Cohousing Advice from Vrijburcht

Iris Fiebiger - March 10, 2022

The cohousing project Vrijburcht in Amsterdam was built almost two decades ago. Despite the many difficulties that have cropped up along the way, Vrijburcht has stood the test of time and – over the...

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