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Community Housing Development of the Year Award
For housing built with and for its community
About this category
The Community Housing Development of the Year Award recognises a community-led, co-housing or community land trust development that puts residents at its heart.
The judges look for genuine community involvement and lasting benefit.
Eligibility
Open to community-led housing developments, based in or serving the region. Self-nominations and nominations made by others are both welcome.
Judging criteria
- Entries are judged on community involvement
- Homes delivered
- Affordability and lasting benefit
Qualitative criteria
- The aim and why it mattered
- How it was designed and delivered
- Who was involved
Metrics
- Results achieved
- People, homes or businesses reached
- Return on the investment
Additional criteria
- Include outcomes in figures where possible
- Images where relevant and a word from somebody who benefited
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