I was attracted by this picture of housing project work in Bolivia, among the finalists in the World Habitat Awards:
'This community initiated and managed project involves a community land trust-style model of collective land ownership and housing construction for low-income families. It emphasises the role of women, who are trained in construction skills, as well as community leadership, activism and negotiation with public authorities. Funding is provided through a combination of residents’ savings, micro-credit loans and a revolving fund and a total of 152 houses have been built to date, as well as a range of community facilities. The approach is now being used by community groups elsewhere in Bolivia.'
More here from the Building and Social Housing Foundation. All power to them.
