We are a group of potential residents from various backgrounds working to create a cohousing community in the Bridport area by 2012. Our partners are Ecos Homes (an established small eco-developer), Synergy (the largest housing association in Dorset), and Bridport Centre for Local Food.
A positive initial meeting has already been held with senior contacts at West Dorset District Council, who have expressed support in principle for the project.
We currently have a committed membership of 25 people and are actively making links with local organisations, such as BLAP (Bridport Local Area Partnership), Centre for Local Food, Bridport Renewable Energy Trust and other community groups in Bridport.
A Residents Group and Project Team have been formed to create a cohousing community in Bridport.
Our partner Ecos Homes is an established small eco-developer who built Great Bow Yard, Langport, have several schemes in Somerset and Dorset, and are a subsidiary of Ecos Trust, an environmental education charity.
Our housing association partner, Synergy, the largest in Dorset, is already a partner in the Threshold Cohousing Centre in North Dorset.
Our immediate priorities are:
* Recruit additional active members for the Residents Steering Group.
* Ecos Trust to do a site search, feasibility study and project budget.
* Raise awareness and seek support from Bridport opinion leaders, organisations and local people generally.
* Expand the list of households interested in living in the project.