Jack Hodges
Kessock Burgh // Inverness
The social housing crisis in the UK is deepening, and the effects of climate change become a greater daily factor. The Scottish government hence achieve their desire for independence. They begin their mission to make Scotland a greener more prosperous country for all.
Kessock Burgh is Scotland’s first 15-minute resilient community. The social hosing district sits at the heart of the Burgh and provides high quality, high density accommodation in a low rise format. Whilst self-sufficient, each block shares access to a community hub, where willing community members can up-skill, and study in provided classes, work in shared spaces and forge social resilience through organised activities.
Visual and physical connections to nature is at the forefront of the Burgh’s design. Incorporating climate resilience with health spaces and vistas for individuals and the community alike.
Social Housing Decline
The 1980s saw the decline of social housing and the rise of private ownership. A lack of social housing replenishment and poor build quality has left the social housing sector in crisis…
Social Housing’s Brighter Future
Following a success referendum vote, the Scottish government sets out its intention for social housing reform in the country…
