| 103 Tākaka Cohousing Liv Scott of Elemental Design and Build at the initial design phase. “It’s about reducing our impact on the Earth and supporting one another for the journey through life.” COMMUNITY land directly under their house, plus a share of the common land which is managed by the body corporate. The site is within walking distance of Tākaka township. Kirsty says the development is intended to be very much integrated into the wider local community. The homes are being built by Signature Homes, and people can choose from four different designs. The houses are designed to take up as little of the land as possible and to encourage connection by living closer together, so they have opted for mainly double level duplexes, instead of large sprawling buildings. Kirsty says people can make some changes, but there are economies of scale by keeping to a few options. For all your Transport and Logistics requirements www.sollys.co.nz 03 525 9843 Freight | Storage | Bulk Cartage Livestock | Stock Feed | Feriliser Proud to support Takaka Co Housing www.scinsure.co.nz 027 711 4690 We’re commercial / personal fire & general insurance specialists.We can be the one stop shop having one adviser for your business and personal insurance needs. Our advisers also manage their own claims for our clients, so the person responsible for advising you on your insurance risks and products will also be the one managing that claim. Insurance Advisernet New Zealand Limited, FSP26221, holds a license issued by the Financial Markets Authority to provide financial advice services. S & C Insurance Advisers Limited FSP1000680 is authorised by that licence to provide financial advice services. 0800 244 422 | Signature Homes Nelson & Tasman Proud project partners of the Takaka Co-housing Project FOR A BETTER FUTURE Bu ding tog her Award-winning, custom-made joinery for residential & commercial projects. A standard house costs $599,500 for a two-bedroom home, and $699,500 for a three-bedroom two-storey home. Te Hapori Hauora – the Community Land Trust governs the land surrounding the 3 neighbourhoods and has a tripartite structure, with representatives from a resident of each neighbourhood, Manawhenua and the wider Golden Bay community. Work is underway on the design of the next two neighbourhoods, and Kirsty says now is the time to get involved if people think they’d like to design their perfect home in a community of like-minded people whilst living in relationship with the land. Construction journey - page 104
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