| Product Name |
Description |
Tool Type |
| Communities Count! | A guide to developing community sustainability indicators. | Guide |
| Communities First - Suffolk | A project exploring how housing associations can be involved in developing sustainable communities and reducing social exclusion in rural areas. | Reference |
| Developing an Environmental Policy and Action Plan | Step by step guide for housing associations to develop an environmental policy and action plan. | Guide |
| From A to ZED – Realising Zero (fossil) Energy Developments | A practical guide (principles and toolkit) for housing associations, planning authorities, architects and developers on how a zero energy development (ZED) can be achieved as easily as a conventional development. | Guide |
| Funding Search Tool | A database designed to allow housing managers to search for funding opportunities for energy related projects. | Guide |
| Good Practice Guide | 52 case studies of what is currently being achieved in the social housing sector, covering new build and refurbishment.
All are available to view on the web.
The refurbishment case studies are also available as a downloadable guide. | Reference |
| Investors in Communities | Outline and guide to helping Housing Associations and tenants develop sustainable communities and tackle social exclusion. A recognition scheme based on the Investors in People concept. | Guide |
| Millennium Fact Bank | Pack of materials supporting the Power Tool Kit. | Reference |
| People for Action | PFA is a national network of housing and regeneration organisations that share knowledge and good practice via a range of written material and events. we facilitate information an dproject work around community investment, development and involvement techniques. We also encourage our members to respond to consultations | Network |
| Power Tool Kit | Pack of materials for engaging with others on issues of concern to the community; uses the strapline "Turning talk into action". | Reference |
| Quality Neighbourhoods | Covers a range of issues and partnerships that make up neighbourhood renewal and neighbourhood management, connecting housing and other social programmes. | Guide |
| Regenerating Neighbourhoods | A set of tools for social landlords, regeneration partnerships and community organisations to assess quality of life impacts from regeneration in a systematic way and set targets for improvement. | Guide |
| Sustainable Homes | A one-stop-shop providing support, advice and training on sustainable development to housing associations and their partners, including a dedicated enquiry service, which can tailor advice to an enquirers needs and level of experience. | Guide |
| Sustainable Housing Guide | Practical guidance on how to incorporate the principles of sustainability into the maintenance and rehabilitation of existing housing and developing new housing. | Guide |
