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Homes by association
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- Book Synopsis
- Homes by Association by Mary Taylor is an insightful and engaging history of housing associations in Scotland, charting their development from the 1970s to the present day. Exploring more than 50 years of Scottish social housing, the book examines how community-led, not-for-profit housing organisations transformed affordable housing provision across cities, towns, rural communities and islands throughout Scotland. Ideal for readers interested in affordable housing in Scotland, public policy, community development and social housing, Homes by Association provides a clear understanding of how housing associations evolved from small grassroots initiatives into professional organisations delivering homes for nearly half a million people. The book highlights the sector's social purpose, resilience and commitment to high-quality, people-focused housing. Drawing on real-world case studies, sector research, photographs and insights from experienced housing professionals and leading practitioners, the book offers valuable perspectives on governance, leadership and sustainable community development. It also explores the wider role housing associations play in supporting public good, tackling housing inequality and strengthening local communities. Timely and thought-provoking, Homes by Association is essential reading for housing professionals, policymakers, students and anyone interested in the future of social housing and not-for-profit organisations in Scotland. By examining the successes and challenges of the sector, the book demonstrates what housing associations can teach us about resilient organisations, long-term investment and building communities that last.
- About The Author
- Mary Taylor's career in housing spans practice in housing management, academia, and sector leadership, mostly around housing associations. She retired in 2017 from the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) where she had been CEO for 7 years. She sees herself as 'pracademic'! She started out in 1978 as a graduate trainee with the Scottish Special Housing Association (SSHA). She left SSHA to lead the staff team at the relatively new community-based Elderpark HA. She later helped to establish Clydesdale HA as a committee member and established / supported other associations while working freelance. During the 80s Mary was on the SFHA council, representing the sector's views to ministers. Mary moved into academia in 1990, taking a post at Stirling University to build on existing programmes to equip part-time students with professional education. She remained closely involved with practice through research, and remained engaged with the sector through placements, conferences and secondments. She advised the Scottish Parliament in 1999/2000 and completed a PhD on housing in 2003. At SFHA from 2010, she renewed respect for the organisation's voice as strong, effective, credible. Under her leadership, SFHA maintained support to and representation of a growing and increasingly diverse sector across the country.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781849956154
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Whittles Publishing, (08 June 2026)
- Number of Pages
- 304
- Weight
- 1058 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 240 x 170 x 16 mm
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