![Creation of a communal landscape that promotes interaction](http://reshaped.uk.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/0people-sitting-in-street.gif)
![providing a car free pedestrian environment](http://reshaped.uk.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1IMG_0368cc.gif)
![with covered outdoor areas](http://reshaped.uk.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Lancaster-Cohousing-near-village-hall1.gif)
![outdoor sitting spaces overlooking the River Lune](http://reshaped.uk.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/4IMG_0194.gif)
![and safe play spaces where children can run freely](http://reshaped.uk.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/forge-bank-halton-residents.gif)
![Provision of a high quality environment using low cost recycled pavers with attention to detail](http://reshaped.uk.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2bhaltondetail.gif)
![All sections of the pedestrian street have their own unique identity](http://reshaped.uk.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/130710forgebank.pg_.gif)
![providing opportunities for doorstep planting](http://reshaped.uk.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/5haltonterraceb.gif)
![and personalisation](http://reshaped.uk.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/6haltonterraced.gif)
![Efficient masterplanning and utilisation of site levels to nestle houses within developable area](http://reshaped.uk.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/LC-chat-in-pedestrian-street.gif)
![between land ownership boundary,](http://reshaped.uk.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Lancaster-cohousing-looking-down.gif)
![rock outcrops and the River Lune flood plain](http://reshaped.uk.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/7IMG_0445.gif)
![Lancaster Cohousing Overview](http://b.vimeocdn.com/ts/441/690/441690385_640.jpg)
reShaped were commissioned by Camlin Lonsdale Landscape Architects to carry out inspections and construction detailing for a 41 unit carbon positive eco-cohousing scheme on the banks of the River Lune. The design for which, purposefully encouraged interaction between neighbours, achieved Code for Sustainable Homes Level 6 and be affordable within a tight budget.
The scheme is located on the historic site of an old mill, spread over three terraces, with a 8m level change between the proposed carpool carpark and the existing Riverside footpath. Careful design of existing levels, maximisation of site assets, reuse site found materials, meeting Environment Agency requirements and control of contamination where therefore key considerations to achieving a viable scheme.