Housing in the UK is in crisis. Rental prices have only risen in recent decades and demand for housing has never been higher. Home ownership is out of reach for the many. The country has failed to build houses on the scale required for decades. What is built is inadequate for a comfortable life, lacking in amenities such as shops, schools, medical facilities. Our housing stock is old, poorly insulated, and unsustainable. Pragmatic Arcologies have the answers.

Ownership

A Pragmatic Arcology is owned and operated by a co-operative of the residents, for the residents. Unlike traditional renting, where rental payments pad landlords’ profit margins, payments within a cooperative are reinvested directly back into the community. This model ensures that residents' financial contributions directly benefit their living environment and the community as a whole.

Affordability

Shared maintenance and utility costs allow for greater affordability than traditional home ownership. Pragmatic Arcologies are built from day one to maximise sustainable use of their surroundings, allowing residents to benefit from locally-collected water and solar energy, reducing reliance on profit-motivated suppliers.

Stability

Residents will find that life as part of a co-operative offers an increasing housing security, as members are less likely to face eviction or sudden rent increases. Living as part of a co-operative also provides a sense of stability and permanence not often found in traditional renting.