This is the story of the birth of Lakewood Community Managed Co-operative, told by its builders, developers and members. Lakewood Co-Op is the first vertical community of its kind in Australia. It’s a community of social housing built on the shared values of respect, tolerance and responsibility, offering its inhabitants a fresh start and the […]

The Lakewood Community Managed Co-operative was established to provide housing for low to moderate income individuals with a desire to live in apartment-style housing. It is located in Ringwood, a suburb of the southern Australian city of Melbourne. The building itself has been designed to minimise energy consumption and has a 6 star energy rating, […]