CLAN - The Next Generation


Hi everyone,

As per our last email, CLAN has been put onto pause mode - and instead let me introduce you to CLAN - TNG (working title).

Mavis has done a short presentation to explain what comes next here. Please give it a read if you can.

In summary:
1. We want to make a much smaller project by only considering existing housing stock (no conversions or custom new builds). It doesn't meet several of the core aspects of CLAN, so this is going to have to start again from scratch to work out what we want.
2. If you want to be a part of this, please email us directly at CLANcohousing@gmail.com to join the fortnightly meetings.
3. This email list will remain open in case the original idea becomes viable, and for infrequent TNG updates.

We hope a few of you want to join us - everything is better with fellow geeks.

Laura

On behalf of Community Living for Aging Nerds
CLANcohousing@gmail.com

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