You might find the following sites useful:
http://www.cohousing.org.uk hugely useful site
http://www.cohousing.org.uk/books Recommended books, CDs, DVDs and relevant literature
http://www.living-organically.com/cohousing.html co-housing & eco-village definitions & resources
http://www.owch.org.uk an older women's group in London
http://silversagevillage.com an inspiring bunch of older people, view their movie for their feedback.
http://www.windsong.bc.ca/index.htm intergenerational group. Excellent design, v. energy efficient and eco-friendly. Glass covered "community streets".
http://quaysidevillage.googlepages.com/ intergenerational urban group.
Lancaster Cohousing a co-housing project at Halton just outside Lancaster.
Seniors Network Community Pages
FirstStop - advice for older people
Third Age Press - Books for a time of regeneration
Diggers and Dreamers - the guide to communal living in Britain
