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New Housing Playbook Should be…
This article lays out a new housing playbook that is relevant to communities all over. The playbook offers in-depth explanations of the barriers that stand in the way of building housing and what can be done to remove them. Click ...Read More
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Socially Oriented Cooperative Housing as…
National housing systems increasingly combine three main types of housing: the private property sector (homeownership and private rental), social and public rental (public and non-profit sectors), and cooperative (social or civil ...Read More
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The state of Housing in…
offers concrete policy recommendations on how to overcome substantial challenges to decent, sustainable, inclusive, affordable housing.Read More
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Rooftops Canada is looking for someone who is passionate about housing and international development to serve on its Board of Directors starting in September 2021 for an initial three-year term (renewable once). Candidates must live and/or work in a CHF Canada housing co-op member or associate member organization in Ontario. The eight person Board typically meets four times a year. Board members also participate in task teams as needed and work with staff on fundraising, outreach and education. Rooftops Canada is committed to a Board of Directors that reflects the diversity of those in the co-op housing sector. Application deadline is 06 August 2021. Please click the link for the detailed Board member job description and application details. #coops #RooftopsCanada #CHF
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Volunteer With usRooftops Canada Board Opening – CHF Ontario RepresentativeRooftops Canada is looking for someone who is passionate about housing and international development to serve on its Board of Directors starting in September 2021 for an initial three-year term (renewable once). Candidates ...
Rather than face a new landlord who could raise rents or a developer who might find another use for the prime real estate, residents of Harbor Village mobile home and RV park formed a #cooperative, took out millions in bridge loans and bought the property. They enlisted the help of CASA of #Oregon, a nonprofit focused on development in underserved and rural communities that has helped 18 other resident co-ops in the state buy their mobile home parks, and with two other purchases in the works. CASA of Oregon #coops #USA
Resident co-op buys Harbor Village
www.newportnewstimes.com
NEWPORT — Rather than take their chances with a new landlord who could raise rents by around 10 percent every year, or even a developer who might find another useE-bulletins
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Essays on Growing up in a Housing Co-op – May 2021
Coop Conversations Since launching our podcast series about life in a housing cooperative we have talked to co-op members from Ireland, Switzerland, the USA, and in this latest episode we talk to Fariha, Fatima, Zaid, and Juju, fo ...Read More
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The Origins of Minsnail Housing Co-op in South Korea – April 2021
Coop Conversations Podcast CHI just launched a podcast called Coop Conversations which is a series of interviews with people living in cooperative housing around the world. Housing co-ops are not like other types of housing. Be ...Read More
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Cooperative Housing International 2020 Highlights
Challenges and Opportunities The year 2020 has been a very busy and constructive year. We are a very small team but we manage to accomplish so many goals, both planned and unplanned! CHI’s board members are phenomenal and their ...Read More
What is a Housing Cooperative?
What is Cooperative Housing?
Housing cooperatives are jointly-owned, democratically-controlled enterprises designed to meet the common economic, social, and cultural needs of their members.
How Do I Start a Housing Co-op?
So, you want to start a housing cooperative? Where do you begin? First, gather your core group of members and define your goals. Then decide which co-op model is best for you. Different models are available depending on the country you are in.
Who is Cooperative Housing for?
Cooperative housing is great for people who want to take an active role in their community. Everyone is welcome in cooperative housing. Some co-ops are focused on providing housing for lower-income individuals, some are family-oriented, others are focused on seniors.
Benefits of Cooperative Housing
Housing co-ops welcome many different people, including those of different cultural backgrounds, diversities, and income levels. Cooperatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members, who actively participate in setting their policies and making decisions.
How Does Cooperative Housing Compare with Other Models?
When you join a housing co-op, you become part of a democratic community. You join a housing co-op by purchasing shares of the co-op that owns the property. As a member of a co-op, you’re an indirect owner.
How Do Housing Co-ops Keep Rent Affordable?
Cooperative housing is designed to keep housing affordable and operates on a non-profit basis.
What's the Legal Framework of Cooperative Housing?
A cooperative is a legal entity owned and democratically controlled by its members.
Housing Co-ops for Sustainability
Co-op housing communities worldwide are building a more sustainable future by working towards meeting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This blueprint sets out targets for achieving a more equitable and sustainable future.
How Housing Co-ops are Mitigating Climate Change
Environmental protection and good business practices go hand in hand. Housing cooperatives around the world are leading the way with sustainability initiatives.
Why Become a Member of Cooperative Housing International?
CHI is a mutually supportive community of cooperative housing federations and associations in over 70 countries. Join Cooperative Housing International (CHI) and become part of the international cooperative movement.
Advantages of Being Part of the Wider Global Movement
Tap into a worldwide support network, accessing news, research, global best practices, education, expertise, and advice. Not to mention being part of a community of over 3 million cooperatives representing over 1 billion members!