Resources
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Community Land Co-operative Template Rules…
This resource from Australia's Co-operation Housing is a guide on establishing a community land trust (CLT) using a cooperative legal structure. Furthermore, it addresses the key question of how the core objectives of CLTs and cooperatives can be combined.Read More
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Surrendering the environment for capital…
This paper describes the rise of cooperative housing for civil servants and its fall during the transition of Hong Kong from a British colony to a special administrative region of the People’s Republic of China.Read More
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Housing Co-operatives in Germany: 160…
This paper examines the evolution and resilience of housing co-operatives in Germany from their beginning 160 years ago to the present against the backdrop of an ever-changing political, economic, social, and cultural environment. The authors divide the discussion into five parts: 1803-1914 — The Rise of Housing Co-operatives; 1914-1933 — World War I and the Weimar Republic; 1933-1945 — Destruction of Housing Co-operative Values and Principles, and World War II; 1945-October 1990 — A New Beginning. Housing Co-operatives in East and West Germany; and Post-1990 — From Unification to Today’s Challenges.Read More
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The residents of Brookfield Meadows, a 55+ community with 61 homes, have organized together to purchase their manufactured home park for $3.9 million, making them the newest resident-owned #cooperative community in #Massachusetts, USA.
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By Heather Holland | Published Sept. 10, 2024 Brookfield, MA — The residents of Brookfield Meadows, a 55+ community with 61 homes, have organized together to purchase their manufactured home [...]
When purchasing an 'andelsbolig' in #Denmark, which is typically an apartment, the buyer acquires a share in the #cooperative that runs the building, equivalent to the property's value. The buyer can obtain a mortgage for the property from a bank, similar to the process for open-market ownership. However, the cooperative determines the property's sale price and maintains it below market value to safeguard future #affordability for potential buyers. This cooperative housing model presents an interesting framework that could be adapted for implementation in other countries.
I moved into a housing co-op in Denmark - it’s cheaper than living in the UK
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Rosie Collington and others praise the Danish ‘andelsbolig’ system, as Scotland is urged to consider the modelE-bulletins
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Spring 2024
The Spring 2024 newsletter highlights the significant benefits of community gardens within housing cooperatives around the globe. They provide a wide array of advantages including fostering community bonding, promoting mental well-being, providing access to fresh produce, and supporting sustainable practices. We also provide updates on a few CHI Initiatives such as the CHI Board meeting in Berlin, the legal research initiative on housing cooperative law and more....Read More
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December 2023 E-bulletin
Read about CHI's first interview in the pilot phase of the International Legal Research Analysis Initiative (ILRAI), the International Financing of Young Housing Cooperatives in Central and Eastern Europe workshop, the latest Coop Conversations podcast episode with ROC USA, a summary of Victoria Falls Housing Coop in Zimbabwe and more....Read More
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November 2023 E-bulletin
Our November newsletter is here! Discover more about our upcoming legal research project, our participation in the Global Innovation Coop Summit, a profile of re-elected board member Mike Duru and much more! 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.
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.
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.
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.
What's the Legal Framework of Cooperative Housing?
A cooperative is a legal entity owned and democratically controlled by its members.
How Do Housing Co-ops Keep Rent Affordable?
Cooperative housing is designed to keep housing affordable and operates on a non-profit basis.
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.
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.
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.
How Do I Start a Housing Co-op?
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