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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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Zambia's Rural Housing and Enhanced…
Community-led initiatives in Zambia have shown success, like in Lumwana, where a group of youth was trained on block moulding to build a house. Read More
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Civic Forum on Housing and…
Housing inequalities have continued to rise both in urban and rural areas of Zambia. If the country does not change its practices it is estimated there will be a deficit of 3.3 million homes by 2030. Read More
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In 2020, the first Forum of Mayors brought together 40 Mayors and Vice-Mayors, representing 36 countries in the UNECE region, to discuss how they were overcoming the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic in their cities. The Forum allowed the Mayors to share their best practices, providing a clear path for effecting positive change in their cities.![]()
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Given the success of the first Forum, member States decided to organize the second Forum of Mayors in Geneva in 2022. The Forum will take place back-to-back with the Regional Forum on Sustainable Development and is expected to showcase activity taking place in cities and share actions to inspire change.![]()
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The 2nd Forum of Mayors (2022) | UNECE
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Languages: English, French and Russian The second Forum of Mayors (Forum of Mayors 2022) will be held back-to-back with the Regional Forum on Sustainable Development. The event will provide a platform for Mayors from the UNECE region to exchange information on experiences and best practices on city....
Permission from HUD could allow Co-op City in New York to save millions and make urgent upgrades. Click the link below to read more about the re-financing of Co-op City .![]()
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Asia Pacific Edition – February 2021
Asia Pacific Regional Forum on Cooperative Housing This forum will serve as a virtual regional forum for cooperative housing organisations in the Asia Pacific region. This networking and information exchange aims to strengthen the ...Read More
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Swedish Cooperatives
CHI’s Secretary-General, Julie LaPalme, was in Stockholm, Sweden, in February 2020 where she met with two of CHI’s largest members, HSB and Riksbyggen. Both are large cooperatives offering cooperative homes for sale and for re ...Read More
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Cooperative Housing International – 2018 in Review
2018 was a busy year for CHI, involving many partnerships with various housing partners throughout the world. The first collaboration was in June with Housing Europe where we held our spring board meeting in conjunction with the ...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!