The latest Cooperative Housing International (CHI) newsletter is here, packed with exciting updates from the world of cooperative housing:

1. ICA Asia-Pacific Coop Colloquium: Join the discussion on February 25 to explore how cooperative models can make housing more affordable and sustainable. CHI board member Scott Jennings will provide a global perspective, including insights on student cooperative housing in Europe.

2. World Habitat Awards 2026: Entries are now open! If you’re part of an innovative housing initiative, this is your chance to gain global recognition. Applications are due by March 3, 2025.

3. Vancouver’s Landmark Cooperative Housing Project: The newly built housing cooperative at 3383 Sawmill Crescent represents the largest project funded by the Building BC: Community Housing Fund, showcasing how partnerships can drive affordability and long-term housing security.

4. Call for Best Practices: In celebration of the 2025 International Year of Cooperatives (#IYC25), CHI is seeking innovative practices from housing cooperatives worldwide. Share your stories to inspire and connect with others throughout the year.

5. Spain Recognizes Cooperative Housing: Spain’s Congress of Deputies has approved measures to promote and support cooperative housing at the national level, reinforcing it as a sustainable, non-speculative housing alternative.

6. Coop Conversations Podcast: This episode features Rossana Zaccaria, President of Legacoop Abitanti, discussing the evolution of cooperative housing in Italy and innovative approaches to affordability and community building.

7. Meet Christian Bengtzelius: Learn about the work of CHI board member Christian Bengtzelius from Riksbyggen (Sweden) and his insights on how cooperative housing supports affordability and sustainability.

Read the full newsletter for these stories and more!