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Welcome to the news page of Cooperative Housing International (CHI), the global platform for updates and analysis from the world of cooperative housing. Here you’ll find international stories from our member organisations, financing developments, policy announcements, event coverage, and practical examples of cooperative housing in action across diverse regions. From innovative funding models to shifts in housing legislation, this is your go-to source for understanding how co-ops are responding to housing challenges worldwide. Stay informed—subscribe to our newsletter and get the latest cooperative housing news delivered straight to your inbox.

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French Podcast with Jean-Pierre Girard: Bridging the Generation Gap

Our latest podcast guest, Jean-Pierre Girard, is a professor and researcher at HEC Montréal in Canada, discusses innovative cooperative housing models in Italy and Switzerland.Read More

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12th Coop Colloquium Explores Cooperative Housing Solutions

The 12th Coop Colloquium called for stronger policy advocacy, capacity building, and global collaboration to advance cooperative housing as a sustainable solution to the housing crisis. Participants proposed regional forums and a dedicated symposium to drive research and knowledge exchange.Read More

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Pioneering with Housing Cooperatives: Insights and Levers for Governments in Flanders, Belgium

Discover insights from the Pioneering with Housing Cooperatives research in Flanders. Learn about pilot projects, international models, and key government levers—land, funding, and expertise—to support sustainable cooperative housing.Read More

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UK Government Extends Four Million Homes Training Program

The UK government has announced the extension of the Four Million Homes program, which empowers social housing residents across England with knowledge, training, and resources to understand and uphold their rights. The extension was confirmed by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner in response to the Grenfell Inquiry’s Phase 2 Report. Over the past two years, the program has trained 3,000 residents and reached hundreds of thousands via social media and its website.Read More

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Call for Best Practices in Housing Cooperatives

As we celebrate the International Year of Cooperatives 2025 (#IYC25), Cooperative Housing International wants to showcase the most innovative, impactful, and inspiring practices in housing cooperatives from around the world! Do you have a creative energy-efficient design, an innovative financial model, or a groundbreaking community initiative? Whether you’re a cooperative member, architect, staff, researcher, or student, we want to hear from you!Read More

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Spotlight Interview: Guido Schwarzendahl on Cooperative Housing

The ILO's "Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators" features Guido Schwarzendahl, CEO of Bauverein Halle & Leuna eG and President of Cooperative Housing International. He shares his journey into the cooperative housing movement and discusses how coops provide socially responsible and sustainable housing. Read More

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Madrid Advances Recognition of Cooperative Housing

On February 18, 2025, Spain's Congress of Deputies approved a proposal to promote and recognize the cooperative housing right of use model at the national level. This milestone reinforces the model as an affordable, non-speculative housing alternative aligned with sustainability and the social and solidarity economy. The proposal adds to the institutional recognition received in the Parliament of Catalonia in May 2022. Read More

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New Coop Conversations Episode with Rossana Zaccaria

In this podcast episode we talk to Rossana Zaccaria, President of Legacoop Abitanti in Italy. We discuss the shift from traditional housing cooperatives to resident-centered cooperative housing, innovative affordability models, and the growing role of social services in housing projects. Rossana also shares insights into Italy’s housing policies, renewable energy initiatives, and cooperative approaches to community building. Plus, we dive into Legacoop’s efforts to scale up their housing management model and advocate for investment in affordable housing at the European level.Read More

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Colloquium : Affordable and Sustainable Housing: Providing Solutions Through Cooperative Models

This Coop Colloquium will explore how cooperative housing models can provide community-driven, affordable, and eco-friendly solutions to this pressing global issue. Don’t miss CHI board member, Scott Jennings, as one of the panelists. Scott will discuss how cooperative housing can create lasting change particularly in student housing cooperatives.Read More

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