Riksbyggen Supports Global Housing with SEK 1.7 Million Donation
The Swedish National Housing Council has committed SEK 1.7 million to We Effect, an international cooperative development organization, to support sustainable housing efforts in vulnerable communities worldwide. The donation will fund a joint initiative with Riksbyggen, focusing on climate-resilient housing, women's empowerment in co-ops, and post-conflict reconstruction—demonstrating the power of housing as a tool for poverty reduction and long-term security.Read More
Pula Commits Public Funds to First Cooperative Housing Project
In a regional first, the City of Pula has signed an agreement to fund a cooperative housing project developed by ZOA and ZEF ethical financing, setting a precedent for municipal support of public-civic housing initiatives in Central and Southeast Europe.Read More
Housing Cooperatives in Jordan: A Sustainable Approach to Affordable Housing
Housing cooperatives in Jordan are providing affordable, community-driven solutions to the country's growing housing challenges. Under the supervision of the Jordan Cooperative Corporation, these cooperatives help thousands of members access land and housing through collective ownership, shared financing, and a commitment to sustainable development.Read More
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity: York Region in Canada to Allocate $45 Million Surplus to Social Housing
York Region closed 2024 with a $71.4 million operating surplus, driven by higher revenues and lower-than-expected spending. Regional staff proposed allocating $10 million to the Social Housing Development Reserve, aimed at expanding community housing. Stouffville Mayor Iain Lovatt pushed that amount higher, securing a total of $45.1 million for affordable housing—enough to support around 75 new units, according to staff estimates. Read More
UK Government Launches £20 Million Fund to Boost Community-Led Housing
The UK government has announced a £20 million funding package to support community-led housing and expand the cooperative housing sector. The funding is part of a broader government push to reform housing and deliver the largest boost in social and affordable housing in a generation.Read More
Learning from Vienna: Quebec’s Social Housing Delegation
In this episode, we speak with Jean-Pierre Girard, the study visit leader, who explains what makes Vienna’s social housing model so successful and how its principles could inspire new approaches elsewhere. Beyond gathering insights, this mission reinforced the importance of collaboration between governments, social housing organizations, and urban planners to create long-term, affordable housing solutions. Read More
New Housing Europe Report Highlights the Role of Housing Cooperatives in Addressing the European Housing Crisis
Housing Europe’s latest report explores how housing cooperatives continue to provide affordable, democratic housing while adapting to new social, economic, and environmental challenges. It examines the resilience of well-established cooperatives and the emergence of new models since the 2008 financial crisis. With insights from 12 European countries, the report highlights innovative solutions and policy recommendations to support cooperative housing in an increasingly difficult market.Read More
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
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