Meet Christian Bengtzelius, CHI Board Member and Head of Owner Relations and International Affairs at Riksbyggen
Sweden faces significant housing challenges, but CHI board member Christian Bengtzelius is advancing cooperative housing as a sustainable and inclusive solution. As Head of Owner Relations and International Affairs at Riksbyggen, Christian emphasizes the power of cooperatives to tackle affordability, urbanization, and sustainability. Read more about his vision and insights from his recent interview with the International Labour Organization.Read More
What Australia Can Learn from European Affordable Co-operative Housing Models
Discover insights from BCCM's 2024 European Study Tour Report, highlighting innovative cooperative housing models in Denmark, Austria and Switzerland. Learn about public policies, financing strategies, and sustainable practices shaping the future of affordable housing.Read More
Fund for International Co-operative Development Launches to Foster Global Resilience and Peace
Launched on 21 December 2024 at Rochdale’s historic Toad Lane, the Fund for International Co-operative Development (FICD) is the first of its kind, created to support global communities in rebuilding after crises, fostering peace, and promoting sustainable economies.Read More
Confederation of Co-operative Housing Celebrates 30 Years of Advocacy and Progress in the UK
The 30th anniversary publication, The Confederation of Co-operative Housing: 30 Years of Hope, Inspiration and Belief, reflects on CCH’s journey from its inception in the early 1990s in response to shifting government policies. The report highlights CCH’s resilience and evolution, adapting to both support its members and advocate for cooperative housing models as a credible alternative to traditional housing frameworks.Read More
BCCM Report Highlights Potential for Cooperative Housing to Address Australia’s Affordability Crisis
In a recent report, the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) underscores the transformative potential of cooperative housing in tackling Australia’s rental affordability crisis. Drawing from a study tour across Europe, BCCM reveals that cooperative housing models—integral to cities like Copenhagen, Vienna, and Zurich—could offer a sustainable solution to Australia’s housing challenges.Read More
Sostre Civic Receives €31 Million from European Funds to Build 350+ Cooperative Homes in Catalonia
Sostre Civic, a Catalan cooperative, has secured €31 million in funding from the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) to build over 350 affordable cooperative homes across Catalonia. This represents the largest European funding ever granted to a cooperative in the region and marks a major step forward for cooperative housing in Catalonia.Read More
New Housing Program Launches to Support Affordable, Resilient Housing for Global Communities
Swedish organizations and CHI members, We Effect, HSB, and Riksbyggen are joining forces to launch an international housing program focused on expanding access to adequate housing for people facing poverty. By leveraging Sweden’s cooperative housing expertise, this collaboration aims to support low-income communities worldwide in organizing, building skills, and securing financing for housing initiatives.Read More
Exploring Student Housing Coops in Europe
Creative Universities has just published a new blog post diving into the world of student housing cooperatives in Europe. Authored by Anke Schwittay, this post highlights how cooperative models are transforming student accommodations, offering affordable, community-oriented living spaces as a solution to housing shortages.Read More
Pan-European Student Housing Cooperative Association (PESCHA) Conference: A Gathering of Innovation and Cooperation
On October 3rd and 4th, 2024, the Pan-European Student Housing Cooperative Association (PESCHA) held a two-day conference in Geneva, Switzerland. Hosted by urbaMonde and Cooperative Housing International, the event focused on the transformative potential of student housing cooperatives across Europe. Read More