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Welcome to the Cooperative Housing International’s resources section. Here, you’ll find current and practical information from around the world, curated to support the work of housing cooperatives. Whether you're seeking guidance, best practices, or updates on emerging issues, this section offers tools and materials to help your organization stay informed and effective. You can filter resources by topic, country and resource type.


If you have a resource you'd like to share with the international cooperative housing community, please email us at info@chi.coop.

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Profils d’un mouvement : Les coopératives d’habitation dans le monde

L'habitat coopératif offre des logements abordables à long terme, gérés par les résidents, avec des avantages sociaux, économiques et environnementaux avérés. Malgré son impact mondial, ce secteur reste méconnu.Read More

Financing and Development Global Report
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Exploring the “Sense of Home” in Rental Housing Cooperatives-May 2025

This study investigates how residents in rental housing cooperatives in Melbourne, Australia, and Choluteca, Honduras, experience a "sense of home." Using Social Practices Theory and interviews, the authors uncover how personal, social, and physical elements shape home-making in collaborative living. The findings highlight the role of autonomy, participation, and resilience in building meaningful homes outside market-driven models.Read More

Australia Research Paper
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VIEILLIR EN HABITAT PARTICIPATIF : le guide pratique

Destiné aux futurs habitants, professionnels et institutions, ce guide publié par Habitat Participatif France propose des pistes concrètes pour intégrer les enjeux du vieillissement dans les projets d’habitat participatif et inclusif.Read More

Aging in Place Europe Guide
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Community Finance and Savings Systems: Innovative Tools for Urban Housing Solutions

Published in the Spring 2025 issue of Housing Finance International, this article explores how community-led finance tools—like savings groups and cooperatives—empower urban poor communities to improve housing conditions through accessible, inclusive systems.Read More

Financing and Development Africa Journal
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The Collective Housing Landscape in Indonesia

Indonesia’s urban poor are pioneering collective housing solutions to counter displacement and housing insecurity. In February 2024, the Asian Coalition for Housing Rights (ACHR), explored how the Urban Poor Consortium (UPC) is scaling up cooperative housing networks nationwide.Read More

Community Asia Report
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Housing Europe Report Highlights the Role of Cooperatives in Addressing the Housing Crisis – March 2025

Housing Europe’s 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

Policy Europe Report
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Public Cooperative Housing Policies: An International Perspective

Explore public policies supporting cooperative housing worldwide in this comprehensive report. Discover how governments and cooperatives collaborate to create sustainable and affordable housing solutions globally.Read More

Research Global Research Paper
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What Australia Can Learn from European Affordable Co-operative Rental 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

Financing and Development Australia Report
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What is Cooperative Housing and Why is it Growing in Catalonia?

Discover how cooperative housing is offering an affordable and sustainable solution to Catalonia's housing crisis. This episode of "Filling the Sink", Catalan news reporter Coralie Moreau explores the origins, models, and benefits of housing cooperatives, featuring stories from La Borda, La Morada, and more. Watch now!Read More

Co-op Stories Europe Video
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