We spoke with Magnus Ulaner, Head of #Sustainability at HSB—one of #Sweden’s largest housing coop associations—to discuss how HSB is tackling environmental challenges in housing. Watch the video to see how HSB is putting sustainability into action. ow.ly/rSbM50WhbHV

Can housing be non-speculative, community-driven, and sustainable? Read how La Raval housing #cooperative in Manresa, #Catalonia is reshaping a historic city center in #Spain. ow.ly/9yTm50WhbJT #IYC2025 #CooperativeHousing #HousingSolutions

The 2025 European Responsible Housing Awards named 25 finalists from 12 countries, honoring innovative, inclusive, and sustainable housing projects. The awards highlight tenant-led, community-based solutions shaping Europe's #affordable housing future. ow.ly/Joz750WhbS2

At HSB brf Fosietorp in Malmö, #Sweden, a seniors' choir is doing more than singing—it’s building community. From old hits to holiday parties and family days, neighbours connect across generations. #CooperativeHousing ow.ly/iITK50WhbU5

Freshwinds Housing Co-op in #Sackville plans a 63-unit eco-village using community bonds to help fund its $25M project. Aiming for net-zero emissions, it will include accessible and affordable units. The co-op model ensures non-profit, cost-based housing. ow.ly/hlGj50WhbVE

People who live in them say they offer an attractive, low-cost alternative as the price of renting and buying property rises. Here’s how housing #coops work and why we might start hearing more about them in #Canada. ow.ly/PX3E50Whc06

In #India, joining a #coop housing society is key for flat owners—giving you rights, access to amenities, and recognition as a resident. Though the process involves legal steps and paperwork, understanding it makes joining smoother and responsible. ow.ly/UyVG50Whc1Y

Dixie Cooperative hosted its first Co-Creation Summit, outlining plans to offer market-value homes. Leaders aim to address #Utah's housing crisis by focusing on quality housing and community collaboration, challenging traditional affordable housing models. ow.ly/Qz9850Whc3k

Students in #Scotland face a housing crisis with high rents and limited options, harming mental health. Student housing coops offer a more #affordable, community-based alternative that supports wellbeing, “slow living,” and connection. ow.ly/fCjH50Whc6t

The recent conflict displaced 1.9M people in #Gaza, destroying 80% of Palestinian #coops. With ongoing blockades and halted aid, rebuilding is urgent. International support is needed to help coops recover and provide vital community services. ow.ly/QXof50Whc7U

Sostre Cívic won a European housing award for its affordable, co-op “right-of-use” model. It promotes democratic, sustainable living and is expanding with new projects like El Cairo. The co-op is also joining Housing Europe to influence EU housing policy. ow.ly/tnlm50WhcaC

The "Coexisting" exhibition by the Basque Institute and arc en rêve highlights the European Prize for Collective Housing. It showcases projects like Barcelona’s La Borda co-op and sustainable designs promoting community, heritage, and eco-friendly living. ow.ly/ZSZ950WhcfL

Hope Cooperative in #Sacramento offers supportive housing and services for 10,000+ people yearly, tackling homelessness and mental health. With new projects like Hope Landing, 250+ units open in 2025. They seek partners and host a fundraiser on Oct 3. ow.ly/9MNl50WhciW

Big changes ahead for #Maharashtra’s housing co-ops: New draft rules, including: 🔹 Virtual AGMs and elections 🔹 Capped interest on late maintenance payments 🔹 Stricter financial scrutiny of society accounts 🔹 New norms for audits and spending controls. ow.ly/Xnju50WhcjL

¿Puede la vivienda ser no especulativa, comunitaria y sostenible? Lee cómo la cooperativa de viviendas La Raval en Manresa, #Cataluña, está remodelando un centro histórico de la ciudad. ow.ly/YKF450WhckB

Heirs of deceased cooperative housing society members in #Mumbai may soon be allowed to attend AGMs in a provisional capacity, under new draft rules aimed at improving governance and participation. ow.ly/piGe50Whcmx

In March 2025, Morgan State architecture students toured Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp, and Delft, studying sustainable, community-focused urban design. Highlights included Amsterdam’s coop housing, Rotterdam’s water square, and adaptive reuse projects. ow.ly/QYwH50WhcnQ

#Germany’s Mietshäuser Syndikat unites 167+ self-managed housing projects under one goal: permanent, non-speculative, affordable living. Older co-ops fund new ones—creating solidarity, not profit. A quiet housing revolution. ow.ly/7U4450WhcoL

📢 New upcoming event in Brussels! Europe’s housing debate misses a key player. 🏘️ Coops & the social economy show housing can be affordable, sustainable & community-driven. 🗓️ 14 Oct | 10h–12h | European Parliament ✍️ Register by 7 Oct docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

🌍 International Symposium on Cooperatives & International Law 📅 24 Oct |⏰ 09:30–17:30 CET 📍 Peace Palace, The Hague |💻Hybrid CHI will present findings from the new ILRAI Report — the first global review of cooperative housing laws&policies. Register⬇️ tinyurl.com/ywa8awdc