Bündnis junger Genossenschaften (BjG)

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BerlinGermany

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CooperativesClimate & Sustainability

Summary

The Bündnis junger Genossenschaften (BjG) is a network organization based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2017. It unites 35 member cooperatives focused on promoting sustainable, mixed, and solidarity-based urban development. The primary goal of the BjG is to create neighborhoods with permanently affordable housing, especially for households with special needs. The organization advocates for supportive political and economic conditions for cooperatives, emphasizing community engagement and social inclusion in urban planning. Through knowledge sharing and collective advocacy, the BjG aims to enhance cooperative housing and community-led development, contributing to a more inclusive and sustainable urban environment in Berlin.

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Further Documents

Kooperationsangebot 2024 - Öffentlichkeitskampagne für mehr gemeinwohlorientierten Wohnraum in Berlin.pdf

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BjG is planning a campaign ahead of state elections (Berlin in 2025) to rally for more cooperative & affordable housing, facing the broader public, also targeting political actors

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Sep 5, 2024 7:22 AM

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The Bündnis junger Genossenschaften (BjG) is a network organization based in Berlin, Germany, that brings together various cooperative housing projects and initiatives. Founded in 2017, the alliance aims to promote sustainable, mixed, and solidarity-based urban development. The BjG consists of 35 member cooperatives that manage housing, commercial spaces, ateliers, and community facilities according to cooperative principles of self-responsibility and self-management. The organization's primary goal is to create mixed neighborhoods with permanently affordable housing, particularly for households with special needs. To achieve this, the BjG advocates for favorable political and economic conditions for cooperatives, including support for land acquisition and development. The alliance emphasizes the importance of community engagement, participation, and social inclusion in urban planning. The BjG has a diverse membership, including cooperatives focused on ecological building, social housing, and community-led projects. The organization provides a platform for its members to share knowledge, resources, and best practices, as well as to collectively advocate for their interests and values. By promoting cooperative housing and community-led development, the BjG contributes to a more inclusive and sustainable urban environment in Berlin.