Cooperatives in the housing sector 2024

The event "Cooperatives in the Housing Sector 2024," hosted by Housing Europe, aimed to facilitate discussions on the role of housing cooperatives in promoting sustainable and inclusive communities. Participants included representatives from the European Commission and financial institutions, highlighting the importance of recognizing cooperatives as partners in the digital and green transition. Key discussions focused on how housing cooperatives can support sustainability initiatives and align with the New European Bauhaus principles. Topics included combating loneliness and isolation, addressing youth exclusion from rental housing, and exploring new pathways for affordable housing delivery. The event featured institutional perspectives from the financial sector, followed by a Q&A session, allowing for an interactive dialogue. It concluded with closing remarks and a preview of a forthcoming comprehensive report by Housing Europe’s Observatory, emphasizing the significant contributions of cooperatives to the housing sector.