Promotes cooperative housing projects for affordability and sustainability.
La Dinamo is a foundation based in Catalonia, Spain, dedicated to promoting and supporting cooperative housing projects based on the "right of use" model. This model offers an alternative to traditional homeownership and rental systems, focusing on collective ownership and long-term affordability. The foundation's main activities include providing technical support to groups initiating cooperative housing projects, assisting local administrations in implementing such models, mobilizing private resources for new projects, and conducting research and training on cooperative housing. La Dinamo also works to promote inter-cooperation within the social economy sector and advocates for policies that favor affordable, inclusive, and energy-efficient housing. La Dinamo collaborates with various organizations to provide financial support for cooperative housing projects. For instance, it has partnered with La Borda, a pioneering cooperative housing project in Barcelona, offering a participatory loan as part of the project's funding structure. While specific financial details are not readily available, La Dinamo's support typically forms part of a diverse funding mix that includes resident contributions, ethical banking loans, and public subsidies. The foundation's work contributes to the broader goal of establishing cooperative housing as a viable and sustainable alternative in the social and solidarity economy, addressing issues of housing affordability and community-driven development in Catalonia and beyond.