Housing / construction

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We are happy to announce that the new print edition of the Communities Directory is here and available for shipping now! This is the sixth edition of our Communities Directory, and the third edition of the book produced based on our Online Communities Directory and we are very happy with the results. Newly Updated for 2010 This all-new Directory edition lists over 1000 intentional communities in North America, including ecovillages, co-ops, communes and cohousing projects, and 250 communities from around the world. Also included are detailed cross-reference charts, an index, and maps showing community locations world wide as well as detailed maps of North America. You can order your copy now for $26 <http://store.ic.org/directory/?enews=Dir2010contactD&amp;u=5999>  (plus shipping) This is over 25% off the cover price for those ordering direct from the FIC so don't wait until you see it in stores. We hope that communities listed in the book and our website will help us by spreading the word about this new offering. We encourage each community to get a copy of the book to display proudly in your community library or better yet on whatever your equivalent of the community coffee table. We are hoping that publicity surrounding the new book will also bring more traffic to the Online Directory, so make sure your listing is updated and correct . If you are interested in ordering multiple copies of the Directory contact our office (see below) for information on bulk discounts. They make wonderful gifts and its a great product to carry in your community store. 

The purpose of these pages is to provide a starting point to information on the Internet about co-operative housing and to identify some of the needs in the housing co-operative movement today. Although the scope of this research is international, the base of the research is the housing co-operative movement is Canada.

Guide to housing co-operatives.

Cooperative Housing Toolbox - A Practical Guide for Cooperative Success

A series of toolboxes that can be purchased through the Northcountry Cooperative Foundation, they include: "Financial Management for Directors and Managers of Natural Food Co-ops","The Governance Toolbox", "The Ownership Toolbox", "A Relationship of Respect: Evaluating Your General Manager", "Hiring a General Manager", "The Cooperative Housing Conversion Toolbox", and "Expansions and Relocations Toolbox".

A practical guide for co-operative success in co-operative housing development.  This guide is designed for use by housing cooperative boards of directors, resident members and co-op partners. It defines what a co-op is, highlights the history of the cooperative movement, explains how co-ops are managed and governed, explores what co-op members can do to recognize and weed out problems early on, and provides guidelines that allow the best elements of cooperative living to take root and grow.

A guide to co-operative housing development as a tool for successful community development. As community leaders seek solutions to the affordable housing crisis, people continue to make difficult choices about where to live. Cooperative housing is one solution to the affordable housing crisis. This guide is designed to assist community leaders in determining whether co-op housing is right for their community, and helps with choosing, planning and organizing co-op housing developments.

A Guide to Co-operative Housing by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

The Co-operative Housing Federation of BC (CHF BC) is a co-operative association whose members are housing co-ops and related organizations in British Columbia.

SACHA serves as the regional federation of housing co-operatives and is financed by membership dues and fees for services. Membership is open to housing co-operatives located in southern Alberta (Red Deer and South), as well as other individuals and organizations which support SACHA's aims and accept the responsibilities of membership. SACHA has a sector membership agreement with the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada which requires membership in both organizations. Members enjoy benefits and services provided by both.

The Northern Alberta Cooperative Housing Association (NACHA) is a federation of Housing Cooperatives. We provide a variety of services to our membership and to the public who are interested in finding out more about cooperative housing.

GH-CHF has about 40 members – all also members of CHF Canada. GH-CHF provides a range of services for members and the general public.

GH-CHF takes part in the lobbying activities organized nationally by CHF Canada. A staff member represents the association at CHF Canada's Federations Committee.

COCHF takes an active part in municipal, provincial and national lobbying activities co-ordinated by CHF Canada. A staff member represents the association at CHF Canada’s Federations Committee.

The Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto (CHFT) is a member-supported organization representing more than 45,000 people living in more than 160 non-profit housing co-operatives located in Toronto and York Region.

The Co-operative Housing Association of Eastern Ontario (CHASEO) is a co-operation of co-ops. Its members are housing co-ops in the Eastern Ontario region, co-op staff associations and sector-related organizations.

This bookstore provides educational materials to help housing co-ops in their day-to-day management and in building stronger communities.

The website of CHFC. It has excellent information on housing co-operatives in Canada including links to regional federations.