For Immediate Release 6/5/2014 Contact: Maureen Carroll, Cooperative Development Institute, Cooperative Development Specialist, 413-665-1271 (ext. 16), mcarroll@cdi.coop Two Massachusetts Communities Become Resident-Owned Co-ops In A Single Day Residents are using the democratic ownership and governance model to take control
In these housing communities, seniors aren’t just retiring. They’re running the show.
Below is an inspiring video montage of senior citizens from various resident-owned-communities. Initially, these seniors might have simply been looking forward to a quiet retirement. But in these democratically owned and run co-op communities, they instead found themselves participating in
Two Stories of Resident-Owned Communities Making Waves in Vermont
Bunker Hill Cooperative: Pioneering The First of its Kind Disaster-Preparedness Plan in Vermont Here is a fascinating story of a housing co-op community coming together and doing things a bit differently than the mainstream. Keep in mind that just a
A Day in Maine to Get Organized and Energized to Sustain Local Economies
Our friends at Cooperative Maine are helping put together an inspiring one-day conference, “Creating and Sustaining Vibrant Local Economies in Maine” on March 22 (this Saturday), 9 AM-4 PM, Randall Student Center, Augusta. We like the goals for the day!
Last two episodes of My So-Called Housing Cooperative released–heart-breaking and heart-warming
This is it! The Season Finale of My So-Called Housing Cooperative! I decided to release episodes 5 and 6 together, and once you watch them, you will probably understand why. Thanks for watching and please forward to anyone you think
Job posting: the Northwest Co-op Development Center is hiring a Cooperative Housing Specialist
REPORTS TO: Manufactured Housing Community Program Manager POSITION SUMMARY: The Cooperative Housing Specialist will work with senior housing staff to facilitate the development of cooperatively owned manufactured housing, including affordable housing and community development projects, products, and programs, and will
Episode 4 of My So-Called Housing Cooperative now online — hijinks continue!
Episode 4 of My-So Called Housing Cooperative is now online. You can view it on Youtube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FJzF0JZG94 Episode Summary: While Joey and Shanna are packing for their big move, Craig freaks out when he feels the entire building shake. He frantically
CDI cited in article on cooperative solutions for senior living
See “Cooperative Living for Seniors (and others)” on The Little Old Lady Stays Put (or doesn’t), by Jacqueline Herships.
My So-Called Housing Cooperative Episode 3: Rain of Mystery, now online
Happy New Year, everyone! For your viewing pleasure, “Episode 3: Rain of Mystery” is now online! Thanks, Craig Saddlemire 🙂 You can view it on Youtube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zV16tOAr95c Summary: In this episode, Joey becomes concerned as he begins to sense paranormal
My So-Called Housing Cooperative Episode 2: The Long Goodbye now online
Hi Friends, Episode 2 of My-So Called Housing Cooperative is now online. You can view it on Youtube here: http://youtu.be/_tHXC6SHPN0 Episode Summary: Corbin tries to move out of the Faire-Op, but things get dramatic when Craig discovers an unapproved modification that Corbin made to