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A curated collection of case studies, research findings, and practical tools.

 

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Chicago Field Note: New-Generation Housing Cooperatives

An in-depth field note exploring innovative cooperative housing models emerging in Chicago.

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Coalitions for Community Ownership

A research brief outlining successful advocacy strategies for advancing community ownership policy.

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On Financial Aggregation: A Field Leaders' Roadmap

A strategic roadmap that proposes a critical 'financial aggregator' to pool capital.

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Chicago Blog Post: Takeaways & Learnings

A narrative exploration of Chicago's trailblazing cooperatives and implications for the field.

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Community Ownership in Practice: What Current Research Reveals About Property, Power, & Possibility

A critical, comprehensive synthesis of English-language literature on community ownership — beyond simple definitions and into the tensions and opportunities shaping the field today.

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Video The Case for Financial Aggregation in Community Ownership

How do we unlock the capital needed to scale community ownership without compromising community control? In this highlight reel from our recent webinar, we dive into the findings of the Bridgespan Group's first-of-its-kind study on financial aggregation for community ownership.

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Video Building Power, Passing Policy: How Community Ownership Coalitions Win

How do communities turn organizing power into lasting ownership? In this highlight reel, Ground Works Consulting's Leo Goldberg and Miriam Zuk break down their new research brief outlining coalition strategies for advancing community ownership policy. Featuring panelists from Northwest Cooperative Development Center (NWCDC), T.R.U.S.T. South LA, and Urban Homesteading Assistance Board (UHAB).

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