Investigating the feasibility of co-op housing in the current housing landscape

Abstract

This research report investigates the current landscape and challenges associated with the development and sustainability of housing co-operatives (co-ops). The purpose of the research is to inform Rising Stars, a project aimed at creating consumer-owned housing for individuals with mental health challenges in Hamilton, Ontario. The report explores the factors that have enabled and hindered the development of co-ops in the last 15 years and assesses the feasibility of the co-op housing model in the present context.