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The Commons

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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