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Ecovillages - CoopZone Tele-learning - Presented by Lynn Hannley of the Communitas Group and Marty Frost of Devco
Please see the summary minutes and powerpoint presentation attached below.
New Communities Directory 2010 Edition
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&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.
EQuilibriumTM Communities Initiative - A net zero co-operative neighbourhood
The Communitas Group Ltd. has been awarded $481,000 in funding under the EQuilibrium™ Communities Initiative for its Station Pointe neighbourhood development in Edmonton, Alberta. This is a collaborative sustainable community demonstration initiative of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
Housing Co-ops
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.
The Co-operative Housing Federation of BC
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.
Southern Alberta Cooperative Housing Association
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.
Golden Horseshoe Co-operative Housing Federation
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.
Co-op Housing Bookstore
This bookstore provides educational materials to help housing co-ops in their day-to-day management and in building stronger communities.
North American Students of Co-operation
The North American Students of Cooperation (NASCO) Family [of associations] organizes and educates affordable group equity co-ops and their members for the purpose of promoting a community oriented cooperative movement.
Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada
The website of CHFC. It has excellent information on housing co-operatives in Canada including links to regional federations.
