Measuring the Cooperative Difference in Affordable Housing

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dc.contributor.authorLeviten-Reid, Catherine
dc.date.accessioned2019-12-02T20:20:43Z
dc.date.available2019-12-02T20:20:43Z
dc.date.issued2015-06
dc.descriptionThis presentation outlines the results of three research projects related to the co-operative difference in affordable housing. The first, a comparative case study by Dr. Catherine Leviten-Reid and Alicia Lake explores differences between three different affordable housing complexes for seniors - one a non-profit, one a co-operative and one a for-profit. Through the analysis of interviews with stakeholders, the research team explored the ways in which the development processes and the personal experiences of the residents differed in the three cases. In this study, many differences were found between the third sector (non-profit and co-op) housing developments and the for-profit housing development. The most striking differences related to the social mission of the organizations and the community orientation of the housing, particularly in their creation of sustainable community atmospheres and better social living environments. These findings echo existing research that concludes that third sector organizations are more likely to pursue social objectives. The second project explored how volunteering within a housing co-op predicts the development of residents’ capabilities, the strengthening of their social ties, and their ability to influence decisions about the housing in which they live. Data was taken from an evaluation of Canadian co-op housing programs published in 2003. Residents were asked whether they participated on the board, engaged in operational activities, and/or planned social events. They responded to questions such as whether they had gained more personal connections, developed financial skills, or gained ability to influence decisions about their housing. Researchers found that volunteering in the context of housing co-operatives appears to be beneficial for those who get involved, and are consistent with the existing literature which finds positives effects on skills and social connections. In the third project, researchers conducted semi-structured interviews among 6 housing co-ops, speaking with co-op staff, older members, and “young” members (aged 25 to 32). Researchers looked at how young members benefit when they volunteer on housing co-op boards or committees, and how housing co-ops benefit when younger members become involved. The study found that the engagement of young members in the governance of their housing co-operatives offers numerous benefits to both those young members (in skills, experiences) and their housing co-operatives (in new ideas and energy). See also the final research papers: Leviten-Reid, Catherine & Lake, Alicia & Campbell, Robert. (2015). Exploring Organizational Form in the Affordable Rental Housing Sector. VOLUNTAS: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations. 27. 10.1007/s11266-015-9658-z. Leviten-Reid, Catherine & Campbell, Robert. (2016). Volunteer roles and the benefits of volunteering: An examination of nonprofit housing cooperatives. Community Development. 1-17. 10.1080/15575330.2015.1134609.en_US
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dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10587/2056
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherMeasuring the Co-operative Difference Research Networken_US
dc.subject.se-space-enterprise-enNon-profitsen_US
dc.subject.se-space-enterprise-enFor-profitsen_US
dc.subject.se-space-enterprise-enCo-operativesen_US
dc.subject.se-space-enterprise-enConsumer/Retail Co-operativesen_US
dc.subject.se-space-enterprise-frSans but lucratifen_US
dc.subject.se-space-enterprise-frÀ but lucratifen_US
dc.subject.se-space-enterprise-frCoopérativesen_US
dc.subject.se-space-enterprise-frConsommateurs / coopératives de détailen_US
dc.subject.sespace-geographic-enCanadaen_US
dc.subject.sespace-geographic-enAtlantic Canadaen_US
dc.subject.sespace-geographic-frCanadaen_US
dc.subject.sespace-geographic-frCanada atlantiqueen_US
dc.subject.sespace-populations-enRural/Remoteen_US
dc.subject.sespace-populations-enElderly personsen_US
dc.subject.sespace-populations-frRurales / Isoléesen_US
dc.subject.sespace-populations-frPersonnes âgéesen_US
dc.subject.sespace-research-enMeasuring the Co-operative Difference Research Network (2010-2015)en_US
dc.subject.sespace-research-frRéseau de recherche pour mesurer la différence coopérative (2010-2015)en_US
dc.subject.sespace-sector-enHousing & Constructionen_US
dc.subject.sespace-sector-frLogement et constructionen_US
dc.subject.sespace-theme-enAlternative Economic Theory / Co-operative Theoryen_US
dc.subject.sespace-theme-enCommunity Economic Development / Socio-Economic Developmenten_US
dc.subject.sespace-theme-frThéorie économique alternative / Théorie de coopérationen_US
dc.subject.sespace-theme-frDéveloppement économique communautaire / Développement socio-économiqueen_US
dc.titleMeasuring the Cooperative Difference in Affordable Housingen_US
dc.typeConference Presentation / Paperen_US
dc.typePrésentation d’un colloque / article lors 'dun colloqueen_US
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dc.typePrésentation d’un colloque / article lors 'dun colloqueen_US
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