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Creative Solutions to Community Housing

By June 10, 2024No Comments

Are you looking for innovative ways to address community housing needs? Join The City of Austin- Economic Development Department for an enlightening webinar, “Creative Solutions to Community Housing,” where you will explore various cooperative housing models that offer fair, affordable, and welcoming living arrangements.

Event Highlights:

  • Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
  • Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Hosted by: City of Austin – Economic Development
  • Contact: Ryan Nill, 512-909-9238, ryan@nillconsulting.com

Discover Diverse Housing Cooperative Models

Housing cooperatives, known as “group equity” in Austin, provide a unique way for residents to interact with their living spaces, much like renting from a property management company, but with a cooperative, fair approach. However, there are many other cooperative models available globally, each with distinct benefits and challenges.

Join the Discussion

Join local housing cooperative expert Ryan Nill and colleagues as they delve into alternative housing cooperative models such as:

  • Real Estate Investment Co-ops
  • Limited Equity Co-ops
  • Market Rate Co-ops
  • Rental Equity Nonprofits
  • …and more!

What to Expect

The class will include:

  • Models of Ownership: Learn about various ownership structures.
  • Special Challenges: Discuss the unique challenges each co-op type faces.
  • Affordability Keys: Discover the keys to making co-ops affordable.

Bonus: Class attendees will have the opportunity to schedule FREE coaching and consulting sessions with the instructor and other co-op experts.

Accessibility and Language Services

This webinar is free and will be presented in English with Spanish language interpretation available. The City of Austin is committed to ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request, including translation and interpretation services.

For assistance, please contact the Economic Development Department at 512-974-7819 or Relay Texas 7-1-1.

Join The City of Austin- Economic Development Department to inspire new ideas and foster the development of cooperative housing models in Austin. We look forward to your participation!