Journal of Co-operative Studies 54(1), 39-41
From tenants to members: The case for co-operative social housing
| Editorial reviewed/Short paper | Published online: June 2021 |
From tenants to members: The case for co-operative social housing
Fiona Dunkin
Vol 54(1), pp. 39-41
How to cite this article: Dunkin, F. (2021). From tenants to members: The case for co-operative social housing. Journal of Co-operative Studies, 54(1), 39-41. https://doi.org/10.61869/CVIO8661
Abstract
A key aspect of the Rebuilding Ireland: Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness, was that Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) were allocated responsibility for up to one third of all social housing units up to 2021. For some, AHBs represent the future of social housing in Ireland. However, with specific regard to tenant participation as a means of improving management of social housing, this short paper suggests it may be worthwhile for both local authorities and AHBs to look to co-operative organisational structures as a reference point for a fresh approach.
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