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Uruguay offers a successful model of cooperative housing that provides affordable, secure homes through collective ownership and shared responsibilities, supported by strong legal and institutional frameworks.

Why it matters: Uruguay’s cooperative housing system ensures long-term affordable housing for diverse income levels amid a global housing crisis.

The big picture: Cooperative housing blends resident ownership with government support, creating a sustainable "third way" between public and private housing.

Stunning stat: Uruguay has 2,197 cooperatives housing about 5% of all households, with 1,008 located in the capital, Montevideo.

Commenters say: Readers admire Uruguay’s blend of social innovation and public backing, highlighting cooperative housing’s potential for social transformation and urban revitalization.