MACHA - Madison Area Cooperative Housing Alliance

07/12/2026

Most housing co-ops in Madison are zero/group equity, but the limited equity model discussed in this article is an interesting one that we would love to see explored more in our city!

by Araz Hachadourian and David J. ThompsonThe following article appeared as a chapter in the collection Beautiful Solutions by Eli Feghali Rachel Plattus, Nathan Schneider, and Elandria Williams (2025, OR Books). It is reposted here under Creative Commons license (CC BY-NC 4.0). Editor's note: In th...

06/11/2026

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05/30/2026

A one-bedroom unit is available at Linden Cohousing! This is a top-floor, backyard-facing unit surrounded by a caring community.

Come see it for yourself during an open house this Sunday, May 31, 12:00-2:00 PM (please enter at Sutherland Court entrance). We hope to see you there!

Learn more about the unit at https://lauerrealtygroup.com/107-sutherland-court-323

04/20/2026

Ofek has multiple rooms opening this summer- some vacancies in May, June and August. If you or anyone you know is looking for a community that shares meals, looks out for each other, and celebrates Jewish culture, please apply!

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04/18/2026

National Cohousing Open House. Visit one... or all four!... of Madison's Cohousing Communities, and chat with members of our newest forming group.

12/12/2025

We love to see housing co-ops brought up as a solution to affordable housing!

As strange as it may sound, Zohran Mamdani’s new policy on halal cart licenses would lay the groundwork to democratize ownership through cooperatives — an approach that could finally help make New York City affordable again.

10/22/2025

Activists in Puerto Rico are exploring housing cooperatives and land trusts as options to provide long-term, affordable housing to the community.

Bad Bunny’s recent 31-concert residency in Puerto Rico highlighted the archipelago’s housing and displacement crisis. But what’s the solution? A community ownership approach could make housing more affordable and accessible to locals.

10/16/2025

Cool to see how housing co-ops are growing and thriving in Toronto!

Co-op housing is making a comeback. For all the potential friction of sharing a mortgage with your neighbours, it can be a beautiful thing. Jan Champagne and...

07/27/2025

Tonight, Sunday July 27th.

06/10/2025

Join MACHA for our annual summer social event! Hypatia Co-op (411 N Pinckney St) Thursday July 24th, 6-10pm.

Communing, connecting, and conversing with the cooperative housing community.

Food and non-alcoholic beverages donated by Ian’s Pizza and W***y Street Co-op. Alcoholic beverages are BYO or bring to share.

All welcome - Family friendly