PRINCIPLES AND VALUES OF THE MODEL

The cooperative and transformative housing sectorial of the Solidarity Economy Network (XES) brings together different projects and entities that promote the cooperative housing model under cession of use with the impulse of the social market sharing values and principles.

Consult the regulatory principles of the Sectorial model ratified and approved the cooperative´s General Assembly.

Sostre Cívic promotes a transformative model of housing access and tenure based on the following principles

NON- PROFIT AND COLLECTIVE PROPERTY

Collective ownership is maintained over time, for an indefinite period of time and on a non-profit basis. The financing of the project is collective, where the initial contribution can be returned but not the monthly fees, in order to guarantee the affordability of the model.

SELF-MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY

The future inhabitants, members of Sostre Cívic, collectively lead and take responsibility for the project, putting efforts into empowerment, training and decision making throughout the process. The intention is to live in a more communitarian way, through mutual support, solidarity and relationship with the environment by putting people and their needs in the centre with the possibility of sharing spaces and services.

AFFORDABLE AND INCLUSIVE HOUSING

The right to use of the dwelling is done through the cooperative, with transparent access criteria. The initial contribution is limited to facilitate access to the project in the long term. Self-promotion allows for a reduction in the production costs of housing and common spaces. The participatory design allows us to respond to the needs of each project.

REPLICABILITY AND SOCIAL MARKET

Through intercooperation and collaboration with other existing entities, projects and initiatives we promote the social market and the solidarity economy (SSE). We share knowledge with the sector and the environment. In addition, we develop actions to promote and disseminate the model among stakeholders and public administrations.

SUSTAINABILITY

We work in the fight for the right to housing, with the intention of co-responsibility with the environment and link to the territory and we bet on environmental sustainability, energy efficiency and reduction of consumption.