Advocates say co-ops reduce speculation, create social cohesion, and could inspire new models for addressing global housing affordability crises.  A ‘Third Way’ Between Buying or Renting? Swiss Co-ops Say They’ve Found It. 
Examples in Lausanne show long-term stability, community amenities, and strong environmental standards.
Nonprofits are offering cut-price apartments as a way of combating the housing affordability crisis.

The NYT shares a story about Switzerland’s nonprofit housing cooperatives. 

Paul Petrunia. Writing for Archinect News.