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Creating a New Co-op – 4 - Budgets & Feasibility - NASCO Institute

Session materials from “Creating a New Co-op – 4 - Budgets & Feasibility,” presented by Brian Dahlk at NASCO Institute 2016.

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A development budget is a powerful tool for shaping your co-op's vision. Learn how to understand the development budget for your new co-op, to present that budget to lenders or other partners, and use the budget to look at your co-op's options. Do not fear the spreadsheets! They are your friend!

Creating a New Co-op - The Development Process - NASCO Institute

Session materials from "Creating a New Co-op - 1 - The Development Process," presented by Mark Fick and Corrigan Nadon-Nichols at NASCO Institute 2014 & 2015.

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This course will provide an overview of the development process from initial ideas to moving in to a property. We will explore the many right (and a few wrong) ways to create a new housing coop, with extra focus on the initial steps: creating a collective vision, organizing your development team, and making a roadmap. This is a two-part course that sets the foundation for the "Creating a New Co-op" series.