The Path from Utopia: From Co-Ops to Condos and Beyond.

This article provides an overview of the history and development of co-ownership, specifically in the form of co-ops and condos, in the United States. It discusses the factors that contributed to the spread of co-ownership, such as societal changes and increased affordability after World War II. The article also explores the financialization of housing and its impact on co-ownership, as well as the potential for progressive forms of co-ownership in the future. The authors present different perspectives on the future of co-ownership, with some being more optimistic than others, but overall, co-ownership is seen as a lasting and evolving model of housing. [Extracted from the article]