{"id":96556,"date":"2026-06-12T08:57:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T08:57:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/epeka.si\/workshop-how-to-plan-a-successful-cooperative-neighborhood\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T07:57:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T07:57:17","slug":"workshop-how-to-plan-a-successful-cooperative-neighborhood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/epeka.si\/en\/workshop-how-to-plan-a-successful-cooperative-neighborhood\/","title":{"rendered":"Workshop: How to plan a successful cooperative neighborhood?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sign up for the next workshop in the series, which will be led by architect and lecturer <strong>Urban \u017dunko.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A housing cooperative is not just a group of people sharing costs; It is a community that builds a space tailored to people. When we talk about planning a cooperative neighborhood, we are not just planning walls and roofs, but a framework for living. What key factors do we need to pay attention to in order for a neighborhood to become a home where people feel connected and safe?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location selection: More than just square meters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Location is the foundation of any real estate project, but in cooperatives it has additional weight. We are looking for micro-locations that allow:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Accessibility:<\/strong> Proximity to public transport, bicycle paths and basic infrastructure (shops, schools, health centers).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inclusion in the environment:<\/strong> A cooperative neighborhood should not be an &#8220;island&#8221;, but part of an existing neighborhood that enriches the local community.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Potential for development:<\/strong> Land that allows for phased construction or expansion is often the best long-term choice for cooperatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Architectural design: Adapted to the community<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Architecture in cooperatives follows the needs of residents, not maximizing profits.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Flexibility:<\/strong> The apartments are designed in such a way that they can adapt to the needs of the family over time (e.g. transitional rooms, modularity).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Involvement:<\/strong> Members of the co-op are involved in the design process from the beginning, ensuring that the space actually reflects their lifestyles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Common Areas: The Heart of Cooperative Life<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Common areas are what distinguish a cooperative from a regular apartment block. This is where trust and neighborly help are built. When planning, we must not forget about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Multifunctional spaces:<\/strong> From shared kitchens and dining areas for celebrations, to remote work spaces or children&#8217;s playrooms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Outdoor gathering spaces:<\/strong> Communal gardens, atriums, or rooftop terraces promote contact between generations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Commercial common areas:<\/strong> Communal laundries, repair shops or bicycle storage rooms reduce the need for private square metres and thus lower the price of housing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Sustainable Building: Responsibility for the Future<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For cooperatives, sustainability is not just a trend, but a way to reduce operating costs in the long term.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Energy efficiency:<\/strong> Passive construction, the use of heat pumps and solar power plants on roofs drastically reduce monthly heating and electricity costs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural materials:<\/strong> The use of wood, natural fibre insulation and quality materials ensures a healthy living climate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Circular economy:<\/strong> Planning with long-term maintenance in mind and easy recycling of materials at the end of a building&#8217;s life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Building better together<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Planning a cooperative neighborhood is a process that requires time, conversation, and vision. When architecture is combined with the idea of community, we get more than just apartments \u2013 we get spaces where people feel accepted and safe.<\/p>\n<p>Participation is free, the number of places is limited \u2013 register as soon as possible!<\/p>\n<p>Registration and information: <a href=\"mailto:epeka@epeka.si\">epeka@epeka.si<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Where? EPEKA Association, Tyr\u0161eva ulica 15, Maribor, <strong>at 4.30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The EPEKA Youth Programme is co-financed by: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.si\/drzavni-organi\/organi-v-sestavi\/urad-za-mladino\/\">\u00a0the Youth Office of the Republic of Slovenia<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/maribor.si\/\">the Municipality of Maribor<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal alignnone size-medium wp-image-67313\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" src=\"https:\/\/epeka.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Slovenski_logotip_Urada_Republike_Slovenije_za_mladino_JPG_tisk-2-300x50.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epeka.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Slovenski_logotip_Urada_Republike_Slovenije_za_mladino_JPG_tisk-2-300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/epeka.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Slovenski_logotip_Urada_Republike_Slovenije_za_mladino_JPG_tisk-2-1024x171.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/epeka.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Slovenski_logotip_Urada_Republike_Slovenije_za_mladino_JPG_tisk-2-768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/epeka.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Slovenski_logotip_Urada_Republike_Slovenije_za_mladino_JPG_tisk-2-740x123.jpg 740w, https:\/\/epeka.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Slovenski_logotip_Urada_Republike_Slovenije_za_mladino_JPG_tisk-2-600x100.jpg 600w, https:\/\/epeka.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Slovenski_logotip_Urada_Republike_Slovenije_za_mladino_JPG_tisk-2.jpg 1109w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"50\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/mladimaribor.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Mladi-Maribor-2-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"90\" height=\"84\" \/> \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/maribor.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MOM-Logotip-2.svg\" width=\"191\" height=\"73\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/epeka.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/logotip-MJU-01-300x72.jpg\" class=\"themewich-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal alignnone size-medium wp-image-96240\" src=\"https:\/\/epeka.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/logotip-MJU-01-300x72.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"72\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epeka.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/logotip-MJU-01-300x72.jpg 300w, https:\/\/epeka.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/logotip-MJU-01-768x185.jpg 768w, https:\/\/epeka.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/logotip-MJU-01-740x179.jpg 740w, https:\/\/epeka.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/logotip-MJU-01-790x193.jpg 790w, https:\/\/epeka.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/logotip-MJU-01-600x145.jpg 600w, https:\/\/epeka.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/logotip-MJU-01.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sign up for the next workshop in the series, which will be led by architect and lecturer <strong>Urban \u017dunko.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A housing cooperative is not just a group of people sharing &#8230; <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/epeka.si\/en\/workshop-how-to-plan-a-successful-cooperative-neighborhood\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":96555,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[42,43,123],"tags":[],"projekt_kategorija":[],"class_list":["post-96556","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events","category-youth","category-zadruga-epeka-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Workshop: How to plan a successful cooperative neighborhood? - EPEKA<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/epeka.si\/en\/workshop-how-to-plan-a-successful-cooperative-neighborhood\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Workshop: How to plan a successful cooperative neighborhood? - EPEKA\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Sign up for the next workshop in the series, which will be led by architect and lecturer Urban \u017dunko. 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