Cooperativa Edificatrice Ansaloni is a housing cooperative based in Bologna, Italy. It was established in 1948 to address members’ housing needs by allocating homes for permanent or temporary use. Its registered office is at Via Cividali 13, Bologna.28
The cooperative reports having more than 11,000 members and having built and allocated around 7,000 homes in Bologna and its province.1 Its work includes developing housing in free or regulated areas, as well as services to help people understand housing options and receive assistance with purchasing a home. It also provides protected residences for older people, combining housing with opportunities for social activity.1
Its stated approach includes attention to social and environmental considerations in housing development. The organisation describes work on energy savings, waste reduction and the use of lower-impact materials and technologies.1 Beyond housing, it works through Fondazione Oviv on cultural activities, support for young people’s initiatives, and inclusion of people experiencing social disadvantage.1
The cooperative is governed by a board of directors; its current listed president is Gianfranco Franchi and vice-president is Daniele Manetti.5 Its described housing activity is centred on Bologna and the surrounding province, so its geographic scope is local.1