WohnGeno e.G., based in the Rhine-Main region near Frankfurt am Main, is a registered cooperative dedicated to developing and supporting innovative housing solutions with a social focus. Founded in 2009, the organisation has concentrated on enabling self-managed, affordable, and inclusive living projects, primarily serving families, seniors, and individuals seeking participation-oriented housing arrangements.
WohnGeno e.G. is legally structured as a cooperative (eingetragene Genossenschaft), meaning its members actively co-determine key decisions and benefit from collective ownership of property assets. As of 2024, the cooperative counts over 130 members. The organisation’s scope includes advising groups on self-determined living, acquiring and developing properties, and long-term property management under principles of participation and sustainability.
One of its established projects is the “Wohnprojekt Landau,” which is a multi-generational community located in Landau, Rheinland-Pfalz, providing barrier-free, communal, and family-friendly living spaces. A current example closer to Frankfurt is the cooperative’s involvement in supporting new housing initiatives in the Offenbach and Hanau areas by facilitating legal, organisational, and financial frameworks for resident-driven projects.
WohnGeno e.G. operates independently of large real estate investors, emphasising transparency in pricing and resisting speculative property use. Its activities are confined to residential buildings and do not extend into commercial property development. The organisation maintains a steady but cautious expansion, focusing on quality and the long-term viability of its housing efforts. All project details, membership numbers, and principles are directly based on data provided on the cooperative’s website.