Lisbon City Council Grants Land and Project to Employee-led Cooperative with 50% Discount
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Lisbon City Council Grants Land and Project to Employee-led Cooperative with 50% Discount

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Summary:

  • Lisbon City Council awards first project under Cooperativas 1.ª Habitação program

  • Project led by Sílvia Santos, a city employee since late 2023

  • 50% discount granted for the construction of a building in Lumiar

  • Santos has connections to a local theater group benefiting from the project

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The Lisbon City Council has decided to award its first project under the Cooperativas 1.ª Habitação program to a cooperative led by one of its own employees. Sílvia Santos, a senior technician in the municipality's brand and communication department since late 2023, will oversee the construction of a new building in Lumiar, benefiting from a significant 50% discount on the project.

In addition to her role in the cooperative, Santos has ties to a local theater group that will receive a social counterpart as part of this initiative. This project marks a significant step in promoting cooperative housing and community involvement in Lisbon.

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