Lothlorien Cooperative has a 40 year history of providing affordable housing using a non-profit, cooperative model. The community at Lothlorien has supported and even started many nonprofit organizations throughout it's history. The location of Lothlorien Cooperative House downtown Madison, Wisconsin, near the University of Wisconsin campus, as well as numerous employment and cultural opportunities makes the property irreplaceable.

Lothlorien members, alumni, and friends, are working to reduce repair costs through donating labor and money to the cause, as well as applying for grants and low cost loans. These efforts should be given a fair chance, and all reasonable options to reduce repair costs should be fully explored.

Following a fire that damaged part of the structure, a plan to sell the property to developers and build an equivalent number of bedrooms in other locations has been put forth. This action can not replace the intrinsic value of Lothlorien enjoyed by thousands of cooperators over the last forty years. Nor will it provide residents with low incomes access to the resources available only in a walkable downtown.

Save Lothlorien Coop!



Lothlorien's website, for more information about the community.

Friends of Lothlorien Facebook group for updates.

Save Lothlorien Co-op fundraising site for donations.