What happened in Phase I?
Achievements of the European Affordable Housing Consortium: Two years of impact (2022-2024)
3 Blueprints with tried and tested approaches that will answer your questions on how to plan and implement innovative renovations that leave no one behind.
They help public, cooperative, social housing providers, SMEs, and cities to answer their questions on the following topics.
- Project implementation and financial feasibility
- Technology and digital applications
- Social inclusiveness and liveability
22 Supported districts from different corners of Europe that received tailored support for their renovation project.
Belgium
Ganshoren, Brussels, Belgium
Étangs Noirs, Brussels, Belgium
Groenlaan, Schendelbeke, Belgium
Leuven, Belgium
Croatia
Križevci, Croatia
Denmark
Axelborg, Horsens, Denmark
France
Portes du 18ème / Charles Hermite, Paris, France
Quartier Le Parc, Guesnain, France
Germany
Bochold, Essen, Germany
Greece
Tavros-Moschatos, Athens, Greece
Analipsi, Thessaloniki, Greece
Hungary
Donner, Kaposvár, Hungary
Ireland
Eddenderry, Offaly, Ireland
Lithuania
Naujininkai, Vilnius, Lithuania
North Macedonia
Dracevo, Skopje, North Macedonia
Portugal
Barreiro, Lisbon/Setubal, Portugal
Slovenia
City centre, Maribor, Slovenia
Spain
Blocs Florida, L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
Torrelavega, Spain
Sant Boi de Llobregat, Spain
Besòs Maresme, Barcelona, Spain
El Palau, Matarò, Spain
13 Mentors helped local actors improve their renovation projects in one-to-one sessions.
4 Study visits helped about 40 public, cooperative, social housing providers, cities, and SMEs to understand from peers how projects have come to life.
A Funding Simulator that provides a snapshot of existing public and private finance that can be used for renovation projects at the district level.
450+ engaged housing providers, cities, SMEs through conferences and trainings.
Watch this 3-minute video that provides a feeling of the work that has been done.
The European Affordable Housing Consortium in Phase I (2022-2024) was powered by:
The final event of Phase I was an opportunity to put a face on the names and the people who went the extra mile to support the social and affordable housing providers, SMEs, or cities that were looking for answers to how renovation can be inclusive and exemplary.
Some of the most active mentors of the European Affordable Housing Consortium were…
Muris Kodzaga from Hilfswerk International
William Nelissen from Wonen in Limburg in Flanders
Sylwia Słomiak from ssas and Eurocities
Fabien Lasserre from the French social housing company, Vilogia
Sven Buch from Himmerland Boligforening, winner of a New European Bauhaus award
OttO Höller from tafkaoo architects gmbh
We must build on the energy, cooperation, and strong connections that were established in the past two years.
A long-term partnership and funding are the main ingredients for an Affordable Housing Partnership and there is political commitment to deliver, Anna Athanasopoulou – Head of Unit for Proximity, Social Economy, and Creative Industries at European Commission’s DG’GROW concluded.
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Re-watch the final conference at the EU Committee of the Regions here.
