Category: Social Programs

How Italy’s Fondazione Housing Sociale is Revolutionizing the Social Housing Sector-

I recently had the pleasure of meeting Chiara Rizzica of Fondazione Housing Sociale who is from Milan, Italy.  She is both an architect and the person responsible for coordinating International Partnership projects.   In our discussions, I learned that the organization she works for is not a social housing company but a new aged consultancy… Read More How Italy’s Fondazione Housing Sociale is Revolutionizing the Social Housing Sector-

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5 Cool Public Housing Programs Helping Residents Find Jobs

San Diego Housing Authority: Achievement Academy: SDHC Achievement Academy is the name for the community services division that is married up with the MTW path to success rent reform program.  Components of this resident focused program include a state of the art learning center that includes a computer lab and programs to help residents learn skills… Read More 5 Cool Public Housing Programs Helping Residents Find Jobs

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How a Public Housing Authority Transformed a Neighborhood in Germany

The debate is there.  Should a social housing company focus all energy on being an excellent housing provider?  Why worry about social issues when there are other agencies who can focus on these themes.  Many public housing agencies in the USA are looking for ways to improve the social situations for families and residents in… Read More How a Public Housing Authority Transformed a Neighborhood in Germany

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5 Game Changing Homeless Programs and Developments from Around the World

There are so many dedicated professionals working on the homeless issue around the world that we can sometimes forget to stop and appreciate the hard work and innovation.  Below are 5 interesting programs, developments or ideas that have been implemented around the world. Hyper Aggressive Housing First in Finland:  Finland as a country made housing… Read More 5 Game Changing Homeless Programs and Developments from Around the World

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Growing Old in Place: Can Housing Providers Find an Answer?

I recently met and heard from Carina Dantas who works with and in the social housing and aging industry within Portugal.  She spoke at the International Housing Festival about demographic change within social housing.  Mrs. Dantas let us know that the aging population is growing dramatically not only in Portugal but all around the world.… Read More Growing Old in Place: Can Housing Providers Find an Answer?

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Public Housing-Supporting Residents with Dementia: Lessons from Northern Ireland

I met Dr. John McPeake the CEO from Helm Housing Association in Northern Ireland recently and had the pleasure of hearing about how his agency is working on helping those with dementia.  .  Dr. McPeake let us know that in the UK the average age exceeded 40 for the first time in its history.  By… Read More Public Housing-Supporting Residents with Dementia: Lessons from Northern Ireland

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7 Lessons On Diversification In Social Housing

The International Social Housing Festival celebrated the long tradition of providing affordable housing all over the world, but aimed at tackling the most prevalent challenges social housing is facing right now and in the future. The festival was organised around three central themes: migration to cities, segregation and in equality, and diversification. As one of… Read More 7 Lessons On Diversification In Social Housing

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