Social housing might not be the most sexy topic. But the topic is hot, according to moderator Eddy Adams during this year’s annual policy conference of Housing Europe. The temperature levels outside matched the enthusiasm on stage. Organized as part of the International Social Housing Festival, set inside one of Amsterdam’s most notorious night clubs,… Read More The (r)evolution of social housing
The morning discussion of Housing Europe’s conference revolved around the theme of preparing for changes. The speakers hit the festival’s three main themes of diversification, migration to cities and segregation and inequality. Below is a short review of the morning session. Speaker 1: Dr. Rudiger Ahrend Dr. Rudiger Ahrend the head for the Urban Programme… Read More Social Housing: Preparing for Changes- Housing Europe Morning Session
The morning discussion of Housing Europe’s conference revolved around the theme of preparing for changes. The speakers hit the festival’s three main themes of diversification, migration to cities and segregation and inequality. Below is a short review of the morning session. Speaker 1: Dr. Rudiger Ahrend Dr. Rudiger Ahrend the head for the Urban Programme… Read More Social Housing: Preparing for Changes- Housing Europe and Aedes Morning Session
Below are ideas for helping tenants given by 3 speakers at the international public housing conference in Amsterdam. Idea 1: From Northern Ireland: Supporting those with dementia The speaker did a good job explaining the increasing needs of elderly tenants. The presenter focused on how a housing organization can help those suffering from dementia. Dr. McPeake… Read More Public Housing: 3 Innovative Ideas to Address Tenant Needs
Diversification of tenant needs is a broad topic. This morning pitch of the Collaborative Housing session showed all in attendance that trying to start a whole new housing industry from scratch is the definition of responding to tenant needs. Estonia started a major housing reform around 10 years ago. Estonia is a good example… Read More How Estonia is Managing Major Housing Reform
A coffee and pitch session brought together dozens of housing professionals from countries around the world. During the collaborative housing program, I spoke about several dynamic and innovative programs taking place with the Seattle and Puget Sound Region. The audience watched a video by the Urban Institute about the Tacoma Housing Authority’s McCarver Program before… Read More Education Programs and Social Housing in and Around Seattle
Maria Chiara Cela, from Societa cooperative, Milan spoke about a project where they renovated 180 empty apartments in the Milan area. These were apartments that agencies around the area did not have money to renovate or fix. The co-operative fixed these houses and then housed migrants from 26 different countries. Their agency is working very… Read More Creating a Strong Social Mix in Milan, Italy
One of the key themes of this housing festival is diversity in tenant needs. It is hard to imagine a better example of responsiveness to tenant needs than what is taking place in Copenhagen. Ulia Gregor works for DAB, an organization that houses many citizens across Copenhagen. In fact, her organization has over 50,000 units. The speaker… Read More Tenant Boards in Denmark: Best Practices in Supporting Tenant’s Diverse Needs
Co-housing, collective housing, collaborative housing, co-living, cooperative housing. All different names for one growing housing phenomenon; people are starting to live together again— not with their family members, but with relative strangers. Organised by the Italian organizations Fondazione Housing Sociale and Legacoop abitanti the Collaborative Housing workshop deals with this upcoming housing form. How can… Read More The struggle for collaborative housing
Some housing associations do more then just providing a roof above the head. They set up systems that promote the integration of refugees and other immigrants. Six best practices from all over Europe were presented during the event ‘Best practices of inclusiveness, migration and refugee housing’, organised by the network organisations EFL + EurHoNet. They… Read More How housing associations across Europe promote integration
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