‘Cooperatives are powerful actors in the sharing economy, playing a lead role in community welfare policies.’

One of the most promising events of the International Social Housing Festival is the Collaborative Housing Workshop, organized by Italian organizations Fondazione Housing Sociale (FHS) and Legacoop Abitanti (LA). We interviewed Giordana Ferri (architect and executive director of FHS) and Rossana Zaccaria (president of Legacoop Abitanti) about their organizations, housing in Italy, and their collaborative… Read More ‘Cooperatives are powerful actors in the sharing economy, playing a lead role in community welfare policies.’

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‘The lack of affordable housing is at the core of the urban problems in many cities across Europe.’

One of the ISHF’s biggest supporters is Amsterdam Alderman, Laurens Ivens. He is participating in the ISHF Opening Event, AFWC’s ‘Social Housing Strategies in major European cites,’ and the ISHF Closing Event. Here is a short interview on why the Alderman is enthusiastic about the festival and what he expects from an exciting week full of housing related events. What… Read More ‘The lack of affordable housing is at the core of the urban problems in many cities across Europe.’

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‘It is a myth that creating socially mixed neighborhoods helps the original residents.’

We are very happy to have Maarten van Ham giving a keynote speech at the ISHF Opening Event (Tue 13 June, 9:30-17:00 hrs) on the topic of segregation. Van Ham holds two chairs, he is a professor of geography at the University of St Andrews and a professor of urban renewal at TU Delft. He also was co-editor… Read More ‘It is a myth that creating socially mixed neighborhoods helps the original residents.’

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A Chance to Streamline the Public Housing and Section 8 Program

A recent notice in the federal register was released in conjunction with the President’s Executive Order in reducing unnecessary government regulation and waste. President Trump’s Executive Order in a Nutshell:  To cut to the chase, a committee has been established to identify unnecessary rules and regulations in the government with the further mission of replacing, reducing… Read More A Chance to Streamline the Public Housing and Section 8 Program

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75% energy demand reduction by applying the DREEAM toolkit.

Wednesday morning, 14 June, 9:00-12:30 hrs the European Housing Network (Eurhonet), along with the European Federation for Living (EFL), will organize ‘Energy efficiency in social housing‘, a joint presentation of two projects on energy renovation: DREEAM (by Eurhonet) and TRIME (by EFL). We asked organizer Alessandro Cesale about DREEAM and Eurhonet’s participation in the ISHF.… Read More 75% energy demand reduction by applying the DREEAM toolkit.

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Renovating an icon of social housing

The International Social Housing Festival’s main venue -Museum Het Schip- is located in the iconic, early 20th century residential block, ‘Het Schip’. During the festival, the block will be completely empty due to a large renovation project being constructed.  The owner, housing corporation ‘Eigen Haard’, has commissioned construction firm Vastbouw to completely renovate the block and improve… Read More Renovating an icon of social housing

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Public Housing: 10 Innovative Public Housing Programs-Part II

I broke up this top 10 list into two separate articles.  To read part I, click here  Without further ado, here is the last 5 innovative public housing programs. 6. Project March- Keene Housing Authority:  The Keene Housing Authority used its Moving to Work flexibility to put an emphasis on housing homeless veterans in its region.… Read More Public Housing: 10 Innovative Public Housing Programs-Part II

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Public Housing: 10 Innovative Public Housing Programs-Part I

Some of the most innovative programs to help low-income families have come from public housing authorities across the USA who were willing to partner, think outside of the box and go to often uncomfortable places in hopes of improving the life’s of their tenants.  Providing a safe, decent and sanitary place to live is the… Read More Public Housing: 10 Innovative Public Housing Programs-Part I

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‘Housing is the most significant vehicle for social mobility’

Doug Saunders is one of the ISHF Opening Event keynote speakers.  He is a Toronto based journalist and author of the acclaimed book ‘Arrival City’, addressing the final migration to cities. We called Doug Saunders and asked him to share some news regarding his involvement in the festival. Why are you giving a keynote speech at ISHF’s… Read More ‘Housing is the most significant vehicle for social mobility’

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