A growing collection of resources on the intersection of European culture, urban development, (co)housing, commons, cooperatives, social inclusion, policy making, sustainability, design & innovation.
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European Commission
2024
The toolkit provides guidance on utilizing EU funds for social housing investments to address affordability and enhance social inclusion.
TU Vienna
2024
This thesis analyzes social sustainability in real estate, evaluating the EU Social Taxonomy and gaps in current certification systems.
2024
The report addresses housing affordability and decarbonization, emphasizing collaboration and innovation for sustainable, affordable housing solutions.
European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)
2024
The study analyzes affordable sustainable housing in the EU, proposing policy solutions to address housing challenges and promote resilience.
Urban Planning Journal
2024
The Kleineschholz project in Freiburg innovatively fosters collaborative housing for the common good, highlighting unique challenges and broader planning implications.
2024
The report highlights significant growth in Europe's impact investing market, emphasizing increased investment and focus on sustainable development goals.
European Investment Bank (EIB)
2024
The EIB Group gathers stakeholders to enhance financial support for affordable, sustainable housing across Europe, addressing significant investment gaps.
2024
The guidelines encourage investors to align real estate practices with human rights and social values, addressing the housing crisis.
The Autonomy Institute
2024
The report outlines accountability tactics for transforming Europe's built environment, emphasizing transparency, self-governance, and regulatory mechanisms.
2024
This paper explores housing affordability trends in Europe, focusing on market renters and their increasing vulnerability to poverty.
BMC Public Health
2024
The study examines cooperative housing's impact on health in Catalonia, showing positive changes in well-being and housing conditions.
2024
The document discusses using housing adverts for mapping affordability in Europe, highlighting challenges and innovative methodologies in research.
Environment and Planning A: Economy and Space
2024
The article analyzes co-living's rise, its housing ideology, and its implications within financialized urban residential changes.
2024
The report analyzes European living conditions, highlighting income disparities, poverty risk, and overall life satisfaction in 2023.
Funded through European Union
2024
This guide provides funding resources for circular city initiatives, supported by the European Union for sustainable urban development.
European Union
2024
The report analyzes the EU social economy's performance, highlighting employment, entity numbers, and data challenges across Member States.
Journal of Co-operative Studies
2024
The paper analyzes the evolution and resilience of German housing co-operatives over 160 years amidst various societal challenges.
2024
Housing2030 and EqualHouse address housing inequality and affordability through research, policy guidance, and transdisciplinary collaboration across Europe.
2024
The handbook outlines funding options for social housing renovations in Europe, emphasizing alignment with EU objectives and sustainability goals.
2024
The EU plans to address the housing crisis with affordable housing initiatives, increased funding, and revised state aid rules.
Rosa-Luxemburg Stiftung
2024
The study analyzes costs and structures of public and cooperative housing, highlighting sustainable management and affordable rents' feasibility.
2024
Europe's housing crisis leaves lower-income households struggling as costs rise, limiting opportunities for younger generations in expensive cities.
2024
The article examines the historical development and changing role of cooperative housing in Sweden through a path dependence analysis.
International RAIFFEISEN Union (IRU)
2024
The article discusses the benefits and challenges of housing cooperatives, emphasizing affordability, community involvement, and management structures.
2024
The EU appoints its first housing commissioner to address homelessness and prioritize housing as a social good across Europe.
Institut für Städtebau und Wohnungswesen (ISW)
2024
The study examines innovative neighborhood projects in Germany, emphasizing sustainability, community engagement, and best practices for urban development.
2024
Two Dutch cities implement active land policies to address housing crises, emphasizing municipal ownership and strategic land management for social benefits.
2024
Barcelona residents protest against mass tourism's negative impacts, advocating for sustainable practices and equitable distribution of tourism benefits.
2024
The book explores cooperative housing's potential to address social and ecological challenges through innovative community-led projects in Germany.
Euronews
2024
Ursula von der Leyen promises an EU housing commissioner to address the housing crisis and improve affordable housing across Europe.
2024
The study highlights affordable employee housing's importance for economic stability, strategic advantages, and successful collaborative initiatives in Germany.
2024
The video explores the housing crisis's role in global issues, emphasizing affordable housing to combat inequality and improve well-being.
2024
The video discusses Europe's housing crisis, exploring causes, impacts, and potential solutions to make housing more affordable.
Forbes
2024
The article discusses innovative solutions for cooperative housing to address affordability, sustainability, and community engagement amidst rising housing challenges.
Institute for Human Rights and Business
2024
The report addresses climate change and social inequality, advocating for inclusive policies and human rights in the built environment.
Bertelsmann Stiftung, SEND e.V., PHINEO
2024
The IMMPACT model aids impact entrepreneurs and investors in managing and measuring social and ecological effects during startup development.
2024
Voters across Europe are increasingly frustrated with the lack of affordable housing, leading to protests and political urgency for solutions.
re:publica
2024
The #GroundControl project investigates land ownership and its impact on the housing crisis in major European cities through various methods.
2024
The "Young Europe 2024" study reveals young Europeans' concerns about democracy, societal tensions, and support for EU integration amid pessimism.
The Guardian
2024
Racial minorities in Europe face housing discrimination, exacerbating poverty and segregation amid rising far-right sentiments and housing crises.
Cushman & Wakefield
2024
The survey highlights growth in the EMEA living sector, investor preferences, sustainability importance, and future investment trends through 2029.
Urban Equipe & Kollektiv Raumstation
2024
"Organisiert Euch!" is a handbook empowering collectives to effectively organize for social change in urban environments through practical tools and collaboration.
Housing+ & several universities
2024
The European Housing Studies course offers specialized training for housing professionals and students, enhancing their qualifications and addressing contemporary issues.
2024
The article discusses Europe's housing crisis and its connection to rising far-right sentiments and calls for political action.
2024
The document discusses alternative housing models in Central and South-Eastern Europe, emphasizing innovative financing and international cooperation for affordability.
2023
The article discusses the challenges housing cooperatives face and their strategies for resilience amid current economic and environmental crises.
WEF
2023
The article emphasizes social value in urban transformation, highlighting public-private partnerships and investment for community benefits post-COVID-19.
MIT Center for Real Estate
2023
The paper discusses rising housing prices, policy tradeoffs, and strategies for effective housing programs to improve affordability globally.
Climate Positive Europe Alliance (CPEA)
2023
The report analyzes ESG adoption in European construction and real estate, highlighting challenges, drivers, and practical recommendations for improvement.
Bloomberg
2023
Europe's housing crisis worsens due to rising costs, bureaucratic delays, and insufficient construction, impacting affordability and social stability.
2023
The report analyzes housing challenges in Europe, highlighting affordability issues and recommending policies for improved living conditions and social protection.
2023
Europe faces a housing crisis with rising prices, impacting urban residents and the middle class amid the cost-of-living challenges.
ICG (Institute for Corporate Governance)
2023
The report outlines social impact investing principles in real estate, highlighting stakeholder engagement, guidelines, awards, and future opportunities.
RE/MAX Europe
2023
The report analyzes European housing trends, highlighting mobility intentions, homeownership aspirations, affordability challenges, and sustainable living practices.
A consortium of 7 organisations
2023
The study evaluated circular economy criteria in building projects, finding none aligned due to data gaps and implementation challenges.
Implenia
2023
The whitepaper outlines strategies for achieving net zero carbon buildings, emphasizing early planning, renewable energy, and reduced embodied carbon.
TU Berlin
2023
The thesis explores cooperative project development for housing commons, analyzing tensions and proposing a commons-sensitive approach for urban practitioners.
2023
The studies analyze community-led housing challenges, highlighting diverse global approaches to accessing land and finance for sustainable solutions.
International Journal of Housing Policy
2023
The article examines challenges in developing social housing cooperatives in Finland amidst rising housing unaffordability and policy ambiguities.
K-Lab and Robert Bosch Stiftung
2023
The CMMM project empowers communities through critical mapping to address urban issues, focusing on housing and municipalist movements.
Architecture & The Built Environment
2023
The thesis explores co-housing as a solution for energy transition, emphasizing resident involvement and innovative urban design practices.
EU - Policy Department for Economic, Scientific and Quality of Life Policies
2023
The study analyzes housing affordability challenges in the EU and offers recommendations for improving access to affordable housing.
WCM (Worldwide Coliving Membership)
2023
WCM conducted a global survey on coliving residents' satisfaction, lifestyles, and sustainability interests across five countries.
2023
European tax benefits for real estate investments exacerbate the housing crisis, driving up prices and misallocating capital across member states.
2023
The Healthy Home report explores how homes can support health and well-being throughout life, addressing emotional and physical needs.
FWB
2023
This article explores the mutual lessons and insights that cooperatives and decentralized autonomous organizations can share for better collaboration.
Council on urban initiatives
2023
The paper advocates for a human rights-based approach to housing, emphasizing sustainable policies to address the global housing crisis.
Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB)
2023
The paper advocates for holistic evaluations of housing projects, considering social, economic, and environmental impacts for sustainable development.
2023
The C40 Annual Report 2023 highlights urban climate initiatives, achievements, and future strategies to combat climate change and promote equity.
Collaboration between different dutch actors
2023
The publication outlines circular economy strategies and practices to enhance sustainability in the building sector and promote circular construction.
2023
The report explores designing regenerative homes that benefit people and the planet, emphasizing sustainability and innovative environmental practices.
2023
European governments provide tax benefits to real estate investors, leading to inflated housing prices and capital misallocation across member states.
ICG (Institute for Corporate Governance)
2023
The guide explains social impact investing, emphasizing sustainability and stakeholder value, particularly within the real estate sector.
Urban Land Institute & PWC
2023
The report analyzes European real estate trends in 2023, influenced by the pandemic recovery and the war in Ukraine.
2023
The report analyzes housing data in the EU, highlighting ownership rates, types, affordability, and impacts of recent global events.
2023
The report analyzes Europe's housing crisis, highlighting affordability issues, supply shortages, and advocating for sustainable policies and investment.
International Journal of Housing Policy
2022
This paper analyzes collaborative housing in Europe, establishing a typology based on architecture, institutional setup, and organizational values.
2022
Hélène Chartier emphasizes urban living's sustainability, advocating for climate-resilient cities and the necessity of infrastructure for low-carbon lifestyles.
2022
The report analyzes cost-based social rental housing in Austria, Denmark, and Finland, highlighting sustainability, affordability, and adaptable models.
Ecological Economics
2022
The document discusses England's housing crisis, sustainability challenges, and explores alternative strategies to meet housing needs responsibly.
Genossenschaftsverband & Zukunftsinstitut
2022
The study highlights cooperatives' potential for sustainable rural development, emphasizing community engagement, digitalization, and addressing societal challenges.
Germany’s federal institute BBSR
2022
The study analyzes EU housing policies, focusing on diverse systems, challenges, and the impact of climate change and urbanization.
International Journal of Housing Policy
2022
The article analyzes collaborative housing typologies in Europe, emphasizing financialization's impact on affordable housing and varying country responses.
BBSR (Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung)
2022
The "City of Tomorrow" project aims to define future urban development trends and engage stakeholders in planning sustainable cities.
2022
The handbook summarizes debates on how cities adapt to global changes, addressing urban growth, climate, and democracy challenges.
Catella (investment group)
2022
European housing markets show dynamic growth despite economic challenges, with rising rents, prices, and emerging capital investors in 2022.
NASCO
2022
The Handbook provides guidance on creating housing cooperatives, covering organizing, financing, and development for various cooperative settings.
NASCO
2022
The report evaluates 24 housing cooperatives, sharing best practices and suggesting growth goals for member co-ops.
UN (Environment Programme Finance Initiative)
2022
The report examines transition risks in real estate, offering insights and recommendations for financial institutions to align with net zero.
United Nations Environment Programme
2022
The report highlights the construction sector's increased energy consumption and emissions, indicating a failure to meet decarbonization goals by 2050.
Daniela Gabor & Sebastian Kohl, The Greens / EFA
2022
The report analyzes housing financialization in Europe, highlighting institutional landlords' impact and proposing reforms for public good.
Arena for Journalism in Europe
2022
A collaborative project investigates corporate landlords' impact on housing affordability in European cities, revealing transparency issues and investment trends.
TU Delft
2022
The Co-Lab Mapping project categorizes collaborative housing forms in Europe, addressing data gaps for better comparative understanding and analysis.
TU Delft
2022
The article examines socially oriented cooperative housing as a solution to housing speculation and economic inequality in Europe.
Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung
2022
The publication explores urban ownership and community rights, emphasizing the importance of collective engagement in city governance.
2022
This article discusses current issues and trends in the housing market, providing insights and analysis for readers.
Friedrich Ebert Stiftung and the Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS)
2021
The report highlights EU housing challenges, recommending integrated, innovative solutions for social and affordable housing access for all citizens.
UNECE & Housing Europe
2021
The #Housing2030 report outlines strategies for improving housing affordability through governance, finance, land policy, and climate-neutral approaches.
European Innovation Council
2021
The toolkit aids early-stage social innovators in accessing funding and provides guidance through all phases of project development.
IG Lebenszyklus
2021
The guide addresses sustainable urban development in response to climate change, emphasizing integrated planning and innovative infrastructure solutions.
Climate Positive Europe Alliance (CPEA)
2021
The study evaluates EU Taxonomy criteria for buildings, highlighting market-readiness, data challenges, and the role of certification systems.
Ecorys
2021
The report analyzes European housing cooperatives, highlighting their development, challenges, and potential applicability to the Netherlands' housing market.
Mobilities | Sabina Maslova
2021
This study examines housing needs of highly mobile transnational professionals, highlighting flexibility, comfort, and community despite transient lifestyles.
2021
The 4th edition offers 200+ resources, emphasizing academic research on shared living models and their global impact in coliving.
Future.Lab TU Wien
2021
This publication explores community living and self-organized building as innovative solutions to current housing challenges within capitalism.
Germanwatch
2021
Der Do-It-Guide bietet Ideen und Anregungen für ein nachhaltigeres Engagement im Umgang mit Ressourcen in verschiedenen Bereichen.
2021
The guide compiles insights from changemakers on building better cities, based on discussions and events within their creative network.
International Cooperative Alliance (ICA)
2021
The report explores how cooperatives can address youth challenges, enhance engagement, and contribute to sustainable development goals.
IWU / TU Darmstadt
2021
The report analyzes housing policies in EU member states, addressing challenges, goals, and comparative structures for effective policy formulation.
d.school Stanford
2021
The Design Thinking Bootleg offers tools and methods for design thinking, adaptable for digital use or printed as cards.
BBC
2021
This documentary explores the aftermath of the European Union's collapse, featuring interviews and commentary on political consequences and societal impact.
NYTimes
2021
Christoph Niemann explores the state of the European Union through visual essays, starting with London and continuing to Tallinn.
THE BEAM (magazine) in collaboration with St. Oberholz from Berlin
2021
Next Generation Living is an online magazine exploring transformative changes in society, technology, and sustainable living for the future.
The Guardian with Rem Koolhaas & Stephan Petermann
2021
Rem Koolhaas and Stephan Petermann advocate for EU membership, highlighting its benefits and costs comparable to a Netflix subscription.
Bloomberg Philanthropies & OECD
2021
This report analyzes how cities enhance innovation capacity in local government to improve public services and resident well-being.
Research project of EU Horizon program
2021
PERCEIVE research examines EU Cohesion Policy's impact on European identity, communication effectiveness, and citizens' awareness and trust in the EU.
Design studio anton & irene + Space10
2021
ONE SHARED HOUSE 2030 is a research project exploring the future of co-living through an open-source collaborative survey.
Greystar and Pop-Up City
2021
This publication explores trends in urban living, Greystar's mission, and its community-oriented housing projects in Europe.
European Commission
2021
The document discusses urbanization trends, impacts, and challenges, highlighting population growth, environmental issues, and housing affordability in cities.
The Green European Foundation (GEF)
2021
This course provides an introduction to the EU and green activism, targeting young Europeans and the general public.
2021
"Commons: Between Dreams and Reality" explores cooperation's impact on political, economic realities, focusing on commons' transformative potential and challenges.
2021
The book discusses innovative community finance methods for creating resilient, inclusive local communities through various citizen initiatives and cooperatives.
EconPOL
2021
The report analyzes European identity's role in integration and proposes measures to enhance it amidst declining public support.
EU Joint Research Center
2021
The Handbook offers guidance on implementing sustainable urban development strategies, addressing challenges through examples and integrated approaches.
Springer Open
2021
The book examines social innovations addressing urban challenges, focusing on unemployed youth, single parents, and migrants across Europe.
Housing, Theory and Society Journal
2020
The article explores collaborative housing in Europe, addressing definitions, characteristics, challenges, and variations across different countries since 2000.
OECD
2020
The document discusses social housing's importance, challenges, and opportunities within welfare policy and housing market dynamics.
2020
Cohousing positively affects health and wellbeing through social networks, but more robust evidence is needed to confirm these findings.
Housing, Theory and Society
2020
The document discusses collaborative housing in Europe, emphasizing definitions, models, historical context, and the importance of community involvement.
nuveen
2020
The document discusses impact investing in real estate, emphasizing social and ecological benefits alongside financial returns.
SHICC
2020
This report explores the growth of Community Land Trusts in Europe, highlighting innovative projects and recent achievements in the model.
2020
The article explores innovative housing co-operatives in Germany and Switzerland, emphasizing affordability, community, and sustainable living practices.
The Housing Agency, Ireland
2020
The report analyzes innovative social, affordable, and co-operative housing solutions in Europe, highlighting diverse models and community engagement.
Transnational Institute (TNI)
2019
The publication advocates for leveraging public finance to address inequality and environmental issues through innovative, community-focused financial models.
Bau-Ministerium Deutschland
2019
The Leitfaden Nachhaltiges Bauen provides guidelines for sustainable building practices, emphasizing lifecycle integration and stakeholder involvement for ecological development.
Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR)
2019
The study highlights the role of foundations in housing policy, focusing on non-profit models and community-oriented approaches to housing.
2019
The article explores co-living as a housing service, emphasizing flexibility, community, and the evolving landlord-tenant relationship in modern renting.
2019
Housing co-operatives provide affordable, high-quality living solutions, emphasizing community, democracy, and sustainability in urban environments across Europe.
2019
The article explores alternative housing models, emphasizing community involvement, sustainability, and innovative financing in the housing market.
The Guardian
2019
Housing co-ops provide affordable, secure living options, but face challenges in addressing the broader housing crisis in the UK.
2018
The document discusses the role and history of housing cooperatives in providing affordable housing worldwide across various regions.
International Cooperative Alliance (ICA)
2016
The report analyzes co-operatives' capital challenges, proposing innovative solutions to align capital access with cooperative principles and identity.
cooperatives europe
2015
The report highlights the significant economic impact of cooperatives in Europe, creating jobs and generating substantial annual revenue.