spaceforfuture.org fosters research and dialogue on housing issues, advocating for affordable and sustainable access to space while bridging academic debates and real-life policy changes across Europe.
Spaceforfuture.org is a European framework dedicated to fostering research, communication, and connection between actors in the field of the built environment and spatial policy. The organization, with team members based in Austria, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, and the UK, focuses on the housing debate, advocating for more affordable, sustainable, and just access to space for the 99%. Founded by a diverse group of professionals including planners, architects, and communicators, spaceforfuture.org aims to bridge the gap between academic debates and real-life policy changes. They argue that current public debates often oversimplify the complexities of housing, climate, and societal needs, leading to polarized discussions that fail to integrate the interdependencies of these factors. Through projects such as "House it going? We need to talk," spaceforfuture.org seeks to raise awareness and foster a nuanced discourse on housing topics. They conduct interviews with researchers, activists, and policymakers across Europe to map out hidden relations and develop actionable recommendations. The organization has participated in various events, including a residency and talk at the Cultural Centre of Belgrade, where they explored the specific challenges of housing affordability in Belgrade, a city with a unique post-socialist context. By engaging with local and European contexts, spaceforfuture.org aims to develop viable solutions that address the global crisis of urban housing affordability. Their work underscores the need for a comprehensive approach that considers economic, ecological, and social aspects to ensure equitable access to housing.
Spaceforfuture.org is a European framework dedicated to fostering research, communication, and connection between actors in the field of the built environment and spatial policy. The organization, with team members based in Austria, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, and the UK, focuses on the housing debate, advocating for more affordable, sustainable, and just access to space for the 99%. Founded by a diverse group of professionals including planners, architects, and communicators, spaceforfuture.org aims to bridge the gap between academic debates and real-life policy changes. They argue that current public debates often oversimplify the complexities of housing, climate, and societal needs, leading to polarized discussions that fail to integrate the interdependencies of these factors. Through projects such as "House it going? We need to talk," spaceforfuture.org seeks to raise awareness and foster a nuanced discourse on housing topics. They conduct interviews with researchers, activists, and policymakers across Europe to map out hidden relations and develop actionable recommendations. The organization has participated in various events, including a residency and talk at the Cultural Centre of Belgrade, where they explored the specific challenges of housing affordability in Belgrade, a city with a unique post-socialist context. By engaging with local and European contexts, spaceforfuture.org aims to develop viable solutions that address the global crisis of urban housing affordability. Their work underscores the need for a comprehensive approach that considers economic, ecological, and social aspects to ensure equitable access to housing.
