Fondazione Housing Sociale (FHS) is a non-profit organization in Italy focused on enhancing social housing for disadvantaged individuals through technical support, education, and community welfare initiatives.
Fondazione Housing Sociale (FHS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing Italy's housing needs, particularly for economically and socially disadvantaged individuals. Established in 2004 by Fondazione Cariplo, with the support of the Lombardy Regional Administration and the association of Lombardy municipal governments, FHS aims to promote and strengthen the social housing sector. FHS operates primarily as a technical-social advisor to funds investing in social housing in Italy, providing assistance with urban planning, architectural, and social aspects of projects. The organization has played a pivotal role in the development of social housing in Italy, including the creation of the Fondo Investimenti per l’Abitare (FIA), which has realized social housing projects across the country. Key activities include the dissemination of specific skills through educational programs, such as the Master in Social and Collaborative Housing in partnership with the Politecnico di Milano, and the publication of manuals like "The Social Manager" and "Social Housing – A Handbook for Designers". FHS also focuses on community welfare, combining real estate management with community and service management for residents and neighborhoods. The organization seeks to maximize affordable housing options and coordinate with public housing policies to achieve sustainable and replicable housing welfare models. Through its comprehensive approach, FHS has become a reference point for promoting social housing initiatives and facilitating projects that aim to provide decent residential and social contexts for disadvantaged individuals.
Fondazione Housing Sociale (FHS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing Italy's housing needs, particularly for economically and socially disadvantaged individuals. Established in 2004 by Fondazione Cariplo, with the support of the Lombardy Regional Administration and the association of Lombardy municipal governments, FHS aims to promote and strengthen the social housing sector. FHS operates primarily as a technical-social advisor to funds investing in social housing in Italy, providing assistance with urban planning, architectural, and social aspects of projects. The organization has played a pivotal role in the development of social housing in Italy, including the creation of the Fondo Investimenti per l’Abitare (FIA), which has realized social housing projects across the country. Key activities include the dissemination of specific skills through educational programs, such as the Master in Social and Collaborative Housing in partnership with the Politecnico di Milano, and the publication of manuals like "The Social Manager" and "Social Housing – A Handbook for Designers". FHS also focuses on community welfare, combining real estate management with community and service management for residents and neighborhoods. The organization seeks to maximize affordable housing options and coordinate with public housing policies to achieve sustainable and replicable housing welfare models. Through its comprehensive approach, FHS has become a reference point for promoting social housing initiatives and facilitating projects that aim to provide decent residential and social contexts for disadvantaged individuals.
