The New European Bauhaus (NEB) is an initiative launched by the European Commission to translate the European Green Deal into tangible change on the ground. It aims to create beautiful, sustainable, and inclusive places, products, and ways of living. The NEB focuses on three core values: sustainability (from climate goals to circularity), aesthetics (quality of experience beyond functionality), and inclusion (valuing diversity and accessibility). It operates across disciplines, fostering collaboration between science, technology, art, and culture. The initiative is supported by various EU funding programs, including Horizon Europe, LIFE, and the European Regional Development Fund. While there's no single dedicated NEB budget, funding is integrated into existing EU programs. Project financing varies widely depending on the call and program. Criteria for funding typically align with NEB values and may include innovation, sustainability, aesthetic quality, and social impact. Recent funded projects include community gardens in Paris, flood-resilient public spaces in Ljubljana, and urban greening initiatives in Utrecht. The NEB engages citizens, experts, businesses, and institutions to reimagine sustainable living. It provides a platform for experimentation and connection, supports positive change through EU funding access, and aims to accelerate the green transformation of the built environment and beyond.
The New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative could provide valuable support for the European Housing Cooperative (EHC) through various funding programs and resources. NEB's focus on sustainable, inclusive, and aesthetically pleasing living spaces aligns well with EHC's goals. The NEB Facility, launching in 2025, offers funding for innovative neighborhood revitalization projects. EHC could apply for grants under its Research & Innovation component to develop cooperative housing models. The roll-out component could support implementation of EHC projects across Europe. NEB's Co-create program funds projects that reimagine communal spaces and build a sense of belonging, which fits EHC's cooperative housing concept. The Connect program supports citizen-led solutions for urban and rural areas, another potential avenue for EHC. EHC could also benefit from NEB's networking opportunities, knowledge sharing platforms, and technical assistance. Participating in NEB prizes and competitions could provide visibility and recognition for EHC's innovative approaches. Similar projects that have received NEB support include affordable housing initiatives in Barcelona and Riga, and community-led urban regeneration projects. By engaging with NEB, EHC could access funding, expertise, and a broader network to advance its cooperative housing mission across Europe.
