20 Mar 24 Conference Save the date Cooperatives in the housing sector Housing cooperatives provide affordability, community, democratic governance, and promote social equality. Effective governance, member involvement, and supportive frameworks are crucial. Many also play a vital role in promoting sustainability and aligning with renewable energy initiatives, boosting their impact locally and throughout Europe. Housing Europe is hosting a session on and for housing cooperatives, our members and partners, both established and emerging.
21 Feb 24 Conference Save the date Launching 100 lighthouse districts 21 February 2024 I Committee of the Regions I Final conference of the capacity-building programme of the European Affordable Housing Initiative, led by Housing Europe The European Affordable Housing Consortium has concluded its initial phase by reconciling the need for affordable housing, the Green European Urban Renewal and the reduction of carbon emissions. For the last 24 months, the project team has been preparing the ground for a renovation wave driven by social and technical innovation centred around people.
25 Jan 24 Conference Save the date Launch of Housing Europe's Manifesto to Lead the Way out of the Housing Crisis 25 January 2024 I European Parliament (SPINELLI 3G3), Brussels I 16:00-19:00 CET 2024 is EU election year. The focus on the housing crisis is growing at European level - the European Parliament held a plenary discussion in Strasbourg on the lack of affordable homes and difficulties people face to find a decent place to live. After a 13-year gap, housing ministers met to discuss shared challenges and common solutions, and this is now becoming an official part of several EU presidencies conference schedules. The next European Parliament must build up on the growing momentum.
5 Dec 23 Conference Save the date District Renovation Policy Crafting Innovation bites webinars The European Affordable Housing Consortium is working on a set of recommendations for policy makers regarding what should change to promote integrated district renovations and help the launch of 100 lighthouse districts.
30 Nov 23 Conference Save the date Reducing carbon footprint without reducing the delivery of social & affordable homes An 'Innovation bites' webinar Housing Europe is happy to announce its new series of webinars – Innovation bites – bringing forward innovation projects, with a focus on policy and funding. Second episode: addressing a value-driven transition towards circular housing based around sufficiency, local economic development and whole-of-life emissions.
23 Nov 23 Conference Save the date Renewable energy sharing in the public, cooperative, and social housing sector in Europe – supporting the just transition An 'Innovation bites' webinar Housing Europe is happy to announce its new series of webinars – Innovation bites – bringing forward innovation projects, with a focus on policy and funding. First episode: how can energy communities be integrated in social housing.
26 Oct 23 Conference Save the date Reconciling the Green Deal & the Right to Housing In the face of society weakened by a cost-of-living and housing crisis, what is needed to ensure that the implementation phase of the EPBD can be a catalyst for more inclusive and future-proof housing systems?
25 Oct 23 Conference Save the date Energy communities and renewable energy, accelerating Europe’s transition towards a climate neutral, inclusive future NRG2PEERS project final conference This event, organised by 7 EU-funded projects (Horizon2020), will bring together on stage speakers from the EU institutions, from the projects as well as key players from the energy market, to discuss how the work done in the past 3 years can support RE-energising Europe.
19 Sep 23 Conference Save the date Housing for all: a call for a renewed European ambition 19th September 2023 I European Parliament, Brussels Lyon Metropole, the URBAN Intergroup at the European Parliament, Eurocities, FEANTSA and Housing Europe, the Federation of Public, Cooperative and Social Housing, are pleased to invite you to attend a high-level event on housing, poor housing and homelessness organised on Tuesday 19 September 2023, in the European Parliament in Brussels.
18 Sep 23 Conference Save the date Affordable Housing Initiative Bootcamp in Vienna 18-19 September 2023 I A flagship event by the European Affordable Housing Consortium, SHAPE-EU Learn how to develop "Lighthouse Districts" renovation projects with your peers.Experienced housing professionals and other experts will present their concluded innovative solutions and insights to their peers.
21 Jun 23 Conference Save the date Housing Europe General Assembly 2023 21st June 2023 | Paris, France The annual General Assembly of Housing Europe will take place on June, 21st in Paris, just after the Finance Summit of the European Affordable Housing Consortium (SHAPE-EU) which our team is coordinating.
20 Jun 23 Conference Save the date Affordable Housing Initiative Summit on Finance in Paris A flagship event by the European Affordable Housing Consortium, SHAPE-EU In the framework of the Affordable Housing Initiative realised through our consortium, we aim to bridge EU policy and innovative best practices to help local actors deliver, based on available national and EU resources. The event is co-organised with the coordinator of the project, Housing Europe - The European Federation for Public, Cooperative and Social Housing – in partnership with l’Union Sociale pour l’Habitat.
8 Jun 23 Conference Save the date Affordable Housing Initiative Tech Camp in Barcelona A flagship event by Housing Europe and ECTP in the scope of the International Social Housing Festival Choosing the right technologies and approaches in the planning phase, in the selection of building materials and systems, and throughout its lifecycle is one of the keys to respond to the challenge of the Renovation Wave targets. The Affordable Housing Initiative Tech Camp is an event where Suppliers meet Providers to discuss exactly how. Ready-to-market sustainable products and services, novel technical methodologies and smarter approaches will be presented with the objective of making them work in the affordable housing context. Participants will also be invited to discuss the pressing questions that the sector is facing in this regard, such as How to define technology pathways towards sustainability, affordability, and liveability? What barriers and gaps get in the way of mainstreaming useful technologies? How can we make innovative technologies affordable? And how to make them work for the residents?
7 Jun 23 Conference Save the date 4th International Social Housing Festival 7-9 June 2023 | Barcelona, Spain | #ISHF2023 After Amsterdam 2017, Lyon 2019, and Helsinki 2022, the 4th edition of the International Social Housing Festival will take place in Barcelona on 7-9 June 2023. ISHF 2023 will focus on the lessons to be learnt from mature as well as emerging housing systems vis-à-vis emerging social and economic challenges across the world, with a special focus on Southern Europe and extensive participation from the rest of the continent, Asia, Latin America, and North America.
7 Jun 23 Conference Save the date Housing Europe Members at the 4th International Social Housing Festival 7-9 June 2023 | Barcelona, Spain | #ISHF2023 ISHF 2023 will focus on the lessons to be learnt from mature as well as emerging housing systems vis-à-vis emerging social and economic challenges across the world. The members of Housing Europe will be delighted to meet you at their activities from June 7th to June 9th.