No one must be left behind

Target group:
Eurocities is the network of major European cities. Today, we bring together more than 200 cities in 38 countries, representing 130 million people. The working group housing at Eurocities advances the dialogue on social and affordable housing and the prevention of new forms of inequality. Access to adequate and affordable housing should be a fundamental right for all people.

Event description:
The Renovation Wave and Fit for 55 policies will have a major impact on housing in the European cities: upgrading the European housing stock and making it energy efficient can address housing exclusion. Nevertheless, there are also some major social risks especially related to higher housing costs for tenants. Owing to the political momentum, Eurocities WG Housing will reflect on how to address housing exclusion while tackling climate change and emphasise the role of local authorities in providing a social fair transition.

Agenda

09:00–09:20 Welcome and introduction to the topics

• Christian Schantl, Chair of the WG Housing, Vienna
• Javier Burón and Maite Arrondo, Vice-chairs of the WG Housing, Barcelona
• Anna Iafisco, Policy Support Officer, Eurocities

09:20–11:00 How to address housing exclusion while tackling climate change

The role of local authorities in fostering a social fair transition - tackling inequality and energy poverty whilst implementing climate action

1. Bilbao – Opengela model: Social regeneration through energy efficient renovation - the experience of the Otxarkoaga neighbourhood

• Txari Vallejo, Architect, Head of the Housing Promotion Department, Municipal Housing Bilbao

2. Vienna - Biotope City Wienerberg

• Christian Schantl, Head of International Relations and chair of the WG Housing, Vienna

3. Barcelona – _Renewable BCN 2030

• Javier Burón, Housing Manager, Barcelona City Council

4. Ghent - ICCARus

• Derkien De Baets, Project coordinator, Housing Department, City of Ghent

5. Amsterdam – _Measures to alleviate energy poverty

• Kees Dignum, Coordinator Research, Housing Department, Amsterdam

Each presentation will be followed by Q&A and informal discussion with other cities

11:00–11:30 Eurocities update (for Eurocities members only)

1. EU policy update

• Anna Iafisco, Policy Support Officer, Eurocities

2. SHAPE-EU Project – _video streaming

• James Thorogood, Project Coordinator, Eurocities

3. Work plan 2022 and final remarks

• Christian Schantl, Chair of the WG Housing, Vienna

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Organizer's contact details:
Eurocities WG Housing
Christian Schantl
christian.schantl@wien.gv.at