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Cities face a housing crisis, with 10% of residents spending over 40% of their income on housing.
Cities addressing the housing crisis: Innovative and integrated approaches
Eurocities
2025 · November
Housing prices in the EU have surged by 48% in eight years, impacting young people's independence.
REPORT on the housing crisis in the European Union with the aim of proposing solutions for decent, sustainable and affordable housing
European Parliament
2026
Over 15 million Europeans face housing unaffordability amid a climate crisis, with 75% of homes energy-inefficient.
Accelerating decarbonisation of current and future affordable housing in Europe
Urban Land Institute
2025
This report reveals deep economic inequalities and innovative strategies for equitable housing in Europe.
New Economic Thinking - Enabling a just transition of the built environment in Europe
Dark Matter Labs
2023 · July
Explore community-driven projects in Europe transforming neglected heritage sites into vibrant cultural hubs.
Open Heritage - Community-Driven Adaptive Reuse in Europe: Best Practice
Birkhäuser
2025 · December
Discover how adaptive reuse can address the housing crisis and enhance urban sustainability in the Netherlands.
Adaptive Reuse for Housing
Delft University of Technology
2025
Cooperative project revitalized four historic buildings, providing 24 apartments and reducing energy use significantly.
Bellefleur
Ghent, Belgium
Czechia and Poland face rising housing costs, impacting affordability for low-income households significantly.
Housing Reforms in Czechia and Poland
OECD
2025
European cities face a housing crisis, with innovative local strategies targeting vulnerable populations and sustainability.
Housing for the Common Good: Rooting European Efforts in Local Approaches
Eurocities, Heinrich Böll Stiftung
2025 · September
Discover how inflation, interest rates, and local market dynamics shape Europe's evolving housing landscape.
Property Index - Overview of European Residential Markets
Deloitte
2025 · August
Discover how EU cities tackle climate change, social inequalities, and urban planning through evidence-based strategies.
Handbook of Sustainable Urban Development Strategies
Joint Research Centre
2020
Discover innovative funding models in Europe that empower community-led urban development and affordable housing.
Funding the Cooperative City: Community Finance and the Economy of Civic Spaces
Cooperative City Books
2017
EU housing prices surged 57.9% since 2010, with 1.27 million facing homelessness.
Beyond bandages: Towards a European Affordable Housing Plan that is fair and sustainable
European Environmental Bureau
2025 · October
Regional disparities in social housing reveal severe affordability challenges, especially post-COVID-19.
Social and affordable housing in Europe: A market gap analysis
Council of Europe Development Bank
2025 · July
The report reveals increasing homelessness, housing insecurity, and the need for urgent policy reforms in Europe.
Unaffordable and inadequate housing in Europe
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
2023
European mayors report a severe housing crisis, urgent EU action is needed, and climate remains a top concern.
Survey of European mayors: Housing crisis calls for urgent EU action
Eurocities
2025
Over 100 million people in the UNECE region struggle with housing affordability, spending over 40% of their income.
#Housing2030 Effective policies for affordable housing in the UNECE region
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
2021
Discover how Community Land Trusts are transforming housing affordability and social cohesion across Europe.
Urban Community Land Trust in Europe
CLT Brussels
2020
Explore how cultural commons can transform urban governance, enhancing democracy and social inclusion across Europe.
Commons: Between Dreams and Reality
Creative Industry Košice
2020
The survey reveals mayors prioritize climate action, affordable housing, and face unexpected financial challenges.
Eurocities Pulse Mayors Survey 2025
Eurocities
2025 · June
Discover how housing cooperatives can provide affordable living and foster community engagement.
Wanted: Daredevils for housing cooperatives
IRU – International Raiffeisen Union e.V.
2020
