RtB is conceptually, methodologically, and institutionally innovative. It seeks affordable housing solutions in state-of-the-art technologies and new mutually caring relations. Innovative integrated interventions are required to release the area from the evolving decay of both physical and social space,
linking sustainable housing affordability to aesthetic and community reactivation (NEB principles). However, there are more challenges to be considered:
● Fragmented housing strategies (e.g., Exoikonomo; Loan Programmes) employ ‘households’ as the intervention unit. Shared problems within blocks are continuously addressed at different speeds.
● In recent research about housing (ISTOPOL), 43% of households reported that there are management issues within blocks, low levels of agreement among residents and weak mutual support, leading to degradation of both the buildings and their lives’ quality.
● Renovation and green upgrading of housing infrastructure often leads to green gentrification and eviction
The project partners are:
Municipality of Egaleo (MoE), Symbolo GP, National Centre of Scientific Research (NCSR) “Demokritos”, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Regional Development Institute – Panteion University (RDI), Urbana, incommon, Organization Earth, Ohi Pezoume, Performing Arts NPO, AREA (Architecture Research Athens)
The project is co-funded by the European Urban Initiative.
