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Building a Better Housing Model with the European Community Land Trust Network

Karl Dickinson - July 4, 2023

Fulfilling the need for quality, affordable, future-proofed housing is one of our cities’ biggest challenges. Marginalised and low-income populations need the current system to change the most. Community Land Trusts offer an equitable and...

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Challenges & Solutions for Migrant Housing in European Cities

Karl Dickinson - December 13, 2023

In a hostile environment where migrants are denied access to the services and basic rights others enjoy, finding secure, quality, safe, and affordable long-term housing remains one of the biggest challenges. As where and...

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The Challenge of Making Housing Affordable

Iris Fiebiger - November 2, 2021

Making housing affordable is not a simple task. To make things easier for you, we have researched some of the main challenges you will come across. Familiarise yourself with them now and get a...

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The Challenge of Creating Housing for Vulnerable Groups

Iris Fiebiger - September 28, 2021

If you want to create housing for vulnerable groups, you have to factor in quite a few aspects: you need to provide permanent housing that comes with plenty of (optional) services; and you also...

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Community Land Trusts: Guaranteed Housing Affordability

Iris Fiebiger - January 20, 2022

Everyday people can make a difference in their communities. This is the vision that Community Land Trusts (CLTs) build upon. They are groups of local people who create community assets. And they provide an...

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CityChanger Naama Blonder – Bringing Smart Density to North America

Tanja Polonyi - June 11, 2021

Canada, similar to the US, has a heart for single-family houses and suburbs. A concept not really suitable for rapid urbanisation and the need for sustainable and affordable housing of the future. Thankfully, there are...

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Coliving – Saving, Sharing, Caring

Tanja Polonyi - July 29, 2021

Living in one apartment with 10 others – for some a nightmare but for many the perfect alternative living model in times of a housing affordability crisis, mass urbanisation, and increasing loneliness. This article...

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Housing in Barcelona: Multiple Issues, Multiple Solutions!

Iris Fiebiger - April 7, 2022

Barcelona has long been plagued by housing issues. Now the city is fighting back. Equipped with an extensive plan, Barcelona wants to tackle a multitude of challenges. We sat down with the city’s housing...

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Toronto: Diverse Residents in Complete Communities

Iris Fiebiger - March 21, 2022

Accommodating diverse groups of people within the same city poses a challenge. Toronto has managed to overcome it and continues to strive for a more inclusive and affordable housing market. We caught up with...

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