The European Federation of Living (EFL) brought together experts in the fall Leeds in 12 different countries to discuss issues of social housing, climate goals and housing innovations. The three -day seminar heard topical speeches and inspirational discussions.
- The seminar opened new perspectives and strengthened cooperation between European social housing actors. This is an important step towards a long -term and sustainable housing policy that responds to the challenges of our time and promotes social balance in our communities, says Suvi Tuomala, .
The program was opened by looking at European climate targets and funding in affordable housing. Professor Vincent Gruis Delft from the University of Technology introduced the Whole Life Carbon Approach , which reduces the carbon footprint of buildings throughout the life cycle. Helen Collins Avison Young highlighted the challenges of getting out of carbon in the field of affordable housing.
The role of cooperation and innovation was featured in several speeches. Discussions took place, among other things, on how artificial intelligence could help with the challenges of housing, such as control of disruptive behavior.
In his presentation, Suvi Tuomala from the Setlement homes described the major changes in the Finnish social housing field. He dealt with the closure of ARA and the transfer of its tasks to the Ministry of the Environment and the challenges of cost rising both in living and in the construction industry.
In particular, Tuomala highlighted the effects of the cuts on increased segregation and the inequalities of the regions - the changes affect the very populations that are already in the vulnerable position. The presentation raised widespread interest and questions about the communal housing model of setting dwellings.
The workshops of the closing day dealt with, among other things, the potential of artificial intelligence, the reduction of carbon footprint and the development of age -friendly residential areas. Jaana Vanhatalo, the University of Tampere , talked about age -friendly urban environments, and Un Habitat's Kerstin Sommer brought to the forefront of vulnerable city residents.
Pictured is Joost Nieuwenhuijzen from EFL and Suvi Tuomala.
