Resources
From case studies to methodologies and tools, learn from other cities’ experience.
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Cities with no margins | Episode 1: The European Social Fund at a crossroads
The first episode of Eurocities’ new podcast series, ‘Cities with no margins’, examines the future of ESF+ and why cities must have a stronger voice in social funding.
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Eurocities Policy Briefing – The Role of Cities in Achieving the SDGs
The report highlights that no goal is on track to be achieved by 2030, with SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), SDG 15 (Life on Land) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) particularly off track.
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Cities addressing the housing crisis: Innovative and integrated approaches
This thematic report takes a look at how cities across Europe address rising housing costs through innovative governance, financing, and urban planning solutions.
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Eurocities contribution to the consultation on the new Action Plan of the European Pillar of Social Rights
Europe is navigating an increasingly complex socio-economic landscape. Rising inflation and the cost of living,
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Housing for the common good: Rooting European efforts in local approaches
Across Europe, cities are grappling with an intensifying housing crisis.
This handbook presents practical approaches addressing key housing challenges, highlighting strategies that combine affordability, social inclusion, and sustainability.
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An urban compass for the European Pillar of Social Rights and its renewed Action Plan
This Eurocities’ report presents key proposals to ensure the EU’s next Action Plan for the European Pillar of Social Rights is more ambitious and responsive to the needs of city governments.
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Podcast: Let’s start with a home
Eurocities, in collaboration with the Housing First Europe Hub, has launched the podcast “Let’s Start with a Home”.
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Improving cities’ access to EU funding for housing
EU housing funds play a crucial role in supporting social and affordable housing, but they are not sufficiently targeted at local authorities. Cities face barriers in accessing these funds, limiting their ability to address the housing crisis. Stronger financial support and better access are urgently needed.
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Improving cities access to EU funding for housing
EU funding can help cities tackle the housing crisis, but only if it becomes easier to access and better aligned with local needs.
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Housing First in action: Insights from five European cities
In the Housing First model, housing provision is combined with intensive but voluntary support to ensure an individualised approach to exit homelessness. This report explains how Brno, Glasgow, Lisbon, Lyon Metropole, and Vantaa implemented this model.
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