We kickstart the rollout, build internal capacity, and establish local partnerships and governance structures that carry the impact forward, so it is anchored locally and keeps growing well after we've left.
Urban life - during and after the neighbourhood transformation, Esbjerg
Goal: Establish a clear model for organising and mobilising local stakeholders to strengthen and sustain urban life during and after the neighbourhood transformation.
Deliveries: Joint workshops, development of local social infrastructure with key stakeholders, and recommendations for governance structures.
Impact: Stronger local ownership that support sustained urban life beyond the transformation phase.
Esbjerg municipality, 2025-2028
Photo credit: Esbjerg municipality
Guide for regenerative communities (Denmark)
Goal: Develop a resident-driven alternative to traditional community management in existing housing assets.
Deliveries: A method for self-organised communities, tested and refined through two real-life cases and resident evaluation.
Impact: An open-source guide for the sector. Long term: increased resident ownership, agency, and resilience in local communities.
Home.earth, 2025-2027
Photo credit: Home.earth
Building skills in resident involvement, Zaragoza
Goal: Explore how affordable housing can deliver both high-quality homes and strong communities by understanding resident needs.
Deliveries: Training of local partners in facilitation and engagement, analysis of findings, and recommendations translated into design and management.
Impact: Strengthened local competencies. Long term: affordable housing solutions better aligned with the needs and values of the target group.
Van Leer Foundation, 2025