Housing Our Future Bridging Divides, Challenges, and Innovations Across Cultures

Aida Robbana

Facilitator

November 5, 2024 | 09:00 - 10:30

Voices from Cities - room D

University Gustave Eiffel

France

English

Reference:

VC-D 1

WUF12

Voices from Cities

Summary

This side event will delve into the multifaceted challenges of the global housing crisis and its intricate connection to social inequalities. By examining diverse housing strategies and policies in Sarajevo, Cairo, Riyadh, and Tunis, the dialogue will offer a unique global perspective on addressing housing needs in both developed and developing contexts. The event will explore how historical contexts, rapid urbanization, post-conflict recovery, and multicultural integration shape current housing challenges and policies. It will also highlight innovative solutions and best practices from different regions, emphasizing the importance of sustainable, inclusive, and rights-based approaches to housing.

Objectives

-Understanding Historical Contexts: Analyze how the legacy of past housing policies and cultural norms impact current strategies and challenges in diverse urban settings.
-Identifying Common Challenges: Pinpoint shared issues like generational housing inequality, affordability, and the need for stable housing solutions that transcend homeownership status.
-Promoting Inclusive Policies: Discuss how housing policies can be more inclusive, ensuring that housing security is guaranteed by state mechanisms, independent of individual housing status.
-Innovating Sustainable Solutions: Explore innovative and adaptable housing solutions that cater to varying urban densities, cultural diversities, and environmental concerns.
-Facilitating Global Dialogue: Encourage a global dialogue on housing, sharing insights and lessons from the case studies that could be applied universally to mitigate housing crises and enhance living conditions globally.