EU City Lab on Housing

Join [u]s in Brussels to discover how to scale affordable housing solutions in European cities!

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The EU City Lab on Housing is a knowledge-sharing event co-organised by URBACT and the European Urban Initiative (EUI), with support from Brussels Housing and perspective.brussels (BE). It will take place on 15-16 October 2026.

The event will focus on how European cities can design, finance and regulate affordable housing solutions across different urban contexts. It aims to create a European-local dialogue to connect EU policy frameworks with concrete delivery mechanisms on the ground.

The EU City Lab is an unique opportunity to:

• Learn about housing as a strategic priority at European level, as reflected in the European Affordable Housing Plan and the work of the Housing Task Force within the European Commission.
• Discover how the Brussels Capital Region is putting affordable, social and cooperative housing into practice.
• Exchange with city peers and experts from across Europe and bring home new ideas, contacts, and inspiration.

Who is this event for? 

The EU City Lab on Housing is designed for up to 100 participants including representatives of European cities; local agencies and public institutions; and experts working on housing in cities and regions across Europe. 

Practical information

There are no participation fees to join this event. Travel and accommodation costs are the responsibility of participants. The event is in person only (remote participation will not be possible). 

More practical information will be shared with confirmed participants at a later stage. 

Draft programme (click here to download it)

What is an EU City Lab?

EU City Labs are public European events, organised by URBACT and the European Urban Initiative (EUI). They bring together city representatives to exchange and learn from other cities that lead by example on specific topics. 

Find out more about the EU City Labs that have been organised since 2023!