Across Europe, renovating ageing housing now needs more than insulation or new windows and increasingly requires upgrading whole neighbourhoods. Policymakers are turning to district‑level action because shared heating networks, renewable energy systems, and coordinated design standards deliver savings and efficiencies that single building projects cannot achieve.

Scaling up introduces complexity as coordinating local authorities, housing providers, investors, and residents takes time and depends on trust. Financing remains a major challenge with higher upfront costs despite clear long‑term savings, so aligning funding models with project timelines and community needs is essential.

This seminar, part of the Affordable Housing Initiative Days coordinated by Housing Europe, explores how to move from pilots to large‑scale, people‑centred renovation. Speakers from across Europe will present district examples, share practical lessons, and discuss how policy, finance, and design can combine to make holistic renovation standard practice.