Housing, Welfare and Inequalities: Highlights from the 1st Session of the Housing4 Cycle in Pictures

On October 6, the 1st Session of the Housing4 Cycle took place, dedicated to the theme Housing, Welfare and Inequalities. The event brought together researchers, academics, and experts to discuss the main challenges and future directions for housing access in Portugal.

During the Conference, the research team presented and discussed the Final Report of the Project, sharing the key findings of the work carried out.

The session also featured a keynote lecture by Richard Ronald, from the University of Amsterdam, who explored the topic "Generation Z and the Emerging Infrastructures of Housing”, offering an international perspective on the new dynamics of housing and the changes affecting younger generations.

In addition, a discussion panel was dedicated to the Recommendations for Youth Housing in Portugal, stemming from the Deliberative Forum “The Challenges of Generation Z in Accessing Housing in Portugal and the Future of Housing Policy”, held on February 27.

Moderated by Professor Paulo Martins (ISCSP-ULisboa), the debate brought together Filipa Serpa (Lisbon School of Architecture of the Universidade de Lisboa), Maria Alegria (student at ISCSP-ULisboa), Jorge Guilherme (Vice-President of Fenache), Luís Mendes (Institute of Geography and Spatial Planning of the Universidade de Lisboa), and Alexandra Paio (Iscte - University Institute of Lisbon and the Order of Architects).

Release of the Final Version of the Project’s Final Report

After the preliminary version of the Project’s Final Report was presented on October 6 during the first session of the Housing4 Cycle dedicated to the theme Housing, Welfare, and Inequalities, we are pleased to announce the release of the final version of this Report.

This Report is part of a broader body of work developed within the scope of the research project Housing, Welfare, and Inequalities in Southern Europe: An Exploratory Study of Generation Z in Portugal - Housing4Z. Its aim is to disseminate scientific knowledge that supports policy development and contributes to an informed public debate. It also seeks to identify potential solutions and policy commitments to mitigate issues such as the housing crisis, which particularly affects young people. This work is intended for both an academic audience and a wider public, including policymakers, practitioners, journalists, and citizens in general.

You can access the Report here.

Project holds the 1st Session of the Housing4 Cycle | Housing, Welfare, and Inequalities

Today, the 1st Session of the Housing4 Cycle, dedicated to the theme Housing, Welfare, and Inequalities, took place. As part of the conference, the research team presented and discussed the Final Project Report. The PowerPoint presentation can be consulted here.

Release of the Recommendations for Youth Housing in Portugal

Today, October 6, the Recommendations for Youth Housing in Portugal were discussed at the 1st Session of the Housing4 Cycle, dedicated to the theme Housing, Welfare, and Inequalities.

These recommendations are the result of the Deliberative Forum entitled “The Challenges of Generation Z in Accessing Housing in Portugal and the Future of Housing Policy”, held on February 27. The meeting took place at the Institute of Social and Political Sciences of the University of Lisbon (ISCSP-ULisboa).

A total of 16 participants took part, including policymakers, professionals, representatives of civil society, and young people aged between 21 and 27.

You can consult the Recommendations here.

Release of the Preliminary Version of the Project’s Final Report

Today, October 6, the Final Project Report was presented at the 1st Session of the Housing4 Cycle, dedicated to the theme Housing, Welfare, and Inequalities.

This Report is part of a broader body of work developed within the Research Project “Housing, Welfare and Inequalities in Southern Europe: An Exploratory Study of Portugal on Generation Z” - Housing4Z. Its goal is to disseminate scientific knowledge that supports policy development and contributes to an informed public debate. It also aims to identify possible solutions and commitments to mitigate issues such as the housing crisis, which particularly affects young people. This work is intended both for an academic audience and for a wider public, including policymakers, professionals, journalists, and citizens in general.

You can consult the Report here.