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France's first social housing residence for LGBTQ seniors opened in Lyon last October, offering 16 apartments where residents can live authentically and safely. For many who faced decades of isolation and violence, it's a chance to finally belong.
British Columbia is handing social housing providers up to $800,000 to switch from fossil fuels to electric heat pumps and upgrade electrical systems. The new program launches this February and combines provincial funding with utility rebates in one simple application.
A new affordable housing complex in the Netherlands proves social housing can be stunning, with 108 apartments wrapped in sage green, flamingo pink, and warm cream glazed brick. Volante prioritizes both beauty and dignity for low-income residents, including 22 units for young people with disabilities.
Up to 150 social housing residents in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, will soon get free solar panels, battery storage, and heat pumps that could slash their energy bills while fighting climate change. If successful, the pilot could help vulnerable families across Europe escape fuel poverty.
A new partnership in the Netherlands just made climate-friendly heating affordable for hundreds of thousands of social housing residents. Heat pump installation costs will drop from €12,500 to €6,000 through a landmark deal between government, manufacturers, and housing corporations.
After a former business owner's story revealed the harsh reality of Gold Coast homelessness, the Queensland government is investing $5.6 billion to build social housing, with 600 homes already underway. Daily outreach teams now connect rough sleepers with housing resources while new homes race toward completion.