At Fondazione Housing Sociale (FHS), they work closely with social housing providers and ethical real estate funds developing social housing projects all over Italy, with the aim of not only providing affordable homes but also creating thriving neighbourhoods with a strong sense of place and stimulating connections among inhabitants.

During the session, Valentina Zaro and Francesca Spigarolo gave a brief overview of the Italian social housing field and built on their experience in different social housing projects in Milano to underline the important role that placemaking can play in increa