We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2009 cycle of the World Habitat Awards:
In June 2010 the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced details of a Spending Review, reporting in autumn 2010 (SR 2010). The government provided an outline for spending plans in the emergency budget of June 2010; it has made clear that it intends to significantly cut public expenditure, stating that “Reducing the budget deficit is the most urgent issue facing Britain”.
SELAVIP is offering grants of up to US$ 60,000 for innovative housing and shelter projects working to meet the needs of low-income households in developing countries. Project proposals are sought that address a range of issues related to the complex reality of homelessness in developing regions, from direct housing provision to promoting community based processes aimed at securing shelter.
Coming only ten days after the budget the report, Housing Benefit and the Emergency Budget of June 2010, praises the aims of addressing the UK’s system for providing support with housing costs, but raises significant concerns over the measures adopted.
Forced and market-driven evictions are increasing dramatically worldwide, with devastating effects on millions of children, women and men across the globe. Despite this negative trend, however, many people-led initiatives have been successful in addressing this issue and reducing the number of evictions, developing new policies and proving that alternatives to forced eviction can be found.
An international study visit will be carried out from 7th - 13th November 2010 to the 'Caprichando a Morada: Living well is part of human dignity' project of the COOPERHAF rural housing cooperative.
Tenure Trends in the UK Housing System: Will the private rented sector continue to grow?
New research from BSHF provides an analysis of recent tenure trends in the UK, with projections for potential future changes over the medium term. The research also examines the implications of these changes and draws particular attention to the need to pay close attention to the needs of those living in an expanded private rented sector.
An international study visit took place from 6th - 11th June 2010 to the 'Building Partnerships to Eradicate Poverty' project of the Barka Foundation for Mutual Help, Poland.
Waterfront's The Future for Housing Delivery Conference will be examining the implications of the changes for the future and delivery of housing. The conference will take place on 17th November 2010.
The World Urban Forum 5 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, took place from 22nd - 26th March 2010 where sessions of the following were included:
