About
A Network of Cities for Collaborative Housing
NETCO brings together European cities, public authorities, and civil society organisations committed to advancing collaborative housing as a key response to the housing crisis.
Through peer learning, policy exchange and practical collaboration, NETCO supports local governments in designing, implementing and scaling community-led, inclusive and affordable housing models across Europe.
NETCO acts as a bridge between local housing innovation and European policy ambitions.
For full materials from the previous phase, visit the archive.
Go to NETCO I archiveWhy NETCO?
Europe's housing challenges are local — but solutions grow stronger when cities learn together.
NETCO exists to:
- Share real, on-the-ground experiences from cities experimenting with collaborative housing
- Strengthen local housing policies and instruments
- Support cities in moving from pilot projects to systemic change
Collaborative housing is not a niche solution — it is a strategic tool for social inclusion, affordability and democratic urban development.
What Is Collaborative Housing?
Collaborative housing refers to housing initiatives driven by residents and communities, often in partnership with public authorities and non or limited profit organisations.
These models include:
- Co-housing and cooperative housing
- Community Land Trusts (CLTs)
- Resident-led and non-speculative housing initiatives
They prioritise:
- Affordability and long-term social value
- Participation and collective governance
- Social mix and inclusion
- Sustainable and community-oriented urban development
A Network of Cities, A Shared Vision
NETCO connects municipalities of different sizes and contexts, fostering:
- Mutual learning between early adopters and emerging cities
- Cross-country dialogue on policy, regulation and funding
- A shared European narrative around housing as a common good
Together, cities build collective intelligence to make collaborative housing a viable and scalable option across Europe.
NETCO II — What's Next
Building on the momentum of its first phase, NETCO II strengthens its role as a European platform for cities shaping the future of collaborative housing.
In this new phase, NETCO:
- Deepens coordination and peer learning among participating cities
- Enhances structured knowledge exchange, communication and visibility
- Supports cities in moving from experimentation to long-term, scalable solutions
NETCO II is closely aligned with key European initiatives, reinforcing its strategic relevance:
New European Bauhaus
NETCO contributes to the New European Bauhaus vision by promoting beautiful, sustainable and inclusive living environments, rooted in community participation, social innovation and high-quality urban design.
European Affordable Housing Plan
NETCO supports the objectives of the European Affordable Housing Plan by advancing non-speculative, affordable and community-led housing models, and by strengthening the capacity of cities to deliver housing as a social infrastructure and a common good.
What We Do
NETCO creates spaces for exchange and collective learning.
European conferences & thematic workshops
Full-network gatherings to share knowledge, debate policy and build alliances across countries.
Peer-to-peer sessions between cities
Direct exchange between municipalities to learn from each other's challenges and successes.
Webinars & online learning moments
Accessible formats for continuous learning and engagement beyond in-person events.
Shared resources, policy insights & practical tools
Curated materials rooted in real local challenges — from legal frameworks and land access to financing, governance and social impact.
Work Packages
Details will be published shortly.
Partners
Partner list for NETCO II.
- Stowarzyszenie Mieszkaniowe WSPÓL
- ID22 – Institute for Creative Sustainability
- Connection-Berlin (link pending)
- Košice City
- Söderhamns kommun
- Service public régional de Bruxelles
- Grad Zagreb
- Município de Vila Nova de Gaia
- Institute for Human Rights and Business
- Politecnico di Torino
- European Community Land Trust Network
Coordinator
Maite Arrondo
Project CoordinatorConsultant on innovation in housing policies
Contact
For questions or coordination, contact the NETCO team.
Location:
Barcelona, Spain