Facility “roadmap” released: The New European Bauhaus enters a new phase
Launched in 2020 as part of the European Green Deal, the New European Bauhaus (NEB) recently entered a new phase with the introduction of the NEB Facility, a dedicated funding tool set to operate from 2025 to 2027 that consist of two key components:
a R&I Component that develops novel solutions, including digital ones, aligned with NEB values, focusing on social impacts, innovative governance, and sustainable design, and
a Roll-out Component that implements and scales up NEB initiatives through place-based projects such as sustainable housing and regenerative cultural heritage strategies as well as innovation in sustainable design and governance.
(© New European Bauhaus, European Commission)
True to its label, the Facility’s “roadmap”, which was published today, provides essential guidance for this new phase of the NEB, but also offers a good introduction to what the New European Bauhaus aims to achieve – translating the European Green Deal into tangible local improvements by promoting sustainability, good design, culture, cultural heritage, inclusivity, accessibility and affordability – and how.
As a member of the experts group advising the European Commission, I have been involved in the implementation of the facility since last year: it is an exciting task – to say that a lot is at stake would be an understatement given the current situation – and look forward to continuing to do my small part to make the NEB facility a success. Ultimately, however, the latter will hinge on the extent to which stakeholders, including local communities, architects, designers, researchers, and policymakers, engage with the NEB. “Community is the core of New European Bauhaus”, it is an initiatives that thrives and relies on collaboration and participation, and I strongly recommend exploring NEB's website and social media channels to find out how to get involved.
