Sara Machado Cardoso

A 60-year-old neighbourhood in physical degradation risked demolition. Instead it was renovated, resulting in improved living conditions and energy efficiency

A holistic redevelopment including building, social, economic, cultural, design and sustainable elements leads to renewal in one of Europe’s oldest districts.

A retrofit of a densely populated district, with a concentration of social issues, that improved quality of life and neighbourhood perceptions.

The Financial Instrument for Urban Rehabilitation and Revitalization (IFRRU 2020), provides EUR 1.4 billion for urban rehabilitation in Portugal.

A very low-rate energy loan that allows Brussels residents with lower incomes to carry out works to improve the energy efficiency of their houses.