Digitally enabled social district renovation

processes for age-friendly environments driving social innovation and local economic development

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About drOp project

The core ambition of drOp, a Horizon Europe project, is the development of an integrated renovation methodology (IRM) aiming to transform social housing districts into inclusive smart neighbourhoods.

It mainly aims to promote social innovation and boost the local economy, and with that purpose drOp will adopt a human-centred approach, will integrate innovative technologies and will explore the growth creation potential of cultural and creative industries.

Latest resources

[Draft report]  Peer cities plans for the renovation of social housing neighbourhood 

Latest news and events

What Cities Can Learn from drOp: A Practical Guide to Neighbourhood Renovation in Europe

Ermua’s drOp project recognised among the most disruptive initiatives of the year

Neighbourhoods in Conversation: Lessons from Spain, Estonia and Italy

Bringing a Neighbourhood Back to Life: drOp at the Affordable Housing Initiative Days in Prague

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Meet the cities

Improving social housing
City of Ermua, Spain
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Inspiring through culture
City of Matera, Italy
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Going digital
City of Elva, Estonia
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