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

[Conference poster] 12ª Conferencia del Programa Marco de Investigación e Innovación de la Unión Europea en España

[Paper] Boosting Local Economies: Critical Factors in Urban Regeneration

[Brochure] Project results and progress in Social Housing District Regeneration

Latest news and events

Event on sustainability and energy efficiency at neighbourhood level in Ermua, Basque Country.
24 -
October

⚡ Energia Eguna – Ermua’s Community Energy Day

Replication Roadmap for Urban Regeneration in Europe

23 -
September

[Webinar] From Neighbourhood to Community: Lessons from European Cities District Regeneration  

Online

[New video] Home & Community: Renewal of Nooruse

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