BACK TO SCHOOL WITH… ANDREA PRINS #2
Lezing / Debat
The meaning of social
On this second evening in the series, we will focus on the meaning of social. In the Netherlands, social housing is now primarily reserved for the poor or those in trouble – a scarce resource, burdened with stigma and prejudice against its residents. But what if “social” didn’t just mean help for individuals in need, but instead reflected a broader societal responsibility? This isn’t just wordplay; it’s a fundamental shift in perspective. Rather than viewing housing as a personal issue, it becomes a collective, socio-political priority.
Together with the Austrians architect Bernd Vlay we will look at examples from Vienna and/or Graz (Austria), where social housing is available for everyone who wants to pay a fair rent for a moderate home, making social housing a basic facility for all.