Category: social housing
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How Vienna Institutionalizes Human Rights
In Vienna, everything has its place. Things are orderly, and people work within the set rules. There are many countries like this, but in Vienna, it´s part of the Vienna fosters a culture that emphasizes both obedience and mindfulness of your impact on the wider society. This manifests in small but telling ways—like keeping your…
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Understanding Sociocracy: A Collaborative Model for Decision-Making and Governance
Sociocracy is an innovative governance system that emphasizes collaborative decision-making, consent, and distributed leadership. Unlike traditional models where majority rule often leads to power imbalances, sociocracy prioritizes equality and transparency, ensuring all voices are heard and respected. It has gained traction in various organizations, from co-housing communities to worker cooperatives and private businesses. In this…
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A City with No Displacement Caused by Gentrification
Vienna is a city that has invested, over decades, into a system where housing is seen as a right, not a privilege or an investment opportunity. Vienna, a major European city with a population of 2 million has about 60% of its residents that live in housing that is permanently affordable. Roughly 40% of Vienna’s…
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