Since the start of the 21st century, urban communities have faced increasing challenges in housing affordability, with environmental issues causing additional concern. It is clear that changes to urban housing are needed to enhance the resilience of cities and improve the economic, social and physical well-being of residents. This book provides a comparative cross-national perspective on urban housing and sustainability in Europe, exploring the key barriers and drivers associated with sustainable urban development and community regeneration. Students, researchers and professionals with an interest in sustainable housing creation and regeneration will find this book an invaluable reference.

1. Introduction 2. Ireland 3. Spain 4. Sweden 5. Norway 6. Denmark 7. The Netherlands 8. UK 9. Romania 10. Hungary 11. Switzerland 12. Germany 13. Conclusions

Montserrat Pareja-Eastaway is Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Barcelona (UB), Spain, where she coordinates the Research Group on Creativity, Innovation and Urban Transformation (CRIT).

Nessa Winston is Associate Professor in Social Policy at the School of Applied Social Science, University College Dublin, Ireland, where she is Director of Research.