Renovating homes, improving public spaces and strengthening community life in vulnerable urban neighbourhoods.
Location:
Łódź,
🇵🇱 Poland
Start date:
01/09/2016
Lead organisation:
Municipality of Łódź
Target groups:
Elderly, Low-income households, Youth
Energy transition focus:
Housing renovation
Scale:
City-wide
The Łódź Revitalisation Programme links energy-efficient housing renovation with social inclusion in the city’s central districts. It shows how better homes, local services and resident participation can improve daily life while advancing climate action.
The Łódź Revitalisation Programme addresses poor housing conditions, urban decay and social exclusion in the city’s central districts. It renovates buildings for energy efficiency, improves public spaces, and upgrades mobility while keeping a strong social focus. The initiative combines energy-efficient housing with social support and local services to improve daily life of the households. It works directly with residents to co-design solutions adapted to their needs. What makes it stand out is its integrated approach, linking climate action with social inclusion in a post-industrial city. It shows that improving energy performance and strengthening communities can go hand in hand.
The initiative directly supports vulnerable groups who often live in poor-quality, energy-inefficient housing and face social exclusion. It reduces energy costs through renovation while ensuring rents remain affordable, preventing displacement. Residents are actively involved through consultations, door-to-door outreach, and local support services, making participation accessible to all. Tailored formats, such as local meetings, simple language, and childcare, remove barriers to engagement. NGOs, social workers, and community animators play a key role in reaching and supporting residents. This inclusive approach ensures that better housing, lower bills, and improved wellbeing are shared fairly and shaped by those most affected in Łódź.
The programme is funded through a mix of municipal budgets, EU funds, national funding, and some private contributions. It operates as a public investment model, with the city coordinating large-scale renovation and social support activities. Major costs include building renovation, social services, and public space improvements. Financial benefits are passed on to residents through lower energy bills, affordable rents, and secure housing. While external funding remains important for investments, ongoing activities are increasingly supported by municipal resources and partnerships, with plans to develop blended financing for long-term sustainability.
Contact person:
Aleksandra Trzcińska
E-mail:
a.trzcinska@uml.lodz.pl
Website:
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