CiTUA will take part in NEI25 with two activities developed within the scope of the DataH Project – Dynamic Analysis for Territorial Approaches to Housing, coordinated by researcher Silvia Jorge and carried out at CiTUA with funding from FCT. The project proposes a territorial observation and monitoring system designed to support the implementation and follow-up of public housing policies, tailored to the specificities of each territory.
The activities:
- Activity 1: Housing – Europe from Different Perspectives
Format: Interactive exhibition with screen and informal conversation with visitors
Objective: To share with the public the main findings of the DataH project, which analyses Portugal’s position within Europe in terms of housing, using accessible and visually engaging data presented in a simple and direct way.Description:
This activity invites visitors to visually explore, through a screen display, how Portugal compares to other European countries with regard to the right to housing. Comparative data will be presented on territorial inequalities, access to funding, and the gaps between the goals set out in major policy agendas and the realities on the ground. Using maps, charts, and key indicators, we will discuss with visitors the causes and consequences of these disparities, encouraging informal dialogue on the challenges and opportunities of ensuring the right to housing while promoting territorial cohesion and ecological transition. This exhibition aims to spark curiosity and promote more informed and engaged citizenship.Activity 2: Science Café – The Distance Between Policy Goals and Reality
Format: Open debate and idea-sharing session
Objective: To foster an informal space for reflection and dialogue about the limitations of implementing public housing policies in Portugal, especially in light of the ambitious goals set in national and international agendas.Description:
This discussion opens with a provocative question: Are we really delivering on our housing promises? Drawing from DataH project findings and on-the-ground experience, we invite participants to reflect on the gap between commitments made through initiatives such as the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) or the 2030 Agenda and their actual implementation across different territories. We want to hear opinions, experiences, and suggestions from guests and citizens to contribute to a more critical and participatory understanding of how science and data can support the design of fairer and more effective public policies.
In 2025, NEI will take place on Friday, September 26, from 5:00 p.m. to midnight. In Lisbon, it will be held at the National Museum of Natural History and Science, the Lisbon Botanical Garden, and the Príncipe Real Garden.