‘CECODHAS Housing Europe, the federation of public, cooperative and social housing, has a long term vision of a Europe which provides access to decent and affordable housing for all in communities which are socially, economically and environmentally sustainable and where all are enabled to reach their full potential. We strongly support the European Neighbours Day as an initiative which can increase social cohesion and solidarity in neighbourhoods. Housing providers within our federation are directly involved in the celebrations all over Europe and last year they led the organisation of this initiative in England, Italy, Spain, Ireland and Portugal.’
Vít Vaníček, President
Neighbours'Day 2011 has the support of Mr László ANDOR, member of the European Commission.
"By encouraging the inhabitants of a same building or street to get together around a lunch or dinner, to speak to each other and to share their experiences, concerns and interests, the European Neighbours' Day initiative fosters solidarity, friendship and cohesion in our cities. On a different level, the EUROCITIES network of large European cities is pursuing similar goals, as it encourages political and technical dialogue among its member cities, facilitates the exchange of expertise and good practices, and contributes to the emergence of common views among Europe's local governments. It is therefore natural for EUROCITIES to warmly support the European Neighbours' Day initiative."
Gérard Collomb, EUROCITIES President 2006-2008, Mayor of Lyon