Carmen Gonzalez de Leon

To build a future where housing and urban living is a form of social justice, promoting diversity and balanced resource management, SoHab work mainly in two areas: the development of decent and affordable housing and the development of community and citizen dynamics.​ We are nearly fifty professionals bringing together expertise in socio-economics and cultural development, architecture, urban planning, and real estate. Our focus areas are : Neigbourhood Development : Setting up and supporting local social assistance, community education, socio-economic revitalisation and urban planning Participatory living - COLISO² : Creating and managing Social & Solidarity Co-Living residences (COLISO²) aimed at empowering residents to take ownership of building use, fostering residential communities, and supporting neighbourhood dynamics​ Social and Solidarity Real-Estate Agency : Promoting social and fair rent in the private market: Combatting real estate speculation through rental management, property scouting, and brokerage services Renovation and Building Use : Administrative and technical support for owners and tenants in terms of safety, sanitation, comfort, and energy performance​ International Solidarity : Global & Solidarity Citizenship Education. Cooperating for the development of decent housing worldwide. Participating in international networks​ We can bring the following areas of expertise: Stakeholder engagement : We engage local actors (residents, organisations, and institutions) to co-design and sustain inclusive housing and socio-cultural initiatives, reinforcing governance and collective responsibility. Information and Dissemination : We develop tools, trainings, and publications to build practical knowledge in sustainable housing, energy efficiency, community development, and civic engagement — grounded in field experience. Multidisciplinary Project Management : We coordinate diverse social and urban development projects by integrating technical, social, and administrative expertise. Methodolody Development : We design and test innovative methodologies to tackle housing and social challenges.​ These approaches are rooted in real-life experimentation and aim to be replicable. Additionally, we can offer field case studies in the five Brussels neighborhoods where we are active.