CASE STUDIES
hungary

ReHousIn examines housing inequalities in Hungary through case studies in three distinct types of areas. This research provides insights into housing challenges, policy responses, and the impact of economic, social, and environmental factors.

Case study locations

• Neighbourhoods in a metropolitan region (Budapest): Magdolna Quarter and District 11 – The Magdolna Quarter, located in Józsefváros (District 8), has undergone a socially sensitive urban regeneration programme aimed at supporting local communities while addressing housing challenges. District 11, a sought-after residential area, has experienced targeted renovation efforts, particularly in prefabricated housing estates, exploring how retrofitting affects affordability and social composition​.
• Medium-sized city: Veszprém – A city in western Hungary that has piloted innovative housing policies, including the establishment of a Social Rental Agency. The city has also undergone large-scale renovations of its prefabricated housing stock and developed an ecological corridor along the Séd stream, integrating green infrastructure into urban planning​. 
• Small town: Ajka – Located in western Hungary in a former industrial area, Ajka has successfully reintegrated its economy into a network of manufacturing towns. It is one of the few rural centres to have implemented long-term green policy concepts, including the energy-efficient renovation of most of its prefabricated housing stock. The town has also undertaken the renaturalisation of its main creek, complemented by nature-based flood protection measures such as rain gardens spread throughout the area.