The RESH final report examines how housing shortages in European cities spill over into surrounding regions, analyzing governance responses and policy tools to address affordability, displacement, and regional disparities. 

Through case studies of Lille, Hannover, Munich, and Salzburg, the report highlights successful strategies—such as binding regional plans, cross-border cooperation, and fiscal incentives—while identifying persistent challenges like local resistance to densification and misaligned incentives. The findings offer actionable insights for policymakers, particularly in Switzerland, where similar urban pressures exist.

Find below the final report and the data methodology of the project