Activities of Jordi CAÑAS related to 2021/2255(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the New European Bauhaus
Amendments (43)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the New European Bauhaus (NEB) aims to reimagine the way we live together and to create awareness about our built and designed environment, including in terms of quality and sustainability; whereas the NEB intends to make the benefits of the green transition a tangible reality in citizens' everyday lives and at a local and neighbourhood level; whereas New European Bauhaus projects should be in line with the principles of the EPSR and the UN SDGs;
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas the New European Bauhaus should facilitate and steer the transformation of our societies in line with three interlinked values: inclusion - from valorising diversity, to securing accessibility and affordability, to aesthetics- quality of experience and style, beyond functionality, and sustainability - from climate goals, to circularity, zero pollution, and biodiversity;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the implementation of the New European Bauhaus initiative is guided by the principlfour thematic axes of reconnecting with nature, regaining a sense of belonging, prioritising the places and people that need it most, and fostering long-term, life cycle and integrated thinking in the industrial ecosystem;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas a transdisciplinary approach to the opportunities and challenges arising from the green and digital transitions can foster innovative solutions which serve people and communities in a circular and future- proof way; whereas there is a need for such solutions to mainstream a gender- equal and intersectional approach, inclusivity for persons with disabilities as well as inter-generational solidarity;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the New European Bauhaus iswill be initially funded by different EU programmes, such asincluding Horizon Europe, the LIFE programme and the European Regional Development Fund as well as through resources and initiatives at Member State level; whereas around €85 million of EU funds will be dedicated to New European Bauhaus projects in 2021 – 2022;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the New European Bauhaus movement focuses on creating a healthy, sustainable, beautiful and accessible environment, landscape, housing, workplace, society, economy and way of living;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas the New European Bauhaus aims to capitalise on social assets (social economy organisations, local associations, etc.), natural assets and cultural assets to regain a sense of belonging;
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
D b. whereas the New European Bauhaus should ensure design for ability and empowerment, by designing environments that actively welcome everyone;
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion
Recital D c (new)
Recital D c (new)
D c. whereas inclusive environments such as shared infrastructures and services and public spaces enable a sense of shared identity and belonging;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Recital D d (new)
Recital D d (new)
D d. whereas the inclusion of local communities and meaningful local ownership play a key role in the process of decarbonisation;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion
Recital D e (new)
Recital D e (new)
D e. whereas the New European Bauhaus has been a co-creation process and its implementation should also involve the participation of the communities;
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the fact that sustainability and, inclusion and aesthetics are values at the core of the New European Bauhaus and calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure they support the universal right to adequate and healthy, accessible and healthy working and housing conditions, including social housing and housing design that is responsive to everyday life needs; welcomes the fact that the New European Bauhaus initiative acknowledges the importance of the architectural and archaeological heritage, landscapes, and tangible and intangible cultural heritage;
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Notes that inclusion implies pursuing a Design for All approach to remove accessibility barriers; calls on the Member States to pay particular attention to the groups and individuals who are at risk of exclusion, at greater risk of energy poverty and air pollution, or who are experiencing homelessness; calls on the Commission to ensure that the construction and built environment projected and funded through the New European Bauhaus consider a Design for All approach as a requirement;
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Calls on the Commission and Member States to examine how the New European Bauhaus can contribute to the goal of reducing and eradicating homelessness and supporting homeless people's social inclusion; invites the Commission and Member States to explore links between the Housing First approach and the New European Bauhaus; encourages the Member States to draw inspiration from community- designing projects in the field of architecture and sociability such as Home not Shelter, mixed housing and cohousing for young people and refugees, intergenerational cohousing schemes, etc., and promote them in their housing policies;
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to continue the green transiformation of the industrial ecosystem through the New European Bauhauson the basis of the principles of the New European Bauhaus, ensuring a fair energy transition in the housing sector, in order to maintain the affordability of the cost of living; stresses the need to equip workers and businesses with the required skills, qualifications and capacity to support a circular economy approach in production, provision and consumption of goods and services as well as infrastructure; stresses the role social economy enterprises and cooperatives can play in improving sectoral sustainability;
Amendment 55 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 61 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Welcomes the European Commission’s European Level(s) framework which provides clear priorities and a standardised basis to assess and report on the sustainability of buildings throughout their fully lifecycle; encourages the Member States to use the Davos Baukultur Quality System (DBQS) to determine the Baukultur quality of a spatial intervention, its strengths and weaknesses from a Baukultur perspective;2a _________________ 2a For a definition, please refer to the Council conclusions on culture, high- quality architecture and built environment as key elements of the New European Bauhaus initiative of 30 November 2021.
Amendment 66 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the New European Bauhaus movement, as it contributes to creatstrengthening a common European identity and a shared sense of belonging by promoting and rehabilitating Europe’s cultural heritage buildings and natural areas while at the same time fostering creativity and innovation in the construction sector;
Amendment 71 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Recalls that cultural heritage plays an important role in enhancing and creating social capital because it helps to reduce social disparities, facilitates social inclusion, promotes social cohesion and intergenerational dialogue3a;notes that the uptake of digital technologies by cultural heritage sites can offer accessible and innovative experiences for communities; _________________ 3a Conclusions on cultural heritage as a strategic resource for a sustainable Europe, Council of the European Union, 20 May 2014
Amendment 73 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to promote and support life-proofand Member States, particularly in the context of the European Year of Youth 2022, to promote and support universal design, resilient housing and solidarity between the generations through the New European Bauhaus, enabling elderly people and persons with disabilities to live at home and to remain active in society for longer and to pass on their experience and knowledge to younger generationindependently and in their community, and to remain active in society in accordance with Article 19 of the UNCRPD and to pass on their experience and knowledge to younger generations; stresses these principles must extend beyond buildings to the built environment for public spaces and goods and services in particular in the transport, ICT and cultural sectors;
Amendment 76 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Considers that the New European Bauhaus should guarantee the quality of housing and social housing; welcomes the acknowledgement of the need to prioritise reuse, regeneration, life extension and transformation of existing buildings over the construction of new ones whenever these activities are technically, economically and functionally feasible as they contribute to reduced energy needs, carbon emissions and pressure for new buildings, and to an improved health, comfort and well-being; is concerned about the disproportionate impact of the poor energy performance of social housing on those who already have lower living standards;
Amendment 82 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Calls on the authorities to roll out stronger regulatory and fiscal support mechanisms for energy upgrade, repurposing and renovation of existing buildings, which take into consideration the intangible heritage and culture of buildings;
Amendment 85 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Calls on the European Commission to ensure that New European Bauhaus projects promote social and affordable housing as a way to combine social justice, environmental performance and urban aesthetics;
Amendment 90 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to invest in reviving traditional building techniques and materials which contribute to the objectives of the European Green Deal; urges the Commission and the Member States to also invest in high-quality spatial design and landscape and in developing new, sustainable building techniques and designs based on the above-mentioned quality criteria to create a New European Bauhaus way of thinking and to contribute to an EU-wide healthy lifestyle for all Europeans, to nourish cross- sectoral cooperation, participation, co- creation and trans-disciplinary approaches, particularly in terms of sustainability and policy coherence, and to contribute to an EU-wide healthy lifestyle for all Europeans; stresses the need to ensure synergies between the New European Bauhaus and the Renovation Wave;
Amendment 93 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Calls on the Commission to define concrete guidelines and guiding principles according to the New European Bauhaus to ensure the quality of the concepts for our built environment in terms of architecture, space and sustainability of the materials used; notes, however, that public space, infrastructure and buildings must be constructed bearing in mind the local planning context, to prevent regional differences and specificities from becoming levelled out;
Amendment 96 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Believes that craftsmanship ensures the longevity of the infrastructure, buildings and public space; considers that craftspeople facilitate social cohesion and the preservation of rural communities, and, given their deep acquaintance with the raw materials they work with, usually local materials, their production has a lower carbon footprint;
Amendment 98 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6 c. Reiterates the call by the Council on the Commission to ensure that architectural quality and a professional architectural service are taken into account in all its measures, policies and programmes, and to encourage the mobility and training of professionals and students of that field;5a _________________ 5a Council Resolution of 12 February 2001 on architectural quality in urban and rural environments
Amendment 100 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 d (new)
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6 d. Invites the Member States to incentivise the preservation and revaluation of know-how by finding local craftspeople, promoting their work, creating a network and bringing them closer to relevant VET and higher education curricula; encourages the Member States to launch targeted actions to support the upskilling of workers, innovation, research and education within the entire construction ecosystem with the support of professional organisations that offer continuous professional development; notes that innovative education and training models for architects and professionals in the construction sector are necessary to promote greater synergies between spatial planning, design, arts, landscape and interior architecture, craftsmanship and architecture, and achieve a high-quality built environment;
Amendment 102 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 e (new)
Paragraph 6 e (new)
6 e. Considers that the digital transition can be key in enhancing the use of local resources and competences, as digital fabrication in fablabs or industries allows for a local distribution of production and, in many cases, gives a new life to certain traditions that could otherwise fade away;
Amendment 104 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 f (new)
Paragraph 6 f (new)
6 f. Underlines that Small and Medium Enterprises are important employers at the local level and can adapt quickly to innovate; cautions, however, against the risk that they may be pushed out of markets due to the very rapid transition to large scale solutions in industry such as the construction materials industry; invites the Commission and the Member States to reflect on how to best support SMEs in construction as well as in design and materials production;
Amendment 107 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 g (new)
Paragraph 6 g (new)
6 g. Welcomes initiatives such as Interreg’s CRAFTS CODE to improve the competitiveness of SMEs in the crafts sector by creating a framework stimulating capacity building and policy learning and improving the implementation of regional development policies and programmes aimed at supporting these SMEs across their life cycle;
Amendment 109 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to require Member States to ensure a minimum of 100 m² of green space per home whReminds the Member States of United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11.7, whose aim is to provide universal access to safe, inclusive and accessible green and public spaces, in particular for children and women, planning New European Bauhaus housing projects, and a minimum of one hectare of continuous green space per New European Bauhaus neighbourhood; ersons with disabilities and older persons, by 2030; notes that green infrastructure in urban areas providing public space for exercise and relaxation mitigates stressors such as noise, improves community interactions and mental health, and decreases social isolation, a risk factor for adverse health outcomes4a; _________________ 4a EEA Report No 21/2019 “Healthy environment, healthy lives: how the environment influences health and well- being in Europe”.
Amendment 114 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Amendment 117 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Notes that empowering local communities to incorporate elements of food security within local areas and regions and to generate energy locally connects to employment and social affairs and can contribute to social equity, resilience and cohesion, ambitions that chime with the New European Bauhaus;
Amendment 119 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 127 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Calls on the Commission to recognise the digital dimension as an explicit part of how future spaces are conceived; notes that the values that New European Bauhaus promotes for the development of the built environment should be mirrored in the digital sphere;
Amendment 132 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8 b. Welcomes the so-called 15-minute city model implemented by some European cities and invites Member States to consider replicating that model in more cities; encourages the Member States to cluster rural towns to better share resources and capacities with a view to supporting resilience;
Amendment 133 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
8 c. Calls on the Commission to present a clear NEB roadmap for the next decade with clear objectives; Invites the Commission to work alongside stakeholders to make the New European Bauhaus more understandable and inclusive for communities and local authorities; encourages the Commission to launch a dedicated website with an accessible and user-friendly repository of bottom-up best practices, including best practice adaptive re-use and energy upgrade;
Amendment 135 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 d (new)
Paragraph 8 d (new)
8 d. Calls on the Member States who have not done so already to set up and support a state architect team (and similar) within their administration to provide strategic advice to authorities, promote spatial quality, improve the design and sustainability of public interventions, including their social inclusion considerations, and to foster a culture of place-making; calls on the Member States to set up a quality assurance system, an independent advisory body for public authorities, consisting of experts from other geographical areas and who have no personal interest in the place;6a _________________ 6a European Commission, Directorate- General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, Towards a shared culture of architecture : investing in a high-quality living environment for everyone : executive summary, Publications Office, 2021, https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2766/502671
Amendment 137 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 e (new)
Paragraph 8 e (new)
8 e. Encourages the Member States to appoint a New European Bauhaus contact to coordinate local efforts and participate in an EU wide informal network to exchange best practices in collaboration with the high-level roundtable; calls on the Commission to duly include all levels of governance in the development and implementation of the New European Bauhaus, be it national, regional or local – as the level closest to citizens -, and to build on the movement of civil society organisations and partners created by the New European Bauhaus;
Amendment 139 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 f (new)
Paragraph 8 f (new)
8 f. Calls on the Commission to designate 2023 the European Year of Craft, 40 years after the first European Year, namely the European Year of SMEs and Craft Industry, with a view to making the craft sector more visible, strengthening the principles championed by the New European Bauhaus and taking stock of the evolution of the sector in the last four decades.
Amendment 140 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 g (new)
Paragraph 8 g (new)
8 g. Stresses the importance for Member States to integrate New European Bauhaus projects as part of the reforms and investments foreseen in their national recovery and resilience plans in line with the six pillars of the RRF;