Vaux. Participatory housing: the association seeks public support

Where does the Metz Participatory Housing Association stand, three years after its creation? A wide audience is interested in their work. The association is prospecting throughout the metropolitan area. But making it a reality remains difficult without the support of public authorities.

Jean-Marc Brodhag, co-president of the Metz Participatory Housing association, which has 145 members. Photo: Hubert Gamelon — Jean-Marc Brodhag , co-president of the Metz Participatory Housing association, which has 145 members. Photo: Hubert Gamelon

They didn't choose the easiest way to find a house. Unlike TV shows where an agent hands over the keys with a smile, there's participatory housing. "People do the project themselves," summarizes Jean-Marc Brodhag, co-president of the Metz Participatory Housing association . Like any pioneering adventure, the journey is fraught with pitfalls.

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