Building social housing is a crucial aspect of urban development and the creation of egalitarian societies. Social housing provides shelter for individuals and families who cannot afford the price of rent or buy a home on their own due to financial difficulties. At the same time, social housing provides health, education and social support services for its residents, improving their standard of living and social integration. To create sustainable and socially balanced housing, a people-centred approach is required which builds on and meets the needs and wishes of the residents. Through participatory planning, residents have the opportunity to contribute to the design and development of their homes and the surrounding area. By creating social housing and common spaces, interaction between residents is enhanced, a sense of solidarity is fostered and spaces are created where people strengthen their social bonds.

 The main objective of this thesis is the study and design of a social housing complex combined with common areas, while meeting the needs of the area. In the first stage, the issues of social housing, common spaces and participatory design were investigated. Subsequently, an urban analysis of the selected area in Pylea (Thessaloniki) was carried out, which analysis helped in the design of the overall proposed project. Taking into account all the above data, the proposed concept for the urban design of the environment and the construction of the complex of social housing and common spaces was created.