# Social welfare and co-housing initiatives in Italy and San_M > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/social-welfare-and-co-housing-initiatives-in-italy-and-san-m > Updated: 2026-09-23T02:17:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Local authorities in Italy and San Marino have begun implementing initiatives to address housing shortages and social isolation through co-housing models. In Ruvo di Puglia, Italy, guidelines were approved to support seniors, young adults, and marginalized families by providing shared communal spaces alongside private quarters. Similarly, in Borgo Maggiore, San Marino, the co-housing model is being introduced under strategic territorial planning to reduce costs and assist young families and the elderly. Expanding on these social welfare efforts, the Social Territorial Area of Corato, Ruvo di Puglia, and Terlizzi has launched a participatory process to develop the Social Zone Plan for 2026–2028. This planning initiative, aligned with the Puglia Region’s social policy, involves stakeholders such as citizens, schools, and healthcare providers. The process focuses on three thematic areas: family and child protection, disability and active aging, and policies for vulnerable adults. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-23: Corato, Ruvo di Puglia, and Terlizzi launch new social welfare planning The Corato, Ruvo di Puglia, and Terlizzi social area is launching a participatory process to develop the 2026–2028 Social Zone Plan, focusing on family, disability, and vulnerable adult policies. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/corato-ruvo-di-puglia-and-terlizzi-launch-new-social-welfare-planning ### 2026-09-22: Co-housing initiatives launched in Ruvo di Puglia and Borgo Maggiore Authorities in Ruvo di Puglia and Borgo Maggiore are adopting co-housing models to combat housing emergencies and loneliness among seniors, young adults, and marginalized families. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/co-housing-initiatives-launched-in-ruvo-di-puglia-and-borgo-maggiore --- Cite as: Social welfare and co-housing initiatives in Italy and San_M. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/social-welfare-and-co-housing-initiatives-in-italy-and-san-m