This Global Intergenerational Week, join us for a HAPPI Hour conversation following the launch of the APPG Inquiry on Creating Intergenerational Communities report. Chaired by Lord Best, this webinar will explore key themes from the Inquiry’s evidence base and recommendations on how housing, neighbourhood design and community practice can intentionally bring generations together.
Overview
We’ll discuss the social and health benefits of mixed‑age places, design features that support connection, challenges in delivery and policy, and how these insights can inform future housing, planning and wellbeing strategies from an intergenerational perspective.
Drawing on real life examples, experts, practitioners and lived‑experience voices will share reflections on unlocking opportunities for intergenerational living that enhances inclusion, combats loneliness, and strengthens community resilience across a variety of schemes.
We’ll discuss the social and health benefits of mixed‑age places, design features that support connection, challenges in delivery and policy, and how these insights can inform future housing, planning and wellbeing strategies from an intergenerational perspective.
Drawing on real life examples, experts, practitioners and lived‑experience voices will share reflections on unlocking opportunities for intergenerational living that enhances inclusion, combats loneliness, and strengthens community resilience across a variety of schemes.
Agenda
- 16.00: Housekeeping and introduction
Sally Razey, Communications and Membership Officer
- 16.02: Welcoming remarks
Ian Copeman, Business Director, Housing LIN
- 16.05: Chair’s opening remarks
Lord Best, Co-Chair of the APPG, and Ian Copeman, Business Director, Housing LIN
- 16:10: Melfield Gardens, Lewisham: Intergenerational Housing Built to Passivhaus Standards
Shaun Carr, Director of Homes, Phoenix Community Housing
- 16:20: Creating Mixed-Age Communities: Places for People’s New Town Developments
Helen Puddle, Strategic Project Director, Places for People
- 16:30: Supporting Independent Living: Riverside’s Innovative Extra Care Developments in Hull
John Glenton, Executive Director, Care and Support Services, The Riverside Group
- 16.40: Questions and panel debate
- 17.00: Close
- 16.00: Housekeeping and introduction
Sally Razey, Communications and Membership Officer
- 16.02: Welcoming remarks
Ian Copeman, Business Director, Housing LIN
- 16.05: Chair’s opening remarks
Lord Best, Co-Chair of the APPG, and Ian Copeman, Business Director, Housing LIN
- 16:10: Melfield Gardens, Lewisham: Intergenerational Housing Built to Passivhaus Standards
Shaun Carr, Director of Homes, Phoenix Community Housing
- 16:20: Creating Mixed-Age Communities: Places for People’s New Town Developments
Helen Puddle, Strategic Project Director, Places for People
- 16:30: Supporting Independent Living: Riverside’s Innovative Extra Care Developments in Hull
John Glenton, Executive Director, Care and Support Services, The Riverside Group
- 16.40: Questions and panel debate
- 17.00: Close
Why attend our HAPPI Hour webinars?
At our popular events, you can:
- Watch and discover new extra care housing developments to find out about the design, development and operational management arrangements so that you can explore solutions that can transform your ‘offer’;
- Listen to the latest practice, research, new funding initiatives, innovative products or projects so that you have the insight and intelligence required to improve your service delivery;
- Learn about the current sector issues so that you are up-to-date and better positioned to respond to the latest policy and innovative operational developments; and
- Connect with industry experts and fellow Housing LIN members, exchange ideas, and share experiences in a relaxed setting.
Keep the conversation going with #HAPPIHour on Bluesky (opens new window) and LinkedIn (opens new window).
All HAPPI Hour webinars are FREE on a first come, first served basis. Create your account or log in to avoid any disappointment.
At our popular events, you can:
- Watch and discover new extra care housing developments to find out about the design, development and operational management arrangements so that you can explore solutions that can transform your ‘offer’;
- Listen to the latest practice, research, new funding initiatives, innovative products or projects so that you have the insight and intelligence required to improve your service delivery;
- Learn about the current sector issues so that you are up-to-date and better positioned to respond to the latest policy and innovative operational developments; and
- Connect with industry experts and fellow Housing LIN members, exchange ideas, and share experiences in a relaxed setting.
Keep the conversation going with #HAPPIHour on Bluesky (opens new window) and LinkedIn (opens new window).
All HAPPI Hour webinars are FREE on a first come, first served basis. Create your account or log in to avoid any disappointment.
Organiser
Housing LIN