Designing Intergenerational Communities for Wellbeing and Belonging

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• Educational presentations by first class industry representatives.
• Good to see different projects on the ground - not just talk.
• Excellent presentations about very interesting developments. A wonderful insight into how the future should be.

Held during Global Intergenerational Week 2026, this HAPPI Hour conversation followed the launch of the APPG Inquiry on Creating Intergenerational Communities report. Chaired by Lord Best, this webinar explores key themes from the Inquiry’s evidence base and recommendations on how housing, neighbourhood design and community practice can intentionally bring generations together.

We 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 and practitioners share reflections on unlocking opportunities for intergenerational living that enhances inclusion, combats loneliness, and strengthens community resilience across a variety of schemes.

• 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
   
• 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 Projects 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

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.

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