HLINks Weekly: 22 April 2025

We hope you had a relaxing bank holiday weekend.

Later this week, we’ve got plenty to share — from further information about our upcoming HAPPI Hour webinar series and a report launch as part of the ISPA project, to a new blog by InCommon marking Global Intergenerational Week, offering a one-year reflection on their collaboration with us.

But first, in this edition of the newsletter:

Learning disability and housing choices: New Local Government Association report shares best practices, with input from Housing LIN and Learning Disability England.
Inclusive cities: Prof. Tine Buffel offers insights on age-friendly urban design, inspired by our Leeds Festival of Ideas, in a new Housing LIN blog.
Upgrading almshouses: Historic England’s new guide on modernising almshouses while preserving heritage.
National Housing Design Awards 2025 shortlist: 48 innovative housing schemes announced — from retirement living to intergenerational homes.
Dementia research: Bournemouth University seeks housing professionals' input ahead of our 22 May HAPPI Hour webinar.

And lots more!

We hope this week’s HLINks newsletter provides you with useful insights and inspiration. Read on for the latest sector news, resources and events.