Housing LIN supports Global Intergenerational Week 2026
Housing LIN is proud to support Global Intergenerational Week 2026 (GIW), now in its sixth year, continuing to champion and celebrate meaningful connections between generations across the world.
Taking place from 24 to 30 April 2026, the campaign brings together individuals, community groups, organisations, governments and NGOs to embrace and promote intergenerational practice in all its forms. It is a global call to action to strengthen relationships between younger and older people, helping to build more inclusive, resilient and connected communities.
For the specialist housing sector, Global Intergenerational Week highlights the importance of designing environments and services that encourage connection rather than isolation. Intergenerational approaches can improve wellbeing, reduce loneliness, and create supportive networks that benefit residents of all ages and abilities, while also strengthening community cohesion.
HAPPI Hour webinar: Designing Intergenerational Communities for Wellbeing and Belonging
The GIW26 Events Schedule is now live (opens new window), including our upcoming HAPPI Hour on Designing Intergenerational Communities for Wellbeing and Belonging. Chaired by Lord Best, this webinar will take place on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 from 4pm to 5pm. It will follow the launch of the APPG Inquiry on Creating Intergenerational Communities report and explore key themes from the Inquiry’s evidence base, including how housing, neighbourhood design and community practice can intentionally bring generations together.
APPG Inquiry: Creating Intergenerational Communities
For more information on intergenerational housing, our latest report, researched and written by Lois Beech, sets out the benefits and design principles for creating successful intergenerational communities. It highlights the positive impact on older people’s health, wellbeing and social connectivity, and outlines key features such as thoughtfully designed shared spaces, accessible locations, and integration with later-living schemes and emerging intergenerational cohousing models.
Building on the original HAPPI principles, the report makes 50 recommendations for policymakers, planners, investors, health and social care commissioners, designers and housing providers. It also introduces a new set of Intergenerational HAPPI design features aimed at creating adaptable, attractive places that encourage people to “rightsize” while building strong social networks.
Intergenerational Housing
For those wanting to explore the topic further, Housing LIN offers a range of resources, case studies and insights on intergenerational housing. Visit our dedicated webpages to learn more about current practice, emerging models and practical guidance on creating successful intergenerational communities.