New blog explores how human-centred design creates the conditions for community to thrive in later life housing

This new Housing LIN guest blog by Barbara Clarenz, Head of Residential and Social Infrastructure, London and South East, AtkinsRéalis, shares how thoughtful design creates the conditions for community to flourish.

Drawing on experience across extra care, supported living, and later life neighbourhoods, it highlights human-centred environments that prioritise dignity, intuition and connection to nature. Through the example of Emily Lodge in Woking, the blog explores how calm, legible spaces with access to landscape support wellbeing, independence, and social connection, while strengthening resilience for residents, carers and wider community networks alike.

Read on to find out how this design is shaping healthier ageing futures for all.