Equipping placemakers to shape a thriving and equitable city
As pressure to meet ambitious housebuilding targets grows, the Health & Housing Impact Network warns that delivery must not impact on public health. Here are its five evidence-led asks to improve health outcomes through housing. The Building Healthy Homes at Pace project has issued a call to action for leaders … Read more
Gathering resident feedback through post occupancy evaluation is key to designing happy homes. Join our health and housing masterclass to find out how it’s done well. Post occupancy evaluation is increasingly recognised as an important way for designers and developers to draw on lived experiences. The insights enable them to … Read more
As local authorities deliver new housing at pace to meet government targets, CATHERINE MAX and HANNAH GIBBS of our Health and Housing Impact Network say building healthy homes must remain a priority. The impact of housing on health outcomes is well understood and widely accepted. The new national planning policy … Read more
Research into housing projects that have delivered health benefits and environmental sustainability highlighted some barriers and practical solutions. Here’s what health and housing practitioners found out. Our Health & Housing Impact Network has identified practical ways to overcome the barriers to deliver health and environmental benefits through housing development. Network … Read more
From retrofit home user guides and active travel incentives to affordable solutions for overheating homes, our Future London Leaders delivered fresh ideas for designing health into homes and neighbourhoods. Where you live plays a huge role in your health. Social circumstances account for over 50% of health while clinical care … Read more
The Health and Housing Impact Network is launching our theme for this year: Housing, climate change and health equity. We’ll focus on improving collaboration between housing and health professionals to reduce emissions and climate change impact on vulnerable Londoners.
How can housing pathways lead to better health? We hear from examples across England of how housing colleagues have integrated with clinical healthcare pathways to improve health outcomes for residents.
What does it mean for a neighbourhood when health and housing are truly integrated? Our Health & Housing Impact Network visited Haringey’s High Road West scheme in Tottenham to find out about a whole place approach.
How can we reduce the harm of poor indoor air quality for children and young people at home? Learn about some fantastic integrated approaches from our latest Health & Housing Impact Network event.
The new Health and Housing Impact Network will this year consider how the built environment, health and social care sectors can better reduce housing-related ill-health across London. Find out more and register for the launch event. Future of London believes there are huge mutual benefits if housing and built environment … Read more
We announce the launch of a new network for professionals to work together to solve health issues caused by housing. This three year programme is open to all and supported by Impact on Urban Health.