Water Works: Paddington basin field trip
After years of disuse, Paddington basin is being reinvigorated. We visited the area to learn how a multi-developer project is putting the Grand Union Canal front and centre in redevelopment.
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Alumni Network: Alternative housing delivery models
This is a guest post by FoL Alumni Rep Michael Westbrook, Housing Strategy & Commissioning Manager, LB Haringey. Housing is always a popular topic for alumni events, and this was no exception with around 40 people gathered to discuss alternative housing models over coffee and croissants at British Land’s head offices … Read more
Are we ready for the boom? Housing Older People – report launch
FoL’s Housing Older Londoners report summarises our Ageing Cities work, exploring how London can improve older people’s standard of living through better policy, housing and neighbourhoods.
Ageing Cities: London
Future of London’s Ageing Cities programme identifies opportunities to share experiences and innovation for supporting our ageing population.
Addressing the middle market in older people’s housing
The middle market for older people’s housing in London is significant and largely untapped. Our 8 November roundtable asked what stakeholders can do to support innovation into this space? Read the summary here.
Ageing Cities: health and the built environment
Healthy placemaking is an essential part of delivering age-friendly cities, but it requires robust cross-sector collaboration. Planning can improve public health by promoting active travel, enhancing air quality, delivering and protecting open space. Social isolation, a key issue for our ageing population, can be reduced by supporting social interaction in town … Read more