Designing for all: Inclusive and intergenerational housing

Webinar

Wednesday 18 February 2026
10:00 - 11:00

Members Only

Free

Join us to contribute to the conversation on inclusive housing design and shaping a more accessible, equitable, and age-friendly London.

As London’s demographics shift and our population is ageing, the city faces an urgent need for housing that is accessible, adaptable, and inclusive. Current housing models often fail to reflect the diverse needs of people spanning generations. New approaches that integrate intergenerational thinking into housing design are needed to shape more inclusive environments.

This webinar will bring together leading voices from across the built environment to share innovative research, from mixed-use and intergenerational housing to later-living schemes. Together, we will examine the practical strategies for designing for adaptability and explore how the built environment industry can better integrate intergenerational principles into future housing design.

How can homes adapt to support residents’ changing needs over time? What emerging trends could help tackle London’s shortage of housing for older people?

By addressing the pressing issues of our ageing population, this session aims to advance the conversation on inclusive and intergenerational design and highlight the role of the built environment in improving the quality of life for all Londoners.

Programme

09:55 Speakers join via Zoom

10:00 Welcome from Chair

10:05 Age-inclusive design principles: Knowledge Transfer Partnership

James Pickard, Founding Director, Cartwright Pickard

10:15 Intergenerational programme: Appleby Blue Almshouse

Alison Benzimra, Head of Research and Influence, United St Saviour’s Charity

10:35 Panel discussion and Q&A

Speakers above, plus:
Alastair Crockett, Design Programme Manager, London Borough of Camden

11:00 End

Speaker biographies

James Pickard

Founding Director, Cartwright Pickard

Alison Benzimra

Head of Research and Influence, United St. Saviour’s Charity

Alastair Crockett

Design Programme Manager, London Borough of Camden

Members Only

Free

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Accessibility:

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