Designing for all: Inclusive and intergenerational housing

Thursday 19 February 2026

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

Simon Atkins

Director
PRP Architects

Lucy Millichamp

Programme Manager

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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 brings together leading voices from across the built environment to share innovative research, from mixed-use and intergenerational housing to later-living schemes. Together, we 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.