Climate change isn’t just an environmental issue—it’s deeply social. This article explores the real-world impacts on housing, health, inequality, and community support systems, and makes the case for why people and place need to be at the centre of climate resilience planning.

What makes a place thrive? Some spaces naturally foster connection, movement, and engagement, while others struggle to stay relevant. Social sustainability is about creating places that last—not just physically, but socially. In this post, we explore what makes a space truly sustainable and how we can design places that people want to be in for generations to come.

Social sustainability is often overlooked in urban planning, yet it’s essential for thriving, resilient communities. This article explores why housing affordability, wellbeing metrics, and social value must be embedded into development policies—and outlines key actions to make it happen.