Housing our Ageing Population: Panel for Innovation (HAPPI)

The high-profile Housing our Ageing Population: Panel for Innovation was established in June 2009 to tackle the following question: What further reform is needed to ensure that new build specialised housing meets the needs and aspirations of the older people of the future?

The panel focused on:

• Improving the quality of life of our ageing population by influencing the availability and choice of high quality, sustainable homes and neighbourhoods
• Challenging the perceptions of mainstream and specialised housing for older people, for existing and future generations
• Raising the aspirations of older people to demand higher quality, more sustainable homes
• Spreading awareness of the possibilities offered through innovative design of housing and neighbourhoods

The report outlines innovative housing examples from across England that respond to a variety of care needs such as:

• Older people controlling the housing processes
• Issues regarding space, light and accessibility
• A shared sense of purpose
• The idea of being part of a community
   

Download the HAPPI report - PDF (4.7MB)