This article outlines five practical, people-centred actions for addressing the social impacts of climate change — from funding trusted community services to supporting renters, carers, and vulnerable groups often left out of adaptation planning. Grounded in lived experience and policy insight, it reframes climate resilience as a human and social priority, not just a technical one.

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.

How well do our cities support neurodivergent people? My research into neurodiversity and the built environment reveals critical gaps in urban design, wayfinding, and accessibility—showing how many public spaces unintentionally exclude those with cognitive differences.

From sensory overwhelm in transport hubs to navigation barriers in city layouts, neurodivergent individuals and families face daily challenges that remain overlooked in mainstream urban planning. This article explores the key findings, the real-life impact of poor design, and practical ways to make cities more inclusive.

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.