2025-2026 is our Year of Learning, a members' programme to share learning, insight and best practice in physical, social and economic place-shaping.

Worthing Seafront by David S on Unsplash

Social place-shaping

August to November 2025

How we support our communities to be connected and resilient and healthy.

Study visits to The Pioneer Group about providing community support and Poplar HARCA about engaging young people
A webinar on innovative health partnerships and actions to reduce health inequalities, with whg and others
PlaceShaping in Action case studies
Insight from members to bring to life the challenges and opportunities.

Learning Hub

Economic place-shaping

December 2025 to March 2026

How we work to improve economic opportunities for residents and communities.

A study visit to Ongo to see their work on opening up economic opportunities to their communities, including the transformation of their estates and their innovative work on employment and skills and mental health support
A series of webinars
PlaceShaping in Action case studies
Insight from members to bring to life the challenges and opportunities.

Learning Hub

Physical place-shaping

May to July 2025

How we build homes that meet the needs of our communities, how we regenerate places for long-term impact, and how we improve the environment for current and future generations.

PlaceShaping In Action case studies from Leeds Federated, Raven and Worthing Homes that share lessons about building and regenerating homes to respond to specific needs and challenges in communities
Building for the Future webinar on building homes that are accessible and sustainable and fit for current and future residents, including through MMC, with Magna Housing and Habinteg
A study visit to South Liverpool Homes to hear about their work on biodiversity and improving their green space
Insight from members to bring to life the challenges and opportunities
New resources: Members' sustainability library bringing together strategies, inspirational stories, and information on relevant government policies, to support members in their sustainability work
Topical meetings of our development and sustainability networks.

Learning Hub

SLH Study Visit group side view July 2025

Place-shaping Learning Programme

Social place-shaping

Economic place-shaping

Physical place-shaping

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