Chris Wilson, CEO/Clerk to the trustees of Southwark Charities recently recorded a podcast about the charity’s plans to build a new almshouse development in central London with construction starting shortly.
The architect of Southwarks new development, Justin Nicholls of Fathom Architects and Chris Wilson were contacted by Christine Murray from ‘The developer’ to talk about housing for older people in the city of London.
“Figures from the 2021 census revealed there are 2.5m people aged 50 or older living in London, while the OECD estimates that older adults comprise 15% of the population of metropolitan areas of the UK. The OECD report calls for infrastructure and urban forms to be redesigned to consider walking, affordable housing and social participation as effective measures of preventative care.“
As Christine Murray from The Developer
“We know almshouses have been in existence for over 1,000 years yet they stand the test of time. They support independent living, yet alleviate the isolation and loneliness that exist in anonymous tower blocks. They are places of sanctuary and safety where residents experience a sense of community and compassion.”
Chris Wilson, CEO/Clerk Southwark Charities
To read the article and listen to the podcast, please click in the link below:
the developer
Ageing in place: a new almshouse for London
Could a new almshouse in Blackfriars be a future model for independent, affordable living for older Londoners? Chris Wilson, CEO of Southwark Charities and Justin Nicholls, founding director of Fathom Architects share their vision.
posted 1 March 2023