Eleven built environment industry experts have been appointed to the new Homes and Housing Advisory Board convened by Connected Places Catapult.
Members of the group will lend their skills, guidance and knowledge to drive the Catapult’s housing innovation strategy. Together, the board will respond to the strategic priorities and challenges in the homes and housing marketplace, with the aim of delivering more resilient and robust homes that meet the needs of our society now and in the future. Areas of focus will include policy, health, skills, investment and technology.
The purpose of the group is to find ways to join up existing efforts to support the development of place-based approaches, with demonstrable outcomes for health and wellbeing of residents and climate resilience. The group is uniquely positioned to advance and increase access to innovation for places around the UK and provide a clear path to scaling up and replicating solutions.
The appointed members represent the views of various industry stakeholders including local authorities, innovators, traders, residents (including fuel poor and vulnerable people), and Government. The Advisory Board will meet quarterly.
