In the second episode of the Urban95 Academy Podcast, Katie Beck, Policy Fellow and Programme Manager at LSE Cities, interviews Irina Ivan, who leads the Van Leer Foundation’s Mission Related Investing Portfolio, and Dinah Bornat, Director of ZCD Architects. Together, they explore the vital connection between housing and the wellbeing of young children and their caregivers.
The conversation delves into why the places where children grow up profoundly shape their life outcomes and what’s often missed when housing is designed without meaningful community insights. They also discuss the Family Voices Toolkit, an innovative resource empowering investors and developers to engage directly with families to create more inclusive and supportive homes and neighbourhoods. This toolkit has already been piloted in affordable housing projects in London, Chicago, and Dublin, demonstrating its real-world impact.
Join us for this inspiring discussion on reimagining housing through the lens of early childhood and caregiving.
