As well as the decarbonisation of our homes, wider placemaking that considers the sustainability of natural habitats, biodiversity and green spaces has huge social and health benefits for communities. When we design and regenerate places, how can we think differently about improving the environment as a whole? Looking at air quality, shading and accessible travel, how do we join the dots on what a sustainable community means? And what adaptation measures do we need to undertake within the public realm to ensure our communities are climate change ready?