Ensuring just and climate-resilient communities requires a fundamental transformation in how we design, build, and manage our homes and cities. This goes beyond reducing emissions and promoting circular material use. It calls for rethinking legislation to reflect both evolving climatic conditions and changing demographics, as well as embracing architectural approaches that integrate nature-based solutions to mitigate heat and manage water. At the same time, construction practices and material choices must minimize exposure to extreme heat and flooding, while greater emphasis is placed on reusing existing buildings and aligning housing strategies with broader resilience goals. 

At the city scale, governance and planning are critical. Municipalities play a key role in shaping development through zoning regulations and long-term urban strategies that support both affordability and resilience. 

Through concrete examples and open discussion, cities and experts will share practical lessons and approaches for embedding resilience into affordable housing. Participants will engage with guided questions and group reflections to identify barriers, enabling conditions, and actionable pathways for municipalities. 

Together, we will explore what it takes to secure affordable, climate-resilient homes and neighbourhoods—ensuring that resilience and fairness go hand in hand within planetary boundaries.