Today the Young Foundation announces the development of Social Life, a new independent social enterprise supporting innovation in place-making which will be launched in 2012.

Social Life will work in the UK and internationally to provide a new space for rethinking the practice and politics of creating new communities to meet the pressing challenges of urbanisation including climate change and ageing societies. Undertaking research and practical work with professionals and agencies on the ground, the new organisation would enable social designers to cross boundaries between the different professions involved in creating new places.

The enterprise has already developed a partnership with A2 Dominion to work on the Bicester Eco Town and is discussing opportunities with Cisco to draw on its experience in technology, innovation and sustainability to develop a sustainable cities programme.

Download a full pdf of new Young Foundation report 'Design for Social Sustainability'

Find out more about the work of Young Foundation programme Future Communities