Resilience 4 Communities
For residents in Higher Folds, resilience begins with care for one another. People take pride in their community and stay connected, even when times are tough.
Flooding, extreme heat and high living costs have tested residents in recent years, exposing how fragile services can be but also revealing the community’s sources of resilience: a deep sense of solidarity, strong social ties and shared determination that gives people hope and strength.
Residents are aware of the climate risks they face and are taking steps to make their neighbourhood safer and better prepared for the future. Early warning systems work well, helping neighbours stay safe and informed. Actions led by and for the community, built on their social capital and other sources of resilience, are protecting wellbeing and strengthening the foundations of a safer future.
With theResilience 4 Communities program, residents came together with the city to codesign and shape solutions that meet their needs. Supported by community-base organizations and the private sector, these initiatives are strengthening the community. See what’s happening
Green spaces across Higher Folds are being improved with residents’ ideas and care, turning local parks and paths into places that bring people together and help manage flood risk.
Through training and community volunteering, residents are learning how to look after green and blue areas, planting trees, and keeping the estate cooler and safer during heavy rain and heat.
Local youth are joining community projects that strengthen skills, confidence and pride in their neighbourhood.
Through hands-on training and volunteering, young residents are finding opportunities to learn about sustainability, care for their environment and take part in shaping a stronger future for Higher Folds.
A Green Doctor service is supporting residents with practical advice to save energy, manage bills and stay comfortable throughout the year.
Through home visits and local sessions, people are learning simple ways to improve insulation, reduce costs and build long-term energy resilience across Higher Folds.
Workshops, focus groups and local events are helping residents strengthen their understanding of climate risks and shape solutions that work for their community.
By promoting nature-based actions and sharing practical ideas, people are taking a leading role in preparing Higher Folds for the challenges of a changing climate.
