RENEW Districts embody the key principles of resilience, equity, neutrality, environment and well-being, an overarching framework for future-proofing the districts, including its buildings, infrastructure and – importantly – its communities. One of the models being piloted under this framework is the Net Zero Neighbourhood (NZN) model, which uses a place-based funding and delivery approach at the neighbourhood scale to improve residential energy efficiency and promote community regeneration. Supported by blended finance, it facilitates extensive home renovations and broader community interventions – such as enhancing mobility, greening spaces and upgrading public buildings – to achieve local and national decarbonization goals.