The main goal is to elicit more discussion about what we call "being well together" and to increase attention to it. A multifaceted source of occupants' mental health and welfare, housing serves as more than just a physical refuge. The type of housing, the public space, affordability, and the housing itself are all directly related to the resident's mental well-being and physical wellness. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development includes housing as a key element, which is necessary to accomplish several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Having access to affordable housing improves a person's health, educational chances, and employment prospects. This article's goal was to investigate community wellbeing and elucidate the linkage between housing and wellbeing. All required information has been gathered via secondary data from books and journals.
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