Häuser zum Leben, Vienna’s largest public provider of long-term care and social services for older people, extends its infrastructure beyond residential care by opening facilities and services to local neighbourhoods. Through partnerships with community organisations, accessible social spaces, and neighbourhood-oriented activities, it promotes social inclusion, strengthens community networks, and supports people to live independently for longer. The initiative demonstrates how public care infrastructure can become a shared community asset that enhances resilience, well-being, and social cohesion.