October 1 is International Day of Older Persons
At Hey Neighbour, we think a lot about the social connectedness of folks living in multi-unit homes, and how to…
How can denser neighbourhoods support wellbeing?
The Province of BC has announced wide-ranging housing policy changes over the past six months, including requirements for greater density…
Join the next ‘Housing That Connects Us’ webinar: The Affordability Puzzle
Join us on Thursday, May 2nd at 9:30 AM PST for an engaging conversation with Madeleine Hebert (Happy Cities) and…
Unlocking social connections in multi-unit housing: Insights from our 2021-2022 resident surveys
Creating a sense of community and social connection is a challenge in fast-paced urban life. As Metro Vancouver embraces densification…
Aging in the right place: Designing housing for wellbeing and older adults
Through a collaboration between Hey Neighbour Collective (HNC), Happy Cities, and the Simon Fraser University (SFU) Department of Gerontology, 20…
Ahad Kamranzadeh on the inestimable value of laundry rooms and what makes public common spaces feel inclusive and welcoming
I’m mainly focused on aging in place for people who live in affordable housing, especially older adults. I’m involved with…
Niloofar Hedayati on how better use of space in multi-unit buildings can improve social connectedness among older adults
“Neel – ooo – far.” It means “lily” in Persian. Some of my friends call me Neel. I came in…
Samantha Teichman on ageing in place and finding community in the big city
I joined in the middle of March! I’m working on investigating the links between social connectedness and healthy ageing in…