Building social connections: Case studies to inspire socially connected multi-unit housing
The crises of social disconnection and housing affordability can be solved together. Read the case studies (PDF) Growing evidence shows…
Join the next ‘Housing That Connects Us’ webinar: a conversation with UK innovators
Join us on November 9th at 9:30 AM PST to hear from two UK innovators in this field and contribute…
Join our ‘Housing That Connects Us’ webinar
Join us on October 4th at 9:30 AM to hear from two local experts and contribute your own insights about…
US Surgeon General highlights the need for more social connection
Recently, the Office of the US Surgeon General posted an advisory to warn against the impacts our increasingly isolated societies…
Building resilience and emergency preparedness through social connections: video
In an emergency, your neighbours will be the first people at the scene who can potentially help. This simple fact…
Benefits of community building for housing providers: video
The percentage of urban dwellers living in multi-unit housing is increasing—and that has generated growing interest in how to foster…
The benefits of neighbourly connections for residents in multi-unit housing: video
Extensive research has shown that, for many people, social isolation and loneliness aren’t just troubling in and of themselves—they tend…
Reducing social isolation among older adults helps everyone
Efforts to tackle social isolation among older Canadians could produce a wealth of health and lifestyle benefits for the country’s…
Loneliness at home: reviewing the Psychology of Loneliness report from the UK Campaign to End Loneliness
This article was originally produced for the Canadian Housing Evidence Collaborative (CHEC). Loneliness has become an increasingly urgent public health…
Breaking ground in removing social barriers
In a pioneering effort, the municipal government of Barcelona, Spain in 2020 launched a ten-year strategy to reduce isolation and…
Loneliness, leadership, and how buildings can make us happier
Please enjoy some of the articles, episodes, reports, resources, and deep dives that have come across our desk. A deep…
Living Together: Connecting housing, social well-being and resilience
Tue, 7 Jun 2022, 8:00 AM – Wed, 8 Jun 2022, 4:00 PM PDT Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue…
Getting to know Lainey Martin
We recently caught up with Lainey Martin over a video call. She’s a Geography student at SFU and a research…
What we’re following: great reads, resources, new tech and more.
When Hey Neighbour Collective launched in July 2019, it felt like the issue of loneliness and social isolation was a…
Lessons from Hospice: Total Pain and Community Acupuncture
I recently spent a couple months caring for a family member at the end of their life. There’s much to…
Six steps to improve your emotional intelligence, by Ramona Hacker
This talk by Ramona Hacker is a nice perspective on emotional intelligence. It’s great that she identifies the negative connotations…