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…
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Join the next ‘Housing That Connects Us’ webinar: Design tools to support wellbeing
Join Hey Neighbour Collective and Happy Cities on Thursday, October 3, 2024 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM PST for a…
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Mitigating loneliness and isolation by building social and neighbourly connections play an increasingly important role in climate resilience
A version of this op-ed originally appeared online in the Vancouver Sun on July 11, 2024. In June, residents in…
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Tara Fernando shares her thoughts on amenity spaces and the importance of knowledge translation
When I was accepted into the Master of Public Health (MPH) program at SFU, I found a job post for…
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Building Social Connections: Toolbox of design actions to nurture wellbeing in multi-unit housing
Our neighbours are our closest source of social support and connection. Socially connected homes and neighbourhoods nurture greater physical and…
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Olivia Tomlinson talks about the importance of meeting new people
I took Dr. Megan Winters‘ class at SFU where she had put out an ad looking for research assistants to…
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Observing the narratives of cities with Sreya Ajay
I recently started a master’s program at SFU in urban studies. When I received my admission letter for the program,…
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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…
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Building Resilient Neighbourhoods’ Connect & Prepare Learning Report
Building Resilient Neighbourhoods’ Connect & Prepare program enhances community emergency preparedness and resilience by strengthening social ties among neighbours through…
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Untangling the affordability puzzle with Happy Cities and Chesterman Properties: webinar recap
On May 2nd, 2024, Hey Neighbour Collective hosted Housing That Connects Us #3: The affordability puzzle, part of the year-long…
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Contract posting: Strategic Communications Specialist
POSITION: Strategic Communications Specialist (contract) LENGTH: Nine months with potential for renewal HOURS PER WEEK: Flexible, around 20 PAY: $35-45/hr,…
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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…
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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…
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North Vancouver active design study
Social connections between neighbours are the building blocks for happier, more trusting, resilient, and supportive communities—and can even bring financial…
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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…
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What can we learn from the rental housing sector about social connectedness?
In our first three years of project work (2019–2022), HNC has engaged deeply with our Community of Practice members –…
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Webinar recap: Housing that Connects Us #2, a conversation with UK innovators
On November 9th, 2023, Hey Neighbour Collective (HNC) and Happy Cities hosted the webinar Housing That Connects Us #2: A…
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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…
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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…
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Webinar recap: Housing That Connects Us
On October 4th, 2023, Hey Neighbour Collective (HNC) and Happy Cities hosted the webinar Housing That Connects Us: The health…
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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…
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Building social connections: Housing design policies to support wellbeing for all
Hey Neighbour Collective and Happy Cities are co-leading this three-phase project, in partnership with Simon Fraser University. Happy Cities and…
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A Place Like Home: student research symposium
November 15, 2023 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM SFU Vancouver 515 W Hastings Segal Conference Room & Teck Gallery View…
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What is the role of planners in fostering pro-social communities?
In the face of an emerging asocial society1, urban and community planners are challenged to promote social connections and combat…
