Learning from community housing movements: Unlocking the social potential of parking spaces
A version of this article was first published at Happy Cities on May 18, 2022. Parking is a resource-intensive feature…
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New research: neighbourhoods matter
When the pandemic began, we knew little about its impact on the well-being of older adults. HNC collaborators set-out to…
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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…
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Mainstreaming ‘sociable design’ for multi-unit housing: mapping the path forward
In September 2021, Hey Neighbour collaborated with Happy Cities on an online workshop entitled Mainstreaming Socially Connected, Affordable Housing across…
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Learning from community housing movements: Transforming corridors into social spaces
A version of this article was first published at Happy Cities on May 4, 2022. Hallways, entrances, and exits are…
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Extreme heat resource round-up
Early on Monday, July 25, 2022, Environment and Climate Change Canada announced a heat warning for the Metro Vancouver area…
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Learning from community housing movements: The social potential of multi-unit building lobbies
A version of this article was first published at Happy Cities. People usually don’t pay too much attention to lobbies….
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Resource roundup from Living Together Symposium
Thank you again for joining us at Living Together! We are pleased to share the videos and slides from the…
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Youth Sexual Health Clinics & Resources
With the help of our lovely Rhizome youth social action team, we have created a resource map for various services…
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Learning from community housing movements: Six principles for building happier homes
A version of this article was first published at Happy Cities. Humans are social. Feeling connected to our communities, neighbours,…
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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…
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Mainstreaming socially connected, affordable multi-unit housing across British Columbia
On September 16, Hey Neighbour Collective and Happy Cities co-hosted an online workshop to explore cultural, financial, and policy-level challenges…
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What we’re following on social connectedness, trust, housing, and loneliness
Here’s a roundup of what we’re reading and listening to. We hope you enjoy it. New Research: The Built Environment…
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Video: Building community into the bottom line
On June 22 nd, Hey Neighbour Collective and co-hosts Happy City, Concert Properties and SFU Morris J Wosk Centre for…
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Happy Cities releases Together, Apart toolkit
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all aspects of human life in communities around the world. From the tragic loss of…
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(Un)learning Together: A community workshop series
This November, the Anti-Violence Project is excited to be bringing you three FREE workshops facilitated by different community groups dedicated…
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EQ Competency Cards
The EQ Competency Cards are a brightly designed learning aid based on the EQ-i 2.0. They’re fun and engaging and…
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Resource Review: Zines for people who have caused harm
***This blog post was written by AVP volunteer Anabelle Bernard Fournier When you visit the AVP office or support space…
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Thinking About Healing
After a very long process of collaboration, creativity, and care, we have a new zine! This zine is thinking about…
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Some helpful links and videos
Helpful links to abuse related websites: When Love Hurts Little Girl and Mommy Victims of Domestic Abuse (YouTube video) Helpful…
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First Nations Leadership Council [pdf]
FNLC Notice -NRT Position: Deadline 4 pm. Tuesday November 26th, 2013. First Nations Leadership Council [pdf]… Source https://icwrn.uvic.ca/2013/11/resources-employment/
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Helpful books
Abuse related books that you might find helpful: When Love Hurts by Jill Cory & Karen McAndless-Davis Beyond Abuse in…
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