Designing resilient and connected housing: Illustrations and insights from our design jam
This article was originally posted on January 2, 2025 at SFU Renewable Cities. Housing is particularly well-suited to multi-solving approaches,…
Jean talks about the importance of qualitative research and why he writes poetry
I’m working with a key partner of HNC, the Building Resilient Neighbourhoods team, to help them code qualitative data as…
Hey Neighbour Collective at Housing Central 2024
Hey Neighbour joined hundreds of other delegates at Housing Central in November, to chat with folks about the Building Social…
Building Social Connections in Practice
Communities across Canada face growing challenges—climate change, housing affordability, escalating construction costs, loneliness and social isolation, aging populations, and more….
Looking back one year ago: A Place Like Home symposium
Last year, on November 15th, 2023, the Hey Neighbour Collective co-sponsored an all-day student research symposium alongside the Simon Fraser…
Designing Socially Connected Homes – small changes to make a big difference
This article, co-authored by Emma Avery (Urban Planner & Communications Specialist, Happy Cities) and Tara Fernando (Strategic Communications Specialist, Hey…
It’s conference season!
It’s gearing up to be a busy conference season for the team at Hey Neighbour Collective. We’re presenting at four…
Webinar Recap: Design tools to support wellbeing in multi-unit housing with Happy Cities and Hey Neighbour Collective
On October 3rd, 2024, Hey Neighbour Collective hosted Housing That Connects Us #4: Design Tools to Support Wellbeing, as part…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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 –…