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 the connection between housing and wellbeing. As Canadian cities densify,…
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 Hey Neighbour Collective have collected substantial evidence over the last several…
A Place Like Home: student research symposium
Date and time November 15, 20231:00 PM – 5:30 PM Location SFU Vancouver515 W HastingsSegal Conference Room & Teck GalleryView map This in-person event at the SFU Vancouver campus will…
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 social isolation.…
Sogol Haji Hoseini on environmental gerontology and what it’s like to sleep in a desert at night
How did you find out about Hey Neighbour? My academic background is in urban planning and my previous dissertation work focused on understanding how urban planning could help promote active…
Building hope through action
Many communities in BC have experienced the effects of climate change. Sharing stories of impact, successes and lessons is one of the best tools we have to help each other understand…
Rojan Nasiri on how urban design can facilitate walking among older adults, and why Kerman is her favourite city
What is your master’s work focused on? I’m studying gerontology! Actually, it’s my second master’s; my first is in urban planning. The courses are obviously totally different, but I’m really…
Understanding the walking experiences of older immigrant populations with Farinaz Rikhtehgaran
What are you working on with Hey Neighbour Collective? I recently joined the HNC to work on a sub-project which is focused on ageing in place and social interaction in…
Cookies, research methods, and building audits
Do you live in multi-unit housing, such as an apartment or condo, and feel like you lack social interactions with those around you? You are not alone. Studies have shown…
