Sara Emami
Sara is a research assistant with the SFU Research Team for Hey Neighbour. Her interests pivot around finding creative ways of fostering positive change through communities and the built environment.
She is working towards her master’s degree in Urban Studies at SFU and also holds Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science degrees in urban planning and design. Her research is related to using local network apps to empower citizens and provide equal opportunities for participation, engagement, and well-being of communities.
She enjoys travelling and walking around different cities. She loves to paint and create ceramic pieces.
Fndings from the recently completed Hey Neighbour Collective (HNC) report ‘How sociable is life in multi-unit housing?’. This report provides aggregated and comparative results of two annual resident surveys (2021 & 2022) across the properties of HNC members Brightside Community Homes Foundation and Catalyst Community Developments Society.
A critical perspective in housing affordability and choices that are key to quality of life.