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  • A young person sits at a laptop smiling and chat with community members from the comfort of her kitchen table.
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    How an 11 year-old helped connect neighbours through the pandemic

    By Happy Cities 2022 . 12 . 022023 . 01 . 31

    In contrast to some claims that apartment living is lonely or isolating, the Community Connectors program shows that multi-unit buildings offer a wealth of social support at one’s fingertips.

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  • New construction coming up in the green zone along the river in Vancouver, as seen from the air, with the mountains in the background.
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    More housing supply isn’t a cure-all for the housing crisis

    By Yushu Zhu, Meg Holden & Dorin Vaez Mahdavi 2022 . 09 . 062023 . 02 . 08

    Drawing on a B.C.-wide survey of 1,004 residents conducted from March to April 2021, our recent study shows that unaffordability is only one type of housing vulnerability that has taken its toll on British Columbians during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Read More More housing supply isn’t a cure-all for the housing crisisContinue

  • A parklet in front of Quayside Cohousing featuring a converted and painted shipping container with outdoor seating and plants.
    Resources

    Learning from community housing movements: Unlocking the social potential of parking spaces

    By Happy Cities 2022 . 08 . 262022 . 09 . 20

    Parking is a resource-intensive use of space. What if these resources could be freed up to boost social connection instead?

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  • The exterior walkway at Quayside Village Cohousing features places to sit and chat, and is filled with plants.
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    Learning from community housing movements: Transforming corridors into social spaces

    By Happy Cities 2022 . 08 . 052022 . 09 . 13

    Hallways, entrances, and exits are primarily designed with fire safety in mind, which can lead to long, monotonous corridors.

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  • Little Mountain Cohousing’s entry lounge becomes an impromptu play area after school lets out.
    Resources

    Learning from community housing movements: The social potential of multi-unit building lobbies

    By Happy Cities 2022 . 07 . 142022 . 09 . 13

    Five design strategies for transforming a lobby into an awesome social space.

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  • Residents play together in the common courtyard at Capitol Hill Urban Cohousing in Seattle.
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    Learning from community housing movements: Six principles for building happier homes

    By Happy Cities 2022 . 06 . 202022 . 09 . 13

    Feeling connected to our communities, neighbours, and friends is fundamental to human wellbeing.

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