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  • An illustrated graphic showing line art drawings along the bottom of peaked roofs in red, blue, and green; the logos of Hey Neighbour Collective, Happy Cities, United Way BC, the Max Bell Foundation, Plan H, and Waltsons Trust appear at the top of the image and in the middle are circle photos of speakers for the event.
    Webinars, Videos, Podcasts

    Webinar recap: How three municipalities are designing for social wellbeing

    By Hey Neighbour Collective 2026 . 06 . 222026 . 07 . 10

    Fostering neighbourly connections through residential building design.

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  • A large open-air plaza full of benches and tables where people are mingling; some people are walking together, talking.
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    Loneliness Awareness Week 

    By Hey Neighbour Collective 2026 . 06 . 152026 . 06 . 15

    Resources for building neighbourly social connection and fostering resilience.

    Read More Loneliness Awareness Week Continue

  • In this graphic overlay, the bottom-most layer shows an illustration showing of a diversity of people in community, with screenshots of four presentations layered on top for the sixth 'Housing That Connects Us' webinar.
    Webinars, Videos, Podcasts

    Webinar recap: The Benefits of Being an Enabling Host

    By Hey Neighbour Collective 2026 . 04 . 172026 . 04 . 17

    How in-building social programming sparks connections and support.

    Read More Webinar recap: The Benefits of Being an Enabling HostContinue

  • Jessica Barrett's book cover, "No Place Like Home" is shown against a backdrop that depicts a multi-unit apartment building against a blue sky.
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    HNC feature: “No Place like Home: The Missing Key to Our Housing Crisis”

    By Hey Neighbour Collective 2026 . 03 . 252026 . 06 . 08

    A new book by Jessica Barrett, excerpted in The Walrus.

    Read More HNC feature: “No Place like Home: The Missing Key to Our Housing Crisis”Continue

  • An illustrated graphic showing line art drawings along the bottom of peaked roofs in red, blue, and green; the logos of Hey Neighbour Collective, United Way BC, and Happy Cities appear at the top of the image and in the middle are circle photos of speakers for the event.
    Webinars, Videos, Podcasts

    Join the next ‘Housing That Connects Us’ webinar: The Benefits of Being An Enabling Host

    By Hey Neighbour Collective 2026 . 03 . 032026 . 04 . 08

    The many positives of in-building social programming.

    Read More Join the next ‘Housing That Connects Us’ webinar: The Benefits of Being An Enabling HostContinue

  • HNC feature: Building social connections in practice
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    HNC feature: Building social connections in practice

    By Hey Neighbour Collective 2026 . 03 . 022026 . 06 . 08

    Happy Cities led a national workshop series for planners in collaboration with Hey Neighbour Collective and SFU Renewable Cities.

    Read More HNC feature: Building social connections in practiceContinue

  • An infographic describing a webinar hosted by Hey Neighbour Collective and United Way BC called, "Innovative community programs to build social connection in housing."
    Webinars, Videos, Podcasts

    Join us for the next ‘Housing That Connects Us’ webinar: Innovative Community Programs to Build Social Connection in Housing

    By Hey Neighbour Collective 2026 . 02 . 192026 . 02 . 25

    The critical role of community-driven programs.

    Read More Join us for the next ‘Housing That Connects Us’ webinar: Innovative Community Programs to Build Social Connection in HousingContinue

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    HNC feature: Where Social Connection Becomes Care

    By Hey Neighbour Collective 2026 . 01 . 212026 . 06 . 10

    How homes can foster connections between residents

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    Partner highlight: No help needed, we’re Canadian!

    By Hey Neighbour Collective 2025 . 12 . 302026 . 06 . 12

    Building Resilient Neighbourhoods demonstrates how to work through common attitudes and resistances toward neighbourly helping.

    Read More Partner highlight: No help needed, we’re Canadian!Continue

  • A group of older adults sit in a row around a table, while the person in the foreground plays a guitar.
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    Partner highlight: How neighbourly connections can help us “age in the right place”

    By Hey Neighbour Collective 2025 . 12 . 232026 . 06 . 10

    Building Resilient Neighbourhoods demonstrates how to work through common attitudes and resistances toward neighbourly helping.

    Read More Partner highlight: How neighbourly connections can help us “age in the right place”Continue

  • Michelle Hoar stands holding a book titled, 'The Power of Proximity, and she is between Ann-Britt Anderson and a male colleague.
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    HNC feature: The ‘Paradox of Proximity’

    By Hey Neighbour Collective 2025 . 12 . 112026 . 06 . 08

    What it takes to build a vertical community, floor by floor.

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  • Ana Méndez and Ame-Lia Tamburrini, both representing Building Resilient Neighbourhoods, are seen in a still frame from a video interview from the Living Together Symposium.
    Webinars, Videos, Podcasts

    An interview with Ana and Ame-Lia

    By Hey Neighbour Collective 2025 . 05 . 032026 . 02 . 06

    The power of a shared vision.

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  • Sherri Crane, Sherri Crane, the Manager of Housing Services and Engagement at Brightside Community Homes Foundation laughs, with her title visible in lettering overlaid on the photo.
    Webinars, Videos, Podcasts

    An interview with Sherri Crane

    By Hey Neighbour Collective 2025 . 05 . 032026 . 02 . 06

    On looking for long-term solutions for those seeking affordable housing.

    Read More An interview with Sherri CraneContinue

  • Katia Tynan stands against a green backdrop, with her title overlaid on the photo: "Manager of Resilience and Disaster Risk Reduction at the City of Vancouver."
    Webinars, Videos, Podcasts

    An interview with Katia Tynan

    By Hey Neighbour Collective 2025 . 05 . 032026 . 02 . 06

    Strong neighbourly connections are critical to helping communities survive, adapt, and thrive.

    Read More An interview with Katia TynanContinue

  • A room full of people sit at round tables talking, at the Living Together Symposium. A blue banner at the bottom of the image reads, "Living Together: Connecting housing, social health, and resilience. Hey Neighbour Collective's 2025 Symposium."
    Webinars, Videos, Podcasts

    Living Together 2025 Symposium Wrap-Up

    By Hey Neighbour Collective 2025 . 05 . 032026 . 04 . 13

    A video overview of the 2025 Living Together Symposium.

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