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    ‘Silver tsunami’ or golden opportunity?

    By Rob Wipond 2025 . 01 . 232026 . 02 . 12

    Interwoven challenges of aging populations, social isolation, rising housing costs, and climate change are unleashing a global social innovation movement.

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    October 1 is International Day of Older Persons

    By Hey Neighbour Collective 2024 . 10 . 012024 . 10 . 04

    At Hey Neighbour, we think a lot about the social connectedness of folks living in multi-unit homes, and how to improve their wellbeing. Some of us at Hey Neighbour are…

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    Practice Guide #4: Roles for Local Government in Strengthening Social Connectedness and Resilience Activities in Multi-unit Housing

    By Hey Neighbour Collective 2023 . 02 . 232025 . 11 . 23

    Fourth in a series of four guides from Hey Neighbour Collective about strategies and practices to increase neighbour-to-neighbour connections and social resilience among residents living in multi-unit housing.

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    Practice Guide #3: Developing organizational partnerships to build community in multi-unit housing

    By Hey Neighbour Collective 2023 . 02 . 142025 . 11 . 23

    Third in a series of four guides from Hey Neighbour Collective about strategies and practices to increase neighbour-to-neighbour connections and social resilience among residents living in multi-unit housing.

    Read More Practice Guide #3: Developing organizational partnerships to build community in multi-unit housingContinue

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    What we’re following: great reads, resources, new tech and more.

    By Michelle Hoar 2022 . 01 . 242023 . 02 . 14

    A short list of articles and studies on issues like social connectedness, climate change, housing, and aging.

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