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  • Adyar Eco Park in Chennai, India.
    Interviews

    Learning about urban landmarks with Kishore ​​Seetharaman

    By Hey Neighbour Collective 2025 . 05 . 272025 . 05 . 27

    HNC’s research assistant Kishore tells us why he dove into the field of environmental gerontology and how he journeyed from Chennai to Canada.

    Read More Learning about urban landmarks with Kishore ​​SeetharamanContinue

  • Sreya Ajay stands underneath a natural archway of blooming cherry trees with the Vancouver skyline in the background.
    Interviews

    Observing the narratives of cities with Sreya Ajay

    By Hey Neighbour Collective 2024 . 07 . 102024 . 07 . 17

    We caught up with one of Hey Neighbour’s Research Assistants about qualitative data analysis and her favourite foods from Delhi.

    Read More Observing the narratives of cities with Sreya AjayContinue

  • Sogol Haji Hoseini stands in a field of yellow, wildflowers wearing sunglasses while smiling and holding a camera.
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    Sogol Haji Hoseini on environmental gerontology and what it’s like to sleep in a desert at night

    By Hey Neighbour Collective 2023 . 08 . 102023 . 08 . 10

    Our conversation with Sogol took us from her work with the Collective to her interests in researching older adult populations, and why camping in the desert is something everyone should try.

    Read More Sogol Haji Hoseini on environmental gerontology and what it’s like to sleep in a desert at nightContinue

  • Rojan stands in front of a poster, presenting a Hey Neighbour project at the John K. Friesen Conference Centre.
    Interviews

    Rojan Nasiri on how urban design can facilitate walking among older adults, and why Kerman is her favourite city

    By Hey Neighbour Collective 2023 . 07 . 252023 . 07 . 25

    During our chat with Rojan, one of HNC’s research assistants, we learned about what makes for walkable urban spaces and sociable common areas, plus some of her favourite things about Kerman, Iran.

    Read More Rojan Nasiri on how urban design can facilitate walking among older adults, and why Kerman is her favourite cityContinue

  • Farinaz Rikhtehgaran sits along the seawall in Vancouver, British Columbia.
    Interviews

    Understanding the walking experiences of older immigrant populations with Farinaz Rikhtehgaran

    By Hey Neighbour Collective 2023 . 07 . 132025 . 12 . 03

    In our conversation with research assistant Farinaz, we talked about her work with HNC and discussed the challenges and potential solutions for making walking more accessible for immigrant older adults in cities.

    Read More Understanding the walking experiences of older immigrant populations with Farinaz RikhtehgaranContinue

  • The Coast Mountain range in British Columbia, as seen from Burnaby, BC with tall skyscraper buildings in the foreground.
    Interviews

    Robyn Lee, on her work with the Collective and the importance of understanding architectural history

    By Hey Neighbour Collective 2022 . 08 . 092023 . 02 . 08

    How did you learn about the Collective? I applied to the Masters of Urban Studies program at SFU for fall of 2022. When I was accepted, I was also in…

    Read More Robyn Lee, on her work with the Collective and the importance of understanding architectural historyContinue

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