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  • Tara Fernando leans against a railing overlooking the mountains and valley of Squamish in British Columbia, Canada.
    Interviews

    Tara Fernando shares her thoughts on amenity spaces and the importance of knowledge translation

    By Hey Neighbour Collective 2024 . 08 . 262025 . 03 . 31

    How did you make your way to the Hey Neighbour Collective? When I was accepted into the Master of Public Health (MPH) program at SFU, I found a job post…

    Read More Tara Fernando shares her thoughts on amenity spaces and the importance of knowledge translationContinue

  • A crowd of people meetup in a beautiful park with giant trees and listen to a speaker before breaking off into smaller groups.
    News

    Building hope through action

    By Hey Neighbour Collective 2023 . 08 . 032023 . 11 . 14

    Connect & Prepare program featured in report by Public Health Agency of Canada and BC Centre for Disease Control.

    Read More Building hope through actionContinue

  • The public walkway along English Bay in downtown Vancouver, BC with benches for sitting, lush foliage and trees, and tall buildings in the background.
    Interviews

    Ahad Kamranzadeh on the inestimable value of laundry rooms and what makes public common spaces feel inclusive and welcoming

    By Hey Neighbour Collective 2023 . 06 . 022023 . 06 . 02

    In our conversation with Ahad, we learned about how he’s made connections between his engineering background and current work with the Collective.

    Read More Ahad Kamranzadeh on the inestimable value of laundry rooms and what makes public common spaces feel inclusive and welcomingContinue

  • A woman presses her right hand up to a window with rain droplets running down it while across from her is an apartment building with white windowpanes.
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    Loneliness at home: reviewing the Psychology of Loneliness report from the UK Campaign to End Loneliness

    By Lainey Martin & Robyn Lee 2022 . 10 . 252023 . 02 . 08

    HNC’s Lainey Martin and Robyn Lee review the ‘Psychology of Loneliness’ report from the Campaign to End Loneliness, originally produced for the Canadian Housing Evidence Collaborative.

    Read More Loneliness at home: reviewing the Psychology of Loneliness report from the UK Campaign to End LonelinessContinue

  • 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?

    Read More Learning from community housing movements: Unlocking the social potential of parking spacesContinue

  • 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

  • The exterior walkway at Quayside Village Cohousing features places to sit and chat, and is filled with plants.
    Resources

    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.

    Read More Learning from community housing movements: Transforming corridors into social spacesContinue

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    Resources

    Extreme heat resource round-up

    By Michelle Hoar 2022 . 07 . 272023 . 01 . 31

    These resources can help handle the heat, whether you are an individual looking to support yourself, loved ones or neighbours, or a landlord looking for help in supporting residents.

    Read More Extreme heat resource round-upContinue

  • A cartoon depiction of three people using cameras to capture moments.
    News

    Enhancing social connections through creative communication

    By Lainey Martin 2022 . 06 . 022023 . 02 . 08

    Former HNC research assistant Lainey Martin discusses the Photovoice project and how visual media has the power to enhance both social connectivity and research insights.

    Read More Enhancing social connections through creative communicationContinue

  • Ghazaleh stands on a sidewalk with a metal grate railing behind her, looking straight at the camera, with a green bush behind her to her right and a parkade to her left.
    Interviews

    Getting to know Ghazaleh Akbarnejad

    By Hey Neighbour Collective 2022 . 03 . 282022 . 08 . 30

    We recently sat down with Ghazaleh over Zoom to chat about her work with the Collective and her experiences with liminal spaces and architecture.

    Read More Getting to know Ghazaleh AkbarnejadContinue

  • Lainey Martin stares off-camera, surrounded by houseplants, smiling slightly as she holds a small potted plant.
    Interviews

    Getting to know Lainey Martin

    By Hey Neighbour Collective 2022 . 02 . 162023 . 02 . 08

    A Hey Neighbour Collective research assistant tells us about the joy and importance of getting to know your neighbours.

    Read More Getting to know Lainey MartinContinue

  • Hey Neighbour Collective's Roundup of "What We're Reading" article headline images
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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.

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

  • People mingle at outdoor tables under tents, meeting and talking and socially connecting.
    Profiles

    Partner snapshot: Seniors Services Society of BC

    By Team 2022 . 01 . 122023 . 01 . 22

    The mission is to connect older adults with individual supports and housing-navigation services to enhance their lives.

    Read More Partner snapshot: Seniors Services Society of BCContinue

  • A report cover floats overtop of a woman sitting at a community comedy desk: A picture is worth 1000 words.
    Reports

    A Picture is Worth 1000 Words: A photovoice exploration into social connections at home

    By Lainey Martin 2021 . 12 . 112023 . 02 . 08

    The SFU Research team recently completed “A Picture is Worth 1000 Words”, a Photovoice project which explores people’s experiences of social connection and isolation. 

    Read More A Picture is Worth 1000 Words: A photovoice exploration into social connections at homeContinue

  • hnc partner snapshot Concert properties
    Profiles

    Partner snapshot: Concert Properties

    By Hey Neighbour Collective 2021 . 03 . 092021 . 03 . 26

    As part of a comprehensive company-wide approach to social sustainability, building on their experience in the City of Vancouver’s original Hey Neighbour Pilot Project, Concert has hired a dedicated Social Sustainability Coordinator.

    Read More Partner snapshot: Concert PropertiesContinue

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