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Resources

Building Social Connections: Toolbox of design actions to nurture wellbeing in multi-unit housing

By Happy Cities & Hey Neighbour Collective 2024 . 08 . 012024 . 08 . 13

Our neighbours are our closest source of social support and connection. Socially connected homes and neighbourhoods nurture greater physical and mental health, community resilience, and social trust between diverse residents. …

Olivia Tomlinson faces away from the camera looking towards a tree and cloud-shrouded mountains at sunset while walking on a country road, holding her sandals and wearing an olive green skirt and black tank top.

Interviews

Olivia Tomlinson talks about the importance of meeting new people

By Hey Neighbour Collective 2024 . 07 . 172024 . 07 . 17

During our conversation with HNC’s newest, Copenhagen-based, research assistant Olivia, we also chatted about her research and why being bad at hobbies can be liberating.

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News

How density can boost wellbeing

By Happy Cities 2023 . 06 . 232023 . 06 . 27

People who oppose rezoning single-family neighbourhoods often claim that density is bad for our health and wellbeing. But what does the data really say? With the B.C. government’s recent announcement…

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Olivia Tomlinson talks about the importance of meeting new people

How density can boost wellbeing

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