Webinars, Videos, and Podcasts
Multi-unit housing provides us with a unique opportunity to foster social connections, engagement, and resilience. Our webinars, videos, and podcasts brings together diverse speakers, topics, and research to share the social potential of multi-unit housing.
Thoughtful design and programming
As Canadian cities densify, multi-unit housing is becoming a dominant form for many – if not most – households. These housing types, however, sometimes offer lower levels of connection between neighbours and a reduced feeling of community. This is not a minor issue: our connections with neighbours – and with our immediate neighbourhood – impact our health in significant and measurable ways.
But multi-unit housing is not inherently isolating: thoughtful design and programming can help to build community, neighbourly connections and resilience. Great examples exist but they are too often the exception, not the rule.
This webinar series explores the designs, tools, and paradigms that planners and housing professionals can use to ensure denser housing also supports community resilience and social connection.
Webinars, video recaps, and podcasts
On June 17, 2026, the Zero Emissions Building Exchange and the Housing That Connects Us project, a collaboration between Hey Neighbour Collective, Happy Cities and Renewable Cities, co-hosted a tour of L.J. Christmas Apartments (LJC) for…
Fostering neighbourly connections through residential building design.
How in-building social programming sparks connections and support.
Learning from community-based organizations about in-building social programming.
How homes can foster connections between residents
We set out to capture the essence of the Living Together Symposium, for those who couldn’t be there in person (and for those who want…
Charito explains the link between social connectedness and positive health outcomes.
The importance of staff training.
The power of a shared vision.