This webinar is presented by the National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health.
Join Happy Cities for an engaging discussion on designing housing that fosters well-being and social connection. As urban areas across Canada push for denser, faster housing development, it is critical to ensure these spaces support community connection, sustainability, and inclusion.
Happy Cities, a leading urban planning consultancy, has partnered with Hey Neighbour Collective and Simon Fraser University researchers to co-create innovative policies with five municipalities and one First Nation. Drawing on a decade of research in public health, psychology, and behavioural economics, this collaboration has culminated in a new toolkit offering evidence-based strategies for designing sociable multi-unit housing.
This session will explore how the design of multi-unit housing impacts neighbourly interactions and resident well-being. We’ll share actionable principles and insights to advocate for inclusive, connected communities.
As we face growing challenges like housing affordability, social isolation, and climate change, strengthening social connections is key to creating resilient, sustainable communities. Explore the toolkit here.