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We’ve worked with nations, cities, developers and non-profits around the world to build happier, healthier and more inclusive communities.
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Our Urban Village Cohousing
An cohousing project offers a promising, missing middle solution to Vancouver’s housing and social isolation crises.
North Vancouver active design study
Happy Cities, Hey Neighbour Collective, and SFU evaluated the impact of the City of North Vancouver’s Active Design Guidelines, uncovering valuable insights for promoting social connection in multi-unit housing.
Mary Anne’s Place community engagement and design audit
Happy Cities is spearheading community engagement and conducting design reviews to optimize well-being at Mary Anne’s Place, a forthcoming mixed-use development in Port Moody, BC.
Aging in the right place: Designing housing for wellbeing and older adults
Design strategies and research to support aging in the right place.
Building social connections: Housing design policies to support wellbeing for all
Happy Cities and Hey Neighbour Collective worked with five cities and one First Nation to co-create policies for social well-being in multi-unit housing.
Social wellbeing in modular housing
Temporary modular housing (TMH) offers a rapid, cost-effective solution for homelessness, with over 2,000 units built in British Columbia since 2017. However, prioritizing resident wellbeing is crucial for creating truly safe and supportive homes.
Happy neighbours: Design and programming for social connection in multi-unit buildings
Denser cities offer potential for stronger social networks but also pose challenges like overcrowding and loneliness, especially in multi-unit housing. Effective design and social programs can alleviate these issues and mitigate high living costs.
Happy Homes phase 2: Designed to engage
Multi-family housing complexes are urban hubs. Boosting sociability requires thoughtful design and community engagement, fostering stronger connections.