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Our Urban Village Cohousing
A missing middle cohousing project offers a promising 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.
Aging in the right place: Designing housing for wellbeing and older adults
Design strategies and research to support aging in the right place.
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.