Post-occupancy audit methodology to support aging in the right place.

Research and engagement with five cities and one First Nation to co-create policies for social wellbeing in multi-unit housing.

Deep engagement with adults 55+ and senior-serving organizations for the City of Vancouver’s Seniors Housing Strategy.

Research and engagement to assess how relocation impacts resident wellbeing, to inform recommendations for Brightside Community Homes Foundation.

Amid rural Nova Scotia's population decline, Bridgewater bucks the trend with growth, thanks in part to its cohesive, human-scale town core.

Halifax grapples with a housing crisis exacerbated by low-density, car-centric suburbs lacking transit and public spaces. Happy Cities is designing a model, transit-oriented, walkable community in Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia, offering a sustainable solution for suburban development nationwide.

Research and recommendations to strengthen wellbeing, belonging, and connections for people transitioning out of homelessness.

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.

Multi-family housing complexes are urban hubs. Boosting sociability requires thoughtful design and community engagement, fostering stronger connections.

The location and design of multi-family housing significantly affect local relationships, neighborhood trust, and residents’ sense of belonging, impacting social isolation, a global public health concern in cities.

British Land, the UK’s largest real estate investment trust, is committed to improving wellbeing through its development and placemaking practices. We helped the company to pursue this aspiration through a collaborative program of research, recommendations, site audits and workshops.