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From Neighbours to Community
Manage episode 419222035 series 3524871
Helen Lui speaks with Mark Boardman and Alyssa Sacal from Minivillage, a Vancouver-based company fostering social connections within neighbourhoods. Mark discusses transforming neighbours into friends, while Alyssa emphasizes combating loneliness. The conversation explores authentic community bonds, the impact of physical environments on social connections, and practical tips for fostering relationships. Mark and Alyssa advocate for intentional community-building efforts and envision a future with healthier, happier, and more interconnected communities.
References:
- The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community
- Dunbar's number
- Robert Waldinger's Ted Talk
- Why Are We So Lonely, by Vox
- 40% of Canadians feel lonely all or some of the time
- The Säg hej! (say hello!) campaign, Luleå, Sweden
- Research organizations mentioned during the podcast: Happy Cities, Hey Neighbour Collective, Tamarack Institute, Genwell Project
- Netflix, Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones
Show Credits:
Host: Helen Lui
Producer: Aaron Johnson
Cover Art By: the Sneaky Artist (https://sneakyart.substack.com/)
Covert Art Titles: Spencer
Website: UrbanismVancouver.com
If you want to support the podcast, you can "Buy Us A Coffee"
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/urbanismvancouver
19 επεισόδια
Manage episode 419222035 series 3524871
Helen Lui speaks with Mark Boardman and Alyssa Sacal from Minivillage, a Vancouver-based company fostering social connections within neighbourhoods. Mark discusses transforming neighbours into friends, while Alyssa emphasizes combating loneliness. The conversation explores authentic community bonds, the impact of physical environments on social connections, and practical tips for fostering relationships. Mark and Alyssa advocate for intentional community-building efforts and envision a future with healthier, happier, and more interconnected communities.
References:
- The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community
- Dunbar's number
- Robert Waldinger's Ted Talk
- Why Are We So Lonely, by Vox
- 40% of Canadians feel lonely all or some of the time
- The Säg hej! (say hello!) campaign, Luleå, Sweden
- Research organizations mentioned during the podcast: Happy Cities, Hey Neighbour Collective, Tamarack Institute, Genwell Project
- Netflix, Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones
Show Credits:
Host: Helen Lui
Producer: Aaron Johnson
Cover Art By: the Sneaky Artist (https://sneakyart.substack.com/)
Covert Art Titles: Spencer
Website: UrbanismVancouver.com
If you want to support the podcast, you can "Buy Us A Coffee"
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/urbanismvancouver
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