From Neighbours to Community

from Urbanism Vancouver · host Mark Boardman, Alyssa Sacal, Helen Lui

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 CommunityDunbar's numberRobert Waldinger's Ted TalkWhy Are We So Lonely, by Vox40% of Canadians feel lonely all or some of the timeThe Säg hej! (say hello!) campaign, Luleå, SwedenResearch organizations mentioned during the podcast: Happy Cities, Hey Neighbour Collective, Tamarack Institute, Genwell ProjectNetflix, Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones Show Credits:Host: Helen LuiProducer: Aaron JohnsonCover Art By: the Sneaky Artist (https://sneakyart.substack.com/)Covert Art Titles: SpencerWebsite: UrbanismVancouver.comIf you want to support the podcast, you can "Buy Us A Coffee"https://www.buymeacoffee.com/urbanismvancouver

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