Perspectives on Inclusive Urban Planning & Building Stronger Communities

What makes a neighbourhood feel connected, safe, and alive?In this episode, we talk with Seth Kaplan and Eric Sandelands about how inclusive urban planning can build stronger, more resilient communities. We explore what makes a community fragile (hint: it’s not just economics), the importance of local schools, and how trust between neighbours impacts everything—from children’s independence to a sense of belonging.“Having local schools where kids can walk back and forth, where they know each other and can visit each other’s homes—that’s really important.”We also touch on how technology can either support or erode local connection—and why community voices must guide urban development from the start.Including bonus advice for our Tweens! Listen now and let’s reimagine what local connection can look like! Get full access to The Informed Perspective at theinformedperspective.substack.com/subscribe