Feeling grateful to have been featured on the Canadian Institutes of Health Research's Institute of Aging Knowledge Mobilization page. Their CIHR Planning and Dissemination grant has allowed us to continue our work! #Aging #SocialConnection cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/53370.html

Big news! SFU ranks among world’s Top 10 for climate action and sustainable cities in Times Higher Education’s 2026 Impact Rankings. Read the full story below!

SFU ranks among world’s Top 10 for climate action and sustainable cities

Simon Fraser University (SFU) is a leader on the world stage on climate action and supporting sustainable cities and communities, as recognized by this year’s Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. SFU is among the Top 10 globally (7th and 9th) in both categories in the 2026 international rankings, which rate more than 1,600 universities based on their progress advancing the United Nation’s 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs).

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#Wildfire smoke rolling in from fires in BC/theUS plus #heatwarnings have us thinking about ways we can stay safe & help our neighbours. This list, curated in collab w/ @resilientneighbourhoods.ca, is becoming a regular read each summer: www.heyneighbourcollective.ca/2024/07/prep...

Be prepared for extreme heat and wildfire smoke – a collection of resources

Building Resilient Neighbourhoods and Hey Neighbour Collective have curated a list of resources, tools, and guides from BC and Canadian sources to prepare for extreme heat and wildfires (updated 2024)...

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"Community climate resilience starts with people" - we couldn't have said it better ourselves. Check out @iclei-canada.bsky.social's recently published resource, 'Stronger Together,' and keep an eye out for an HNC + @resilientneighbourhoods.ca mention! ;) icleicanada.org/project/stro...

@sfu.ca's Aging in the Right Place Partnership is undertaking a research project to understand how stigma and discrimination towards #olderadults with experiences of homelessness or housing insecurity serve as a barrier to aging in the right place. You're invited to participate! 📯 #Homelessness

If you missed the latest in our 'Housing That Connects Us' #webinar series, fear not; the recap is live! All the presenter slides, resources, and recordings are available here: www.heyneighbourcollective.ca/2026/06/webi... #SocialConnection #UrbanPlanning #Urbanism

Webinar recap: How three municipalities are designing for social wellbeing

Fostering neighbourly connections through residential building design.

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Attention global city-lovers! Vancouver needs to up our game on magnetic, interactive, family-friendly ideas that will attract more people and keep them longer on transformed, pedestrianized streets! What’s some of the best creative ideas you’ve seen? Bonus points for simple, inexpensive, fun ideas!

Mark your calendars for this event in Sept, hosted by SFU's Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue + our colleagues Dr. Theresa Pauly & Dr.Atiya Mahmood (COPE Research Team). Admission is free, but advance registration is encouraged; here: lnkd.in/gEAssi7q or by scanning the QR code on the event flyer.

Calling all post-docs! See below for an opportunity to join the Aging in the Right Place team, lead by Dr. Atiya Mahmood. @sfugero.bsky.social. #PostDoc #Fellowship #housing

SFU Gerontology@sfugero.bsky.social · last mo.

The Aging in the Right Place team is hiring a Post‑Doctoral Fellow with Dr. Atiya Mahmood. Ideal for emerging scholars with community‑engaged research experience and an interest in aging, housing, and homelessness. Application reviews begin Aug 15. Full job description: www.sfu.ca/gerontology/...

Coming up, tomorrow! Will we see you there? #UrbanPlanning #HousingPolicy #webinar @unitedwaybc.bsky.social @newwestminster.bsky.social @cityofportmoody.bsky.social @cityofburnaby.bsky.social.

Hey Neighbour Collective@heyneighbourcollective.ca · 2mo ago

The next HTCU webinar is coming up on June 24, 9:30-11 AM! Join us to learn about how @cityofburnaby.bsky.social , @newwestminster.bsky.social & @cityofportmoody.bsky.social are designing #multiunithousing w/ #socialwellbeing in mind. Register here! www.heyneighbourcollective.ca/2026/05/hous...

#LonelinessAwarenessWeek may be over, but the stories are just beginning. Have you done something to connect with your community? Big or small, we want to hear about it. ✍️ Share your story: survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50601475/Connection-in-Action-Story-Submission-Form #CRDConnectionInAction

OCC seeks applicants with innovative mindsets from diverse backgrounds. We are looking for project ideas that fall within the following themes: 1. Activating Public Space 2. Enhancing Civic Engagement 3. Fostering Social Inclusion Applications close July 31, 2026 at 5 PM EDT.

#LonelinessAwarenessWeek (June 15–21) is here, and there are events happening across the Capital Region! 🎉 From community meals to board game socials, there’s something for everyone. ➡️ Find an event near you: resilientneighbourhoods.ca/connectioninaction #CRDConnectionInAction

To recognize #LonelinessAwarenessWeek (June 15-21), we’ve compiled a list of resources to help progress a future where multi-unit housing communities across Canada are #agefriendly, #sociallyconnected, and #resilient. @resilientneighbourhoods.ca www.heyneighbourcollective.ca/2026/06/lone...

Loneliness Awareness Week

Resources for building neighbourly social connection and fostering resilience.

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Temps are on the rise, and while we hope you have plenty of opportunities to enjoy some restful time outdoors, we also want you to stay cool & connected! In collab w/ our partner, @resilientneighbourhoods.ca, we've compiled resources to do just that.🧊 www.heyneighbourcollective.ca/2024/07/prep...

URBAN GARDENING The level of emotional well-being, or happiness while gardening was similar to what people reported while biking, walking, or dining out. Higher emotional wellbeing for women & low-income people than men & med / upper income participants. Princeton U. / Blue Zones bit.ly/4eJgmcT

An excellent compilation of ideas from @resilientneighbourhoods.ca to strengthen connections with our neighbours! This list has everything: from saying hello and checking in to organizing recurring, casual neighbour meetups or collaborating on basic emergency plans. What caught your eye? 💭

Building Resilient Neighbourhoods@resilientneighbourhoods.ca · 2mo ago

Looking for ideas to build neighbourhood connection? The #CRDConnectionInAction kickoff workshop produced dozens of low-barrier ways to get started. 📝 Here are their best ideas, so you can find something that fits your time and interests: buff.ly/bSIHA3w

Canadians who trust most of their neighbours are nearly twice as likely to feel a strong sense of belonging in their community. 💡 Ready to build that trust? Here are some ideas to spark new social connections: resilientneighbourhoods.ca/simple-ways-to-ignite-new-connections #CRDConnectionInAction

Coming up in 2 weeks! We hope to see you there. If you're a city planner, you won't want to miss this. #webinar #urbanhousing #housingpolicy

Hey Neighbour Collective@heyneighbourcollective.ca · 2mo ago

The next HTCU webinar is coming up on June 24, 9:30-11 AM! Join us to learn about how @cityofburnaby.bsky.social , @newwestminster.bsky.social & @cityofportmoody.bsky.social are designing #multiunithousing w/ #socialwellbeing in mind. Register here! www.heyneighbourcollective.ca/2026/05/hous...

Loneliness is a quiet crisis. Connection is the cure, and it lives next door. Join in with us for Connection in Action, a Capital Region campaign running now through Loneliness Awareness Week, June 15-21. Learn more and sign up: resilientneighbourhoods.ca/connectioninaction #CRDConnectionInAction

The next HTCU webinar is coming up on June 24, 9:30-11 AM! Join us to learn about how @cityofburnaby.bsky.social , @newwestminster.bsky.social & @cityofportmoody.bsky.social are designing #multiunithousing w/ #socialwellbeing in mind. Register here! www.heyneighbourcollective.ca/2026/05/hous...

Join the next ‘Housing That Connects Us’ webinar: How three municipalities are designing for social wellbeing

“How three municipalities are designing for social wellbeing” will be held on June 24th, from 9:30 am – 11 am PST.

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Coming up tomorrow! Will we see you at #PIBC2026?

Hey Neighbour Collective@heyneighbourcollective.ca · 3mo ago

Are you heading to #PIBC2026 next month? HNC's @michellehoar.bsky.social, Madeleine Hebert (@happycities.com), Leanne Sawatzky (@sfu.ca Renewable Cities) & Diana Jerop (@cityofburnaby.bsky.social) are teaming up to deliver a pre-conference participatory workshop on June 2. Details: bit.ly/4fACw1Q

🛟 In past Canadian disasters, neighbours provided most of the immediate help. Knowing your community isn't only nice, it could be lifesaving. 🤝 Here's how to start building those connections: buff.ly/Yn3TItu #CRDConnectionInAction

Simple actions to get connected and prepared

A free resource offering a practical menu of low-barrier ways to strengthen ties with the people who live closest to you.

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“There is a willingness and interest from municipal planners to integrate lived experiences into design guidelines to inform planning,” says Seetharaman, a post-doctoral fellow in the Department of Gerontology @sfugero.bsky.social

Simon Fraser University@sfu.ca · 2mo ago

Navigating Vancouver’s streets on foot can feel somewhat perilous. For people living with dementia, the challenges are even greater, which is why a new SFU study has sought to find out more about their experiences and what can be done to improve urban design. Find out more below.

This excerpt also featured work from our @sfu.ca research co-leads (Meg Holden, @meghanwinters.bsky.social, Atiya Mahmood), quoting their 2022 Knowledge Synthesis, "Social Quality of Life in High-Density Built Environments." Read the synthesis here: www.heyneighbourcollective.ca/2023/02/how-...

How does housing density really affect life in cities?

Canada is simultaneously experiencing a severe housing crisis and – like many other countries – a crisis of increasing loneliness and social isolation. Intervening to tackle loneliness and social…

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Hey Neighbour Collective@heyneighbourcollective.ca · 4mo ago

We're delighted to be a part of Jessica's new book, 'No Place Like Home: The Missing Key to Our Housing Crisis,' and you can read an excerpt on @thewalrus.ca! Sparking connection and conversations can be as simple as, say, organizing doggy dates or leaving a puzzle in the lobby. 🧩

📣 Loneliness Awareness Week is three weeks away: June 15–21! 🌟 Across the Capital Region, people are coming together through events and activities both big and small. ➡️ Share what you're planning or find something near you: resilientneighbourhoods.ca/connectioninaction #CRDConnectionInAction

It's been a while since we've had a #GetToKnowYourNeighbour feature! Meet Claire Dreyfuss, @sfuurb.bsky.social grad student and MITACS fellowship recipient. During our convo, we get into #coophousing, #aginginplace, plus her work with HNC. Read on! www.heyneighbourcollective.ca/2026/05/clai...

Claire Dreyfuss shares her journey into the world of co-operative housing

MITACS intern Claire talks about how she developed an interest in both co-operative housing and aging in place.

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Are you heading to #PIBC2026 next month? HNC's @michellehoar.bsky.social, Madeleine Hebert (@happycities.com), Leanne Sawatzky (@sfu.ca Renewable Cities) & Diana Jerop (@cityofburnaby.bsky.social) are teaming up to deliver a pre-conference participatory workshop on June 2. Details: bit.ly/4fACw1Q

Our partner @brneighbourhoods.bsky.social has joined the chat! If you want to learn more about building connections and bridges with your neighbours, BRN is where it's at. 🦋

Building Resilient Neighbourhoods@resilientneighbourhoods.ca · 3mo ago

Most of us want to know our neighbours better, but sometimes just don't know how to start. Here are five small ways to open the door to connecting with our neighbours – awkwardness not necessary (but it’s okay!). #CRDConnectionInAction

For those considering elected office in the forthcoming civic elections in BC, @sfucity.bsky.social is offering its popular CITY101: "Planning for Non-Planners" with@nlamontagne.bsky.social -an intro to community planning #bcpoli #vanpoli Online | Mon, May 25 | 6pm | www.sfu.ca/continuing-s...

Planning for Non-Planners: What You Need to Know about Community Planning

<p>This course is an introduction to the practice of urban planning and how to build more sustainable, vibrant, and inclusive communities and physical environments.</p> <p>You will learn about the mat...

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