
For too long, we have built homes and neighbourhoods that fail to connect neighbours. The result: growing social isolation and loneliness, lower trust, and worsened physical and mental health.
How do we reverse these trends to build happier, healthier, more inclusive communities? Some of the most immediately impactful solutions are also the easiest, and closest to home. This presentation will explore what happens when community members come together to shape shared spaces—something we call the power of placemaking.
Drawing from research and conversations with 100+ placemakers across Canada and beyond, we’ll uncover the benefits of community-led initiatives for improving social connection, trust, sense of belonging, climate resilience, economic vibrancy, and more. And we’ll share innovative tools for measuring how urban design impacts wellbeing in your community.
[This online event is free-of-charge but please reserve your place.]