Cultivating Connection
Erin K. Peavey
Let's Build Connected Communities Together! Architect + Researcher + Advocate I TEDx + Keynote Speaker
More than half of American adults say that having close friends is essential to living a fulfilling life. And yet Americans (and many others) appear to be declining in social connection across measures over time.
How do we turn this around to cultivate connection?
On a brisk fall day at the campus of Harvard University, I gathered with global and national leaders to do just that!
For those addressing loneliness, isolation, and social connection for the Building Connected Communities action forum was such a powerful place of connection.
Below is one of my six takeaways from the event!
What’s Space Got to Do With It?
-???♀?Play is an essential ingredient in shared spaces (parks, cafes, libraries) to support connection.
-???School design (like Lake Highlands) can have a big impact on economic and social mobility.
-???? Space that supports social connection can be a form of climate resilience.
(I have a piece coming out soon on this in ARCHITECT Mag!)
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Walking on Harvard’s grounds, I thought of all the ways that the spaces conspired to uplift, connect, and allow me to reflect. No wonder it is the home of so many wonderful minds.
I’m curious - How do you see your spaces impacting you?
I would love to hear your favorite (and least favorite) places to connect and why!
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11 个月Erin-masing!
Director of Planning and Innovation Hillwood Communities
1 年Why is it declining, one way is that we plan communities and cities for privacy and not to support or include social interaction.