Tracy De Cotta, Jane Farmer, Annette Kroen, Milovan Savic, Andrew Butt
This resource offers insights into how built and natural infrastructure can be leveraged to foster social connection within communities. It provides practical approaches for creating vibrant, inclusive places and spaces at the neighbourhood level that encourage meaningful interactions. Designed for placemakers—planners, urban designers, and developers—it highlights their critical in shaping environments that promote social experiences and strengthen community bonds. By prioritising well-connected spaces, you can help cultivate communities with higher levels of wellbeing, social capital, and resilience — key outcomes that align with many strategic goals in urban planning and development.
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