Strategies for Social Connection

Explore promising strategies for advancing social connection, drawn from our SOCIAL Framework Reports and Action Guide for Building Socially Connected Communities. Each strategy includes the evidence behind it, along with examples from communities putting it into practice.

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- Built Environment
Reform local zoning codes and policies to allow for shared- or mixed-use, walkable neighborhoods
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- Built Environment
Activate streets as places for connection through the creation of complete and open streets initiatives
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- Built Environment
- Transportation
Increase access to affordable, reliable public transportation
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- Built Environment
Use and encourage shared community housing models
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- Built Environment
Build intergenerational and age-friendly communities
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- Built Environment
Invest in multi-use public spaces that foster social connection and nature connection
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- Built Environment
Create third places that facilitate natural opportunities for connection
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- Built Environment
Design places to support comfort and connection
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- Arts, Culture, & Leisure
Develop and strengthen social-emotional skills and prosocial behavior through art and culture based activities
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Explore All Strategies

Reform local zoning codes and policies to allow for shared- or mixed-use, walkable neighborhoods

Activate streets as places for connection through the creation of complete and open streets initiatives

Increase access to affordable, reliable public transportation

Use and encourage shared community housing models

Build intergenerational and age-friendly communities

Invest in multi-use public spaces that foster social connection and nature connection

Create third places that facilitate natural opportunities for connection

Design places to support comfort and connection

Develop and strengthen social-emotional skills and prosocial behavior through art and culture based activities

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