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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Expand shared mobility options such as ridesharing and carpooling to reduce traffic and enhance transportation access
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Create community transit solutions tailored to the specific needs of local populations
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Develop safe routes to schools and parks to ensure children can travel safely within their communities
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Promote active transportation options like walking and biking to encourage healthier, more sustainable travel
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Activate streets as places for connection
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Promote resident-led initiatives and participatory design processes to give residents a sense of ownership and involvement in their communities
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Establish networks within housing complexes that offer support services and implement regular neighborhood social events and gatherings to strengthen community bonds and social capital
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Design housing with adaptable spaces that support comfort and connection and can be used for various social functions
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Increase and build awareness of different types of community-led housing models
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