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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

    Implement certification programs and provide technical assistance and resources to support the evaluation of innovative, impactful, and sustainable use of space

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    • Built Environment

    Facilitate cross-boundary collaboration, partnership, and investments

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    • Built Environment

    Invest in neighborhood associations that are led by residents and community members

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    • Built Environment

    Seek solutions for enhancing the built environment in partnership with community members

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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

    Use and encourage shared community housing models

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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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