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.
Explore All Strategies
Showing 77 results
-
Promote and support policies that advocate for tenure security to strengthen residents’ sense of community belonging and reduce social isolation from displacement
Read More -
Integrate public transportation access into housing projects to improve connectivity with the broader community
Read More -
Design housing with adaptable spaces that support comfort and connection and can be used for various social functions
Read More -
Increase and build awareness of different types of community-led housing models
Read More -
Develop intergenerational housing that encourages interactions between different age groups
Read More -
Ensure affordable housing options that address population level, and structural housing disparities to prevent economic isolation and foster diverse communities
Read More -
Develop mixed-use housing that integrate residential, commercial, and recreational spaces
Read More -
Implement certification programs and provide technical assistance and resources to support the evaluation of innovative, impactful, and sustainable use of space
Read More -
Facilitate cross-boundary collaboration, partnership, and investments
Read More