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What people say is the biggest benefit to communal living | World . . . Sharing the load Respondents to the One Shared House 2030 survey said the ability to socialize was the biggest benefit of co-living The survey also had something to say about the notion that the trend is only for the young: elderly respondents identified the concept as a good means of staying close to people who could help them in an
Co-operative housing: A greener and more sustainable way of living? Cooperative housing can be a more sustainable and affordable way to live Image: UK Cohousing Network AGM Community living is an affordable way for people to live, in ways that fit their shared values These communities are usually climate-conscious and strive to be as sustainable as possible Frankie lives in a six-bedroom house on the
Diversity is good for our communities. Heres the evidence Here's the evidence Apr 23, 2018 This article is published in collaboration with The Conversation Living in a diverse community could make people kinder Image: REUTERS Michaela Rehle Whether or not diversity is a good thing is still a topic of much debate Though many businesses tout the benefits of diversity, American political scientist
The old and the young live together in this Swedish housing experiment . . . Sweden This refurbished apartment block brings 72 people of mixed ages and backgrounds together There are shared kitchens and recreation areas to help them socialize Six in 10 Swedes sometimes feel lonely, and one in 10 say they don’t have a single close friend In an attempt to bring people together and combat loneliness, a Swedish town
6 trends that define the future of health and wellness New research suggests COVID-19 has made people more health conscious and willing to change their lifestyles to stay well Ipsos surveyed 1,160 people across the United States to predict how wellbeing might change in a post-pandemic world They found that 62% of Americans believe their health is more important to them than before the pandemic
These factors are what makes a city liveable | World Economic Forum Critical factors for liveable communities are: access to affordable and diverse housing options linked via public transport, walking and cycling infrastructure to employment, education, local shops, public open space and parks, health and community services, leisure and culture These are the essential ingredients for a liveable community
Cities: Why more green spaces means healthier residents | World . . . Activities like dog walking, jogging, cycling, and community gardening are all supported by cities’ natural spaces Lack of physical activity in the US results in $117 billion a year in related health care costs and leads to 3 2 million deaths globally every year By building more green spaces, we can positively impact mental and physical
5 of the world’s coolest ecovillages - The World Economic Forum The community was also formed based around the values of permaculture — a holistic and technical approach to living in harmony with nature — and members work with rather than against nature when building settlements and farming the land These permaculture concepts also influence their forestry and water management practices, as well as
Why companies must pay living wages to fully benefit society Advancing social justice Paying a living wage is a powerful action businesses can take to advance the social justice agenda It is an opportunity for companies to make a big, positive, social impact, in a way that benefits their businesses, as well as employees, people in their supply chains and the communities in which they operate
15 innovations that are bringing nature back into our cities 15 innovations bringing nature back into our cities Jan 27, 2022 Living Seawalls combines ecological and engineering know-how to bring marine life back to concrete urban coastlines Image: Living Seawalls This article is part of: Centre for Nature and Climate and Centre for Urban Transformation