KinshipintheCity
Urban loneliness and the built environment
Overview
We teamed up with experts across the built environment industry – including designers, policy advisers, academics and community – for this campaign, which explores how the places where we live, work and socialise can both cause and combat loneliness.
We started with a roundtable to discuss how loneliness affects people, particularly in urban areas, and went on to publish a research report with ideas for reshaping our cities’ infrastructure to build better social connections. The report includes essays, interviews, case studies, recommendations and more, and has inspired a range of events, talks and workshops.
Key ideas
Articles
Report
Collaborators
Alex SmithFounder, The Cares Family
Andre ReidFounder, KIONDO
Dr Andrew StevensonSenior Lecturer of Psychology, Manchester Metropolitan University
Daniel BlydenDesign Lead, Impact Hub Birmingham
Frank FilskowArchitect, Make Architects
Ian TreherneAmbassador, Sense
Imogen WebbArchitect, Make Architects
Joel CharlesDirector of Government Relations and Impact, Future Care Capital
Katy GhahremaniDirector, Make Architects
Dr Ken ShuttleworthFounder and Chair, Future Spaces Foundation
Lee MallettFounder, Urbik
Peter GreavesArchitectural Lead, Future Spaces Foundation
Sara VealeManaging Editor, Future Spaces Foundation