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Using innovation to increase social connection.

Points of View

Thoughts, writing and research from us at the Lab and by our friends and other thinkers.

Jun 30
3 min

The role of technology in enhancing in-person interactions

Jun 28
3 min

Jane Jacobs and the importance of the seemingly trivial neighbourhood interactions

Jun 28
4 min

Neighbours Comms Groups: Superpowers and FOMO

May 26
3 min

Restitch: Social Fabric Summit - putting social connection on the agenda

May 18
4 min

Impact Galleries – What are they and why are they so impactful?

Apr 19
3 min

Deep Listening with Residents - it’s always worth it

Mar 28
5 min

Why interactions between staff and customers are more important than you might think

Mar 16
3 min

Severe Loneliness in London – who’s most at risk, and why?

Mar 15
2 min

The importance of social ties in the face of natural disasters

Mar 10
2 min

Are we doing enough to support the Ukrainian and Russian diaspora in the UK?

Feb 1
3 min

Could casual daily interactions help you to lead a happier and healthier life?

Apr 6, 2021
5 min

What gets taken out of people when they’re in hospitals? And ways to put it back.

Apr 6, 2021
5 min

The Power Behind A Simple ‘Thank You’

Nov 30, 2020
4 min

Empathy in society: not in the deep downward spiral we thought it was?

Nov 19, 2020
7 min

Community Events and Covid-19: do recently held events increase community resilience to crises?

Nov 18, 2020
2 min

Creating a more connected Camden

Apr 23, 2020
3 min

The new neighbourhood watch: Official data suggest Britons are learning to help each other

Apr 1, 2020
2 min

"Sit out front" - neighbourhoods and availability

Mar 29, 2020
2 min

Findings from our research on local engagement during the lockdown

Mar 29, 2020
3 min

Neighbourly Manifesto: mixing to get towards equivalence