Society & Health

Loneliness as a Public Health Epidemic in Urban Centers

Civic architects and social workers design communal hubs to foster social connection for elderly residents.

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Loneliness as a Public Health Epidemic in Urban Centers

Civic architects and social workers design communal hubs to foster social connection for elderly residents.

This report looks beyond the announcement to explain the systems, trade-offs and unanswered questions at the center of the story.

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The debate surrounding society & health is often presented as a contest between competing positions. A closer examination reveals a more practical set of questions.

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