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Social Connection
Why we do it? To link people in safe and inclusive spaces for meaningful interaction.
Benefit: Communal green spaces foster opportunities for gathering. By reducing social isolation, strong social connections and networks can boost a person’s lifespan by as much as 50%-Scientific American. On a broader level, they can build a true sense of community among people of different ages and from diverse origins, backgrounds and points of view, creating greater tolerance, shared sense of belonging, and civic pride.
Barrier: 3 in 5 Americans consider themselves lonely. Modern-day life, including technology and remote work contribute to social isolation, particularly among marginalized groups and senior citizens -Cigna