Knowledge Hub
Learnings, tools and real-life case studies curated from across the Loneliness Lab network. Together we are understanding what's driving loneliness in our cities and sharing knowledge to inspire action.
Design that connects us
In Autumn 2020 we brought together our community to share insights about how design can be used to connect us.
From parks that welcome everyone to housing that turns neighbours into friends, our report brings together key design principles and features to help place makers design out loneliness.
Lab resource library
With reports, tools, presentations and learning resources, the Loneliness Lab's home-grown knowledge centre is the perfect place to start designing for connection.
Using Design to Connect Us
A crowd-sourced guide to tackling loneliness through the built environment
Planning review submission
A collaborative submission to embed connection into the planning system
Creating Connectedness tools
Tools and materials devised as part of the Creating Connectedness workshop
Network
resource library
Want to deepen your understanding or share your own knowledge? Check out these useful research, reports and case studies, and add your own research here.
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Case studies from real places and spaces
Take a look at our case studies to find out how others are reducing loneliness and promoting social connection in the spaces and places around them.
London is Lonely
Reducing the stigma of loneliness in London through an immersive photo and audio exhibition
Elephant Says Hi!
Bringing the Elephant & Castle community together through welcoming and inclusive spaces and initiatives
Craft Moves
Using craft to connect and get strangers talking on public transport
Euston
Embedding social connection and inclusivity into the design of the public and shared spaces at Euston
Her Barking
Designing safer streets and spaces, led by local women and the wider community in the Barking area
Future Foyle Project
Improving public space, community connection and mental and physical wellbeing in Derry
Monkey Park Community Hub
Improving the Chesterfield local community by bringing people together and enhancing the area
Got a project, case study or resource that will inform and inspire others to tackle loneliness?
We'd love to hear your suggestion.
Thoughts from the Network
Learn from our network about how they are successfully reducing loneliness across the globe.
Got a project or article that will inspire others to tackle loneliness?
We'd love to share this with the community through our Medium blog.
Feeling lonely and looking for help?
Check out our list of resources and support.