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Our diverse network of over 800 individuals includes architects, developers, artists, activists, policy makers and community organisations, as well as many people with lived experience of loneliness.
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Meet the Network
Here are just a few of the pioneers that make up our network
If you're looking for input on a particular aspect of designing to connect, feel free to get in touch with them.
And if you're looking for a Loneliness Lab spokesperson, email hello@lonelinesslab.org.
Bethan Harris
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History of the lab, all things tackling loneliness
Clare Bailey
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Workplace loneliness, wellness diversity and what makes a happy and productive workplace
Erin Peavey
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How the built environment is a social determinant of health and ways design can make us healthier
Jake Heitland
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How to embed loneliness inside your organisation and shift internal culture
Phillipa Banister
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Using community engagement and collaborative design to shape places and streets
Rachel Edwards
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How workplace design can create community and belonging, and Lab lead for 'workplaces'
Selina Mason
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Using urban design and masterplanning to create healthy and connected places
Shaparak Rahimi
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Embedding connection into a masterplan and building local and community partnerships
Simon Redding
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How to create a co-working space and community hub to bring local people together
Thomas Bryans
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How the design of buildings and shared spaces can support wellbeing and bring communities together
“The group has been a really valuable resource not only for knowledge sharing but also building the ground for collective action and creating new cross-sector solutions.”
“The Loneliness Lab members’ network feels like finding my tribe an ocean away. It has been such a gift meeting with and sharing ideas with so many talented people across the globe. Really thankful for you all!”
There are many more amazing thinkers and doers in our network
It's easy to connect with them.