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By providing a place for residents to gather, interact, and engage in activities, community spaces can help residents get to know one another and build relationships that can lead to increased social support, decreased social isolation, and a stronger sense of belonging.
Promoting Social Connections
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Community spaces can serve as a hub for community events and activities, bringing residents together for shared experiences and promoting a sense of shared ownership and responsibility for community resources.
Serving As A Central Area For Activities
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Community spaces provide opportunities for physical activity, access to nature, and access to resources such as libraries and community centers.
Promoting Health And Well-Being
Building Community Through Community Spaces
Community spaces play a critical role in building community. By fostering connections between residents and promoting a sense of shared ownership and responsibility for community resources, community spaces can help create a strong and resilient community. Community spaces achieve this in the following ways:
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Promoting Social Connections
Having a chance to say a proper goodbye to the people that have been a big part of their lives — neighbours, babysitters and coaches — is an important part of the emotional process of moving. Throw a casual potluck and share some stories over a plate of samosas. (And when you get into your new digs, get out there and introduce yourself to new neighbours toute suite.
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Serving As A Central Area For Activities
Packing up the kids’ rooms has the potential to be a less-than-peaceful process. Inject some fun into the functionality by getting them to create their own “Treasure Chest.” Pull out a packing box they can decorate with special markers and stickers and then fill with their favourite objects to keep close to them on the journey.
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Promoting Health And Well-Being
Sometimes it may feel like the adults are making all the decisions (we are, sorry) and things are out of control. Getting the kids involved in picking out new furnishing and bedding for their room allows them to feel a sense of ownership of the new space. (Plus, that Star Wars duvet cover is super cool no matter how old you are.)