Rx For social connection: Public space as a strategy to combat loneliness

This report from The Bentway explores how thoughtfully designed public spaces can promote mental well-being and strengthen social connections. It emphasizes the importance of elements such as greenery, seating, and inclusive programming as essential components of social infrastructure that help reduce loneliness.
Developed in collaboration with Gehl (New York) and researchers from the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto.
Topics include: public space design, social connection, and mental health, Toronto, community