Do you feel a strong sense of community in your neighbourhood?
Do you enjoy chatting with your neighbours?
Do you like your neighbourhood and hope to live there a long time?
FollowWhat is sense of community and where can you find it?
A lot of people talk about sense of community. When you hear the phrase, you probably get an idea of what it might be. But, if you had to define it, what would you say? What is sense of community? Continue reading “What is sense of community and where can you find it?”
Who’s afraid of a little density?
Urban density–do you love it or hate it? Not many people seem to be in between. Many city planners promote high urban density because they think it is better for the environment and makes transit easier. Many developers like it because they can make higher profits by putting more units on a lot. Many residents like it because they can live so close to their jobs and to amenities like great restaurants and stores. Continue reading “Who’s afraid of a little density?”
Why does my neighborhood make me feel this way?
Can buildings affect your feelings? Can your neighbourhood make you happy or sad? How about nervous or calm? Some people think that our environment has nothing to do with how we feel. Others think that our environments exert a strong influence over our perception and behavior. The theory that argues that buildings and neighbourhoods can affect us this way is known as architectural determinism. Continue reading “Why does my neighborhood make me feel this way?”