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In this episode of the Happitecture Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Troy Glover, a leading researcher in placemaking and its profound impact on social connectedness, wellbeing, and community life. Dr. Glover is the Director of the Healthy Communities Research Network at the University of Waterloo and has dedicated his career to understanding how the built environment fosters (or hinders) meaningful social interactions.

Placemaking isn’t just about aesthetics or urban planning—it’s about creating places that support belonging, health, and community vitality. We’ll explore the intersection of design, policy, and psychology to uncover how we can design better cities, campuses, and workplaces that truly serve the people who use them.

Tune in for insights into:

Why placemaking matters for our health and happiness.
The role of social infrastructure in community resilience.
The impact of third places on social cohesion.
Practical ways to foster inclusive and participatory design.

If you're passionate about the built environment and how it shapes our lives, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

References:

⁠The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness⁠ by Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz

For more information on this, or any other episodes of the Happitecture Podcast, you can find us at https://www.happitecture.com.

Thanks to our sponsor Khora Architecture + Interiors https://www.khoradesign.ca/

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Placemaking and Wellbeing: The Social Life of Public Spaces

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published about a year ago

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Tune in for insights into:

Why placemaking matters for our health and happiness.
The role of social infrastructure in community resilience.
The impact of third places on social cohesion.
Practical ways to foster inclusive and participatory design.

If you're passionate about the built environment and how it shapes our lives, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

References:

⁠A third place in the everyday lives of people living with cancer: Functions of Gilda’s Club of Greater Toronto⁠

⁠The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness⁠ by Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz

For more information on this, or any other episodes of the Happitecture Podcast, you can find us at https://www.happitecture.com.

Thanks to our sponsor Khora Architecture + Interiors https://www.khoradesign.ca/

11 episodes

#Society #Michelle Fenton

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Placemaking and Wellbeing: The Social Life of Public Spaces 49:52

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In this episode of the Happitecture Podcast , we sit down with Dr. Troy Glover, a leading researcher in placemaking and its profound impact on social connectedness, wellbeing, and community life. Dr. Glover is the Director of the Healthy Communities Research Network at the University of Waterloo and has dedicated his career to understanding how the built environment fosters (or hinders) meaningful social interactions. Placemaking isn’t just about aesthetics or urban planning—it’s about creating places that support belonging, health, and community vitality. We’ll explore the intersection of design, policy, and psychology to uncover how we can design better cities, campuses, and workplaces that truly serve the people who use them. Tune in for insights into: Why placemaking matters for our health and happiness. The role of social infrastructure in community resilience. The impact of third places on social cohesion. Practical ways to foster inclusive and participatory design. If you're passionate about the built environment and how it shapes our lives, this is an episode you don’t want to miss! References: ⁠A third place in the everyday lives of people living with cancer: Functions of Gilda’s Club of Greater Toronto⁠ ⁠ The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness ⁠ by Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz For more information on this, or any other episodes of the Happitecture Podcast, you can find us at https://www.happitecture.com . Thanks to our sponsor Khora Architecture + Interiors https://www.khoradesign.ca/…

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Inclusion Through Universal Design 46:31

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This episode hits at the heart of what inclusion really means – dignity for all. I sit down with Brad McCannell, Vice President of the Rick Hansen Foundation to get at the root of it. His life and journey to making spaces accessible for all. From exploring physical and mental barriers to access to how the best accessible design is invisible. Brad’s perspective is deep, thoughtful and resonates at the soul of what it means to be human first. For more information on this, or any other episodes of the Happitecture Podcast, you can find us at happitecture.com . Thanks to our sponsor Khora Architecture + Interiors .…

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The Workplace Paradigm Shift 30:13

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Open Education and democratise learning. 42:15

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In recognition of Open Education Week, we welcome Rajiv Jhangiani, associate president of Kwantlen Polytechnic University in British Columbia. He's also the co founder of the Open Pedagogy Notebook that serves in the BC Open Education Advisory Committee. Rajiv has written and/ or co-edited a number of books, including "Open: The Philosophy and Practices That Are Revolutionizing Education and Science," and also co-edited "Open at the Margins." We hope you enjoy this chat with Rajiv as we delve into the Open Education movement and its promise to democratise learning.…

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Building Belonging 25:17

3 years ago25:17

25:17

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Bridge Building Begins with YOU 45:28

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I'm delighted to chat with my dear friend, mentor, bridge builder and change maker Amil Reddy. Amil has worked with organization such as Mountain Equipment Co-op to help them navigate and align their values with Equity, Inclusivity and Diversity. Join me on this wonderful journey of self identification, shifting perspectives and how we can become change leaders and bridge builders in our own communities and kitchen tables.…

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Designing Public Space - Part 2/2 28:53

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This month's episode is part 2 of 2 of a conversation with architect Derek Lee at the Olympic Village - one of his most popular projects. Derek is a principal at PWL Partnership and a LEED® Accredited Landscape Architect with over twenty years of experience across North America, Asia, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East. Serving as the creative lead on design teams at PWL, Derek focuses on innovative placemaking and urban design with a view to improving people’s overall health and quality of life. Derek’s infectious passion for innovation is grounded by his experience and ingenuity that is evident in all scales of work, from large-scale master plans and urban waterfront developments to custom details that celebrate a site’s unique character. Derek’s ability to quickly translate conceptual ideas into graphic form effectively bring ideas to life.…

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Designing Public Space - Part 1/2 27:21

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This month's episode is part 1 of 2 of a conversation with architect Derek Lee at the Olympic Village - one of his most popular projects. Derek is a principal at PWL Partnership and a LEED® Accredited Landscape Architect with over twenty years of experience across North America, Asia, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East. Serving as the creative lead on design teams at PWL, Derek focuses on innovative placemaking and urban design with a view to improving people’s overall health and quality of life. Derek’s infectious passion for innovation is grounded by his experience and ingenuity that is evident in all scales of work, from large-scale master plans and urban waterfront developments to custom details that celebrate a site’s unique character. Derek’s ability to quickly translate conceptual ideas into graphic form effectively bring ideas to life.…

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Feng Shui 35:16

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Movement Building 44:17

5 years ago44:17

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Inclusive Public Spaces 34:48

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