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and boost your immune system
(tinyurl.com/bddd452p).
Strong community ties also make
neighborhoods safer, more economically
stable, and - believe it or not
- more fun. Who wouldn't want a
community with regular block parties
and pickup basketball games?
Building Socially
Connected Communities
" Our Epidemic of Loneliness and
Isolation " offers a roadmap to help
create socially connected communities.
Here's a quick rundown of
the six pillars:
1
Strengthen social infrastructure:
It's about making parks and community
centers accessible and welcoming
to all ages, not just installing
fancy playground equipment.
2
3
Enact pro-connection policies:
Advocate for policies that make
it easier for people to gather, like
community seating areas and free
events open to everyone.
Mobilize
the
health
sector:
Healthcare providers should be
prescribing park visits and recreational
activities. Social connection
equals better health, and most people
live within 10 minutes of a park.
4
5
Reform digital environments:
Encourage people to bring their
Instagramming selves to the park,
where they can post their sunset pics
and interact with actual humans.
liness and creating
Deepen our knowledge: Check
out research on combating loneeffective
programs.
The more you know, the better
you can serve your community.
Parks and Recreation
to the Rescue
Loneliness is a serious problem, but
it's also a solvable one. So next time
you're planning an event or designing
a park, remember you're not
just building a park; you're building
connections. And in a world where
loneliness is on the rise, that's pretty
much a superpower.
Jo Burns, M.S., CTRS, is Chief Connection and Collaboration
Officer for JoBurnsConnects, LLC; Director for the Colorado
Public Health|Parks + Recreation Collaborative; and serves on
the Board of Directors for Apex Park and Recreation District
(jo@joburnsconnects.com).
6
Cultivate a culture of connection:
Make social connection a
priority. Go beyond the BBQ; create
spaces and events where people
can form real relationships.
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