Loneliness can be tackled through the built environment, says new Campaign to EndLoneliness report

To coincide with World Cities Days 2022, Campaign to EndLoneliness published a new report that sets out why the built environment matters for loneliness, what features make a difference to our experience and how this can be achieved.

The report found that the way we plan and design our built environment needs to encourage different kinds of interaction. It says a ‘less lonely’ neighbourhood needs to have the right collection of buildings and friendly shared places which are liked by residents and are, therefore, comfortable to use and will foster encounters with others.

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To find out more on combating loneliness and reducing social isolation, please visit the Housing LIN's dedicated webpages that showcase relevant guidance and policy instruments, useful research findings and examples of services and innovative projects that offer practical solutions in combatting loneliness and reducing social isolation.

Further, well-designed housing and related support services in the community can enhance many aspects of life in old age beyond physical health and mobility. As people age they are at greater risk of social exclusion, loneliness and isolation, and mental health problems such as depression. You can find out more on our decided Homes and Communities webpages.