ALT A building lobby that includes a communal space, furniture, mailboxes, and a community library. Four orange dialogue bubbles are overlaid pointing out design elements of the space; 1) Connected to community amenities, 2) Connected to the main entrance, 3) Community features (library, places to sit, etc.), and 4) Neighbours personalize the space with art & furniture Text on a light orange background reads: “Design toolbox for social lobbies: Explore the Building social connections toolkit”

ALT Colourful illustration of people skating and hanging out around a frozen pond in a snowy landscape with evergreen trees. Around the edges, people make snow angels and build snowmen, and snowboard. Text in the middle of the pond reads: "Happy Holidays"

ALT Photo of the front of a building that includes a communal space, benches, and trees. Four blue dialogue bubbles are overlaid pointing out design elements of the space; 1) Sheltered entrance that is easy to find, 2) Gathering spaces next to main entrances, 3) Spaces to pause, or have a chat with a neighbour, and 4) Plants and furniture near entrance. Text with an arrow on a light blue background that reads: “Toolbox for social entrances: Explore the Building social connections toolkit”

ALT A photo of a social nook in front of an elevator with women and children reading books. Four orange dialogue bubbles are overlaid pointing out design elements of the space; 1) Wide open spaces with natural light, 2) Neighbours personalize the space with art and furniture, 3) Nooks placed next to elevators and stairs, and 4) Comfy space to pause and read a book. Text with an arrow on a light red background reads: “Design toolbox for social hallways: Explore the Building social connections toolkit”

ALT The view of a courtyard that includes a play space, chairs and tables, a community garden and entrances to the building. Five purple dialogue bubbles are overlaid pointing out design elements of the space; 1) Views into the courtyard from private homes, 2) Direct access to the communal laundry room, 3) Indoor-outdoor connection to the courtyard, 4) Informal play area with public art, and 5) Accessible community gardens Text with a purple arrow on a light purple background that reads: “Design toolbox for social courtyards? Explore the Building social connections toolkit "

ALT A small crowd stands on a Skytrain platform as a train approaches. Text in a white box reads "The Living Wage for Metro Vancouver is $27.05"

ALT Photo of a small interior courtyard of a 3-4 storey multi-unit building, with stone paving, common outdoor tables, and windows facing onto the courtyard

ALT photo of wooden planter boxes on a shared rooftop of a multi-unit residential building