With more people working from home, social connection has increased across neighbourhoods because more local residents are spending time at home during the day.
Research over the last decade from the UK on the resilience of places and how they recover from shocks, shows social cohesion and the social economy are just as important as other elements of the economy.40
The OECD Better Life Index 2020 report indicated that 94.6% of the surveyed Australian group 'believed that they know someone they could rely on in time of need'. This is more than the OECD average of 89%.41
Governance regimes and funding community infrastructure that encourage ongoing neighbourhood social connectivity and cohesion will enhance our Fast-growing Cities by making them more attractive places to live in.