Building Connections: Mark Lakeman On Combatting Urban Isolation With Sustainable Ecological Design

Humans are social creatures, and despite the fact that many of us live together in large groups, there are still issues of isolation. How does the development of sustainable public places foster connections and create opportunities for interaction, inclusivity, and community building – ultimately enhancing the well-being and social cohesion of urban populations? Mark Lakeman joins the podcast to explain…

Mark is the founder of The City Repair Project and the principal and design director of Communitecture. Using urban design and placemaking, permaculture and ecological building, encouraging community interaction, he is committed to developing human and ecological communities. 

Are you ready to explore the future of urban living and the role you can play in creating a more connected and sustainable world? Dive in now to learn how sustainable public spaces can transform neighborhoods, revitalize communities, and combat social isolation!

In this episode, we cover: 

• How Mark redefined his role as a designer. 
• The foundations of ecological design principles.
• The benefits of seeing design through the lens of democratic participation and collaboration. 
• The consequences of living in isolated environments.

To follow along with Mark and his intriguing work, click here. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C