The pandemic revealed something we usually take for granted. Social infrastructure, such as the playground down the street, isn't extra. It's essential. It's what turns neighborhoods into communities, strangers into neighbors, and individuals into a public. When it falters, the social fabric phrase.
Speaker 1:Welcome to Community by Design, exploring social infrastructure in Waterloo Region. Over five episodes, we're gonna look at social infrastructure in Waterloo Region, what it is, and why we need it. This show is made possible by the support of the Waterloo Region Community Foundation and listeners like you. You can enjoy all episodes of this show by visiting midtownradio.ca or downloading the Midtown Radio app.