What I've Learnt - Lucinda Hartley
“We’ve lost the village”: Housing expert Lucinda Hartley on the loneliness crisis hiding in plain sight.
Australia is facing a loneliness epidemic and according to housing expert and urbanist Lucinda Hartley, the problem isn’t just our busy lives or screen addiction. It’s the way our cities have been designed. From long commutes and car dependence to apartment buildings that prioritise privacy over connection, modern Australian life is making it easier than ever to move through entire days without meaningful human interaction.
As rates of loneliness soar, particularly among young Australians…
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