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understanding and improving how people live, learn, work, grow, and age. To this end, we're archiving stories related to public health and well-being. Stories range from current events & casual conversations to rigorous research and innovative design strategies.

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Public Works announces Tanya O'Connor as CEO

With a career dedicated to advancing innovation in healthcare, aging, and public health, Tanya brings a wealth of expertise in translating research, technology, and policy into real-world solutions that improve health outcomes and quality of life.

Woman with blonde hair and bangs smiling in white lace dress, standing in front of plant wall with potted plants on metal shelving.

Public Works announces Tanya O'Connor as CEO

With a career dedicated to advancing innovation in healthcare, aging, and public health, Tanya brings a wealth of expertise in translating research, technology, and policy into real-world solutions that improve health outcomes and quality of life.

Woman with blonde hair and bangs smiling in white lace dress, standing in front of plant wall with potted plants on metal shelving.

Public Works announces Tanya O'Connor as CEO

With a career dedicated to advancing innovation in healthcare, aging, and public health, Tanya brings a wealth of expertise in translating research, technology, and policy into real-world solutions that improve health outcomes and quality of life.

Woman with blonde hair and bangs smiling in white lace dress, standing in front of plant wall with potted plants on metal shelving.

Public Works announces Tanya O'Connor as CEO

With a career dedicated to advancing innovation in healthcare, aging, and public health, Tanya brings a wealth of expertise in translating research, technology, and policy into real-world solutions that improve health outcomes and quality of life.

Dance performers in red and white striped skirts with blue tops performing in a parade or street performance, high-fiving in formation.

Catalyzing connection and community development

Humans are hard-wired to connect. Social isolation and loneliness pose significant health risks. Among older people, the risks include cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, depression, and dementia. [

Dance performers in red and white striped skirts with blue tops performing in a parade or street performance, high-fiving in formation.

Catalyzing connection and community development

Humans are hard-wired to connect. Social isolation and loneliness pose significant health risks. Among older people, the risks include cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, depression, and dementia. [

Dance performers in red and white striped skirts with blue tops performing in a parade or street performance, high-fiving in formation.

Catalyzing connection and community development

Humans are hard-wired to connect. Social isolation and loneliness pose significant health risks. Among older people, the risks include cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, depression, and dementia. [

Dance performers in red and white striped skirts with blue tops performing in a parade or street performance, high-fiving in formation.

Catalyzing connection and community development

Humans are hard-wired to connect. Social isolation and loneliness pose significant health risks. Among older people, the risks include cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, depression, and dementia. [

Elderly person walking with cane and backpack across an urban plaza with modern buildings in background.

Designing spaces that support aging with dignity

Where we age impacts how we age. The built environment is one of the primary social determinants of health. It is particularly important in the context of aging given that older adults tend to spend more time in and around their homes.

Elderly person walking with cane and backpack across an urban plaza with modern buildings in background.

Designing spaces that support aging with dignity

Where we age impacts how we age. The built environment is one of the primary social determinants of health. It is particularly important in the context of aging given that older adults tend to spend more time in and around their homes.

Elderly person walking with cane and backpack across an urban plaza with modern buildings in background.

Designing spaces that support aging with dignity

Where we age impacts how we age. The built environment is one of the primary social determinants of health. It is particularly important in the context of aging given that older adults tend to spend more time in and around their homes.

Elderly person walking with cane and backpack across an urban plaza with modern buildings in background.

Designing spaces that support aging with dignity

Where we age impacts how we age. The built environment is one of the primary social determinants of health. It is particularly important in the context of aging given that older adults tend to spend more time in and around their homes.

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Public Works announces Tanya O'Connor as CEO

Public Works

Public Works announces Tanya O'Connor as CEO

Public Works

Public Works announces Tanya O'Connor as CEO

Public Works

Public Works announces Tanya O'Connor as CEO

Public Works

Catalyzing connection and community development

Aging / Community Development

Catalyzing connection and community development

Aging / Community Development

Catalyzing connection and community development

Aging / Community Development

Catalyzing connection and community development

Aging / Community Development

Designing spaces that support aging with dignity

Aging / Built Environment

Designing spaces that support aging with dignity

Aging / Built Environment

Designing spaces that support aging with dignity

Aging / Built Environment

Designing spaces that support aging with dignity

Aging / Built Environment

Designing services that support care providers

Aging / Service Design

Designing services that support care providers

Aging / Service Design

Designing services that support care providers

Aging / Service Design

Designing services that support care providers

Aging / Service Design

Designing systems that support aging populations

Aging / System Design

Designing systems that support aging populations

Aging / System Design

Designing systems that support aging populations

Aging / System Design

Designing systems that support aging populations

Aging / System Design

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An award-winning strategic design collaborative trusted by leaders since 2013

An award-winning strategic design collaborative trusted by leaders since 2013