The conventional roster of life milestones is under review. Having kids in your 30s is no longer a given, if kids are part of the plan at all. Career progression is non-linear. Older Adults are finding new forms of independence. And Gen Z are embracing a more fluid definition of home.

Concerns about loneliness are rising worldwide, with older adults and young people being the most vulnerable. To address this, Muji is teaming up with a local developer in Japan, UR, to reinvigorate seniors' housing complexes and make them more attractive to younger crowds.

'Fringe friends' – casual relationships based on proximity or wide social circles – are falling in number for many Americans as new behavioral patterns and a digital-first existence hamper human connection. Amid an epidemic of loneliness, young people are having trouble building IRL social networks.

Every Sunday, City Girls Who Walk brings together hundreds of women in New York’s Central Park, where they go for a walk of bonding and togetherness. As loneliness continues to impact tens of millions of Americans, how are big city dwellers working to create a sense of community?

In the US, Gen Zers are the loneliest generation. While always-on digital communities are frequently blamed, pandemic lockdowns and turbulent world events have also taken their toll. What can brands do to help people foster deeper connections and more enriching relationships?