What if the secret to healthier, happier communities lies not in policy documents, but in the everyday spaces where we gather? In this talk, professor of sociology Brian Kapitulik explores how libraries, parks, and community centers function as “social infrastructure”—quietly determining whether we become isolated or connected, whether inequality deepens or diminishes. He’ll examine the surprising ways thoughtful design of these spaces can improve public health, strengthen social bonds, and build more equitable communities. Join us as we critically assess our own community’s social infrastructure and discover strategies for creating spaces that truly serve everyone.