Heineken Launches Rooftop Revival Initiative in Seoul to Combat Urban Loneliness
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Siufan Adey
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Summary
Heineken has launched the 'Rooftop Revival' initiative in Seoul, repurposing underutilized rooftops into social spaces to combat urban loneliness. The project was inspired by research showing that 57% of surveyed adults in major cities feel lonely despite living in densely populated areas. The initiative transforms rooftops into vibrant social hubs with seating, greenery, and community activities to foster connections among city residents.
Key quotes
· 4 pulled57 percent of the 10,500 surveyed adults feel lonely despite living in major cities
Heineken has launched an initiative repurposing rooftops as social spaces to combat isolation in cities
Titled Rooftop Revival, the project responds to research commissioned by Heineken
This figure rises to 47 percent
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