The vibrancy of social interactions and the extent of networking within the community.

Refers to the impact of a I-US build on leisure and social interactions, especially on interpersonal activities and relationships. 

An I-US configuration may affect social life and social networking by facilitating in presence interpersonal activities (e.g. sport facilities and activities, activities with schools, study circles, gatherings, …) and/or digital networking (e.g. online debate platforms, digital services for sharing, digital art contests,…).

Metrics may include:

• Community Event Participation Rate (Percentage of residents participating in local events)
• Membership in Local Organizations (Number of memberships per capita in social, cultural, or community groups)