Environmental influences on many facets of our lives are profound. Recent research on this topic has shed light on the unique impact of diverse environmental types (e.g., social, natural, and built environments) that we encounter on a daily basis. Less understood are the implications of multiple intersecting environments as well as the potential of these occurrences to address pressing societal challenges. This presentation will review my recent work funded by NIH, NSF, and the Erb Family Foundation focused on the intersection of multiple environmental contexts. This includes research on social networks in lower income senior housing communities and projects examining links between social engagement and green infrastructure (e.g., rain gardens) designed to address urban flooding.