Dylan Reid explains to Sheila how public space can encourage unexpected encounters and thriving community life. From basic courtesies, small talk, to the buzz of conversation, he explores how talk happens and its effect on us when we are out and about. Key elements of city design that foster these exchanges are outlined as are some ideas we may adopt to foster greater inclusion in public space. Dylan dips into historical perspectives as well to compare how negotiating trust with different communities occurred in earlier times. Dylan is Executive Editor of Spacing, co-founder of Walk Toronto, author of Toronto Public Etiquette Guide, and "To Speak Well and Prudently" in Communication by Performance (1200-1700).
Dylan Reid recommends... "Why complexity improves the quality of city life," in Urban Age by Richard Sennett, and The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces, by William Whyte.
