Reimagining the Future of the Social Economy

Philip Kolvin cautions city leaders not to let the free market decide how best to fill in vacancies downtown caused by the wake of COVID-19. If cafes, bars, restaurants and retailers turn into housing, we’ll never get our social spaces back. The result will be the loss of a city’s heart and soul. City leadership has a duty to curate city centres for the social needs of the community. Philip Kolvin predicts how our post-pandemic socializing patterns will be forever changed. Daylife (socializing during the day) just might become the new nightlife. Listen to the full interview for more fascinating ideas!