Episode notes
Iain Montgomery of Now or Never Ventures speaks with Paul Kalbfleisch, author of The Joy Experiments: Reimagining Mid-Sized Cities to Heal Our Divided Society.
Paul shares his unique journey from marketing executive to accidental urbanist and his mission to reimagine cities as spaces for connection, joy, and belonging. Drawing from his experiences in Ontario’s Waterloo Region and beyond, Paul offers fresh perspectives on the transformative power of public spaces and why cities that prioritize play are the key to building stronger, more resilient communities.
What You'll Learn in This Episode
- How Paul’s background in branding led to his work in urbanism.
- Why mid-sized cities are uniquely positioned to become "challenger cities" and lead innovation.
- The power of “play, live, ...
Keywords
urbanismchallenger cityCanadaplacemakingcreativitycultureleadershipdesignontarioJoy ExperimentsKitchenerKitchener Waterloo