The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces

by Brian on 12-11-2009

Interesting clip from a longer film based on The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces by William H. Whyte (probably better-know for his monumental book, The Organization Man).

I’m sure some of it is outdated (e.g. nothing about skateboarders… or, MOUNTAIN BIKES!) but most of the observations about human behaviour and interaction I’m sure hold true.

Even if you don’t care about urban design but like people-watching, these clips are fascinating [part 2part 3part 4part 5part 6].

[via danah boyd]

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