In this episode, REC talks with Taylor Hall, owner of Evergreen Collective – St. Paul’s local refillery and low-waste shop – about how small businesses can act as vital third spaces that strengthen community. Taylor shares surprising insights on the connections between park design, affordable housing, and shopping small, and how each shapes the way we gather, belong, and build more livable neighborhoods. You can link to Taylor’s shop at: www.ecoevergreen.co, and my social media @ecoevergreen.co.