yea, that’s pretty much it. third spaces include stuff like bars, public libraries, parks, public squares… basically, places where you can socialize outside of work.
they still exist, obviously, but many of them have disappeared over the years, especially the ones that don’t expect you to pay. it’s even worse in suburbs, especially car-dependent suburbs, because those are zoned as housing only (so no libraries, bars, sometimes not even a park), and if you’re a kid you can’t drive to a city, so outside of school (and maybe extracurricular activities, if your parents can afford those), you’re stuck at home where the only place you can socialize is the internet.
yea, that’s pretty much it. third spaces include stuff like bars, public libraries, parks, public squares… basically, places where you can socialize outside of work.
they still exist, obviously, but many of them have disappeared over the years, especially the ones that don’t expect you to pay. it’s even worse in suburbs, especially car-dependent suburbs, because those are zoned as housing only (so no libraries, bars, sometimes not even a park), and if you’re a kid you can’t drive to a city, so outside of school (and maybe extracurricular activities, if your parents can afford those), you’re stuck at home where the only place you can socialize is the internet.