Third Places: Fading or Evolving?
Update: 2025-12-24
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Third Places: The Vanishing Social Hubs explores the decline of cozy social spots, or third places, like coffee shops and parks. Sociologist Ray Oldenburg coined the term, emphasizing their role in building community and democracy. However, young adults like Nicole Issa worry these spaces are disappearing, especially due to COVID lockdowns. University of Melbourne architecture chair Kim Dovey argues third places are an American concept that didnt catch on here, with social media and online shopping further eroding their relevance. Yet, cities still thrive with human interactions in shared spaces, suggesting third places are evolving, not vanishing.
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