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Third Spaces, True Citizen Spaces

Parks & Public Space Year in Review

Summary

A “third place” was described by American sociologist Ray Oldenburg as a space for informal, free social interaction, essential to democracy. This term serves as a reminder that human connections need nurturing. Third spaces nurture this by providing environments where people can congregate and interact with one another. Coffeehouses were considered as one of the first areas for “third spaces” as it brought a democratic atmosphere and was pleasant in comparison to the inns and taverns of the 17th century. Through the pandemic and the use of mobile technology, there has been a decrease of “third spaces”. The Unesco Courier encourages to reinvigorate the discussion of “third spaces” as they contribute to better living.

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