For decades, our “third spaces,” the places we drifted into after home and work, were physical: cafés, bars, bookstores, tiny music venues that smelled like spilled beer and possibility. You’d bump ...

As to-do lists pile up and midterm cramming begins, there is a strong desire to escape from the domestic and professional responsibilities of our daily lives. Students who both live in University ...

From the agoras of ancient greece, to the chaupal in the local village, to the thriving community on Marine Drive, third spaces have been at the heart of societal flourishing. These are spaces and ...

A café, a cathedral, and a kingdom: how liminal communal spaces fuel creativity and connection with each other and with God. Have you ever walked into a coffee shop—you know the type—filled with ...

The disappearance of digital third spaces and impact of platformisation and monetisation on online communities.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The term “third space” is familiar to many. It’s a place you can spend time outside of your home or work, to connect with others who have similar interests. There’s a new concept ...

From home bakeries to hat-making to third spaces, Gainesville’s small business scene thrives on passion and perseverance. Owners were motivated by their visions and dreams. And what they found was a ...

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Courtney Bergey Swanson is associate director of the Department of Public Transformation Activate Rural team. (Photo courtesy of Courtney Bergey Swanson) Editor’s Note: This interview first appeared ...