Third Places

Third Places

Characterized by American urban sociologist Ray Oldenburg as the anchors of community life third places are locations such as malls that at their core function as relaxing meeting spaces for communities. This in contrast to first places (the home) and second places (the work place). Third places should have the following eight traits: Neutral, Level, Conversational, Accessible, Regular Attendees, Low Profile, Playful, and Homey