Post #3992090

2026-07-21 07:52 UTC

The Third Place Didn’t Vanish. We Zoned It Out, Priced It Out, and Drove Past It. The concept of "third places," introduced by Ray Oldenburg, highlights social spaces outside home and work, crucial for community connection. Unfortunately, American urban planning has systematically eliminated these places, leading to rising loneliness. Solutions include creating walkable, mixed-use environments that prioritize free access to genuine public spaces, fostering social interaction and belonging. http://transitsleuth.com/2026/07/21/the-third-place-didnt-vanish/

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@jevheniua@mastodon.com.pl 2026-07-21 17:54

@adron@metalhead.club I’m sorry to have to contact you. If you are in touch with Adron Hall @adron@metalhead.club, please ask him to contact me as soon as possible regarding an important matter that needs to be resolved.

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@jevheniua@mastodon.com.pl 2026-07-21 22:45

@adron@metalhead.club I’m sorry to have to contact you. If you are in touch with Adron Hall @adron@metalhead.club, please ask him to contact me as soon as possible regarding an important matter that needs to be resolved.

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@SteveClough@metalhead.club 2026-07-21 08:01

@adron@metalhead.club Interesting - although the US focus makes it less relevant for the UK, it is still true. We have destroyed third places. Because they Could Make More Money. And yet, they are precisely the places where Making More Money is Not The Point. (Sorry about all the capitals. I Just Started and Couldn't Stop).

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@hjevgeniia@masto.yttrx.com 2026-07-23 18:56

@adron@metalhead.club Sorry to bother you. If you’re in contact with Adron Hall (@adron@metalhead.club), could you please ask him to get in touch with me as soon as possible? It’s regarding an important matter that needs his attention.

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@hevgeniya@fairy.id 2026-07-23 23:54

@adron@metalhead.club Sorry to bother you. If you’re in contact with Adron Hall (@adron@metalhead.club), could you please ask him to get in touch with me as soon as possible? It’s regarding an important matter that needs his attention.

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