Comments on: What Is A Third Place? And How To Find One https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/third-place-community-spaces/ Tue, 13 May 2025 20:46:42 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 By: Anonymous User https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/third-place-community-spaces/#comment-10211 Tue, 13 May 2025 20:46:42 +0000 https://www.thegoodtrade.com/third-place-community-spaces/#comment-10211 I’m so glad more people are talking about third spaces. I think something that’s good to talk about is why there isn’t many third spaces here in America. It’s not on accident.

]]> By: Anonymous User https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/third-place-community-spaces/#comment-10200 Tue, 13 May 2025 10:30:56 +0000 https://www.thegoodtrade.com/third-place-community-spaces/#comment-10200 Excellent writing. I also found my third place at a coworking space, as well as church and a nearby cafe. Keep up the great work!

]]> By: Anonymous User https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/third-place-community-spaces/#comment-10199 Tue, 13 May 2025 00:28:44 +0000 https://www.thegoodtrade.com/third-place-community-spaces/#comment-10199 The gym is definitely my third place, somewhere I see familiar faces and a quick friendly hello but then we quietly go onto our workouts. I love it for more than just staying fit

]]> By: Ifrah A https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/third-place-community-spaces/#comment-10189 Mon, 12 May 2025 14:59:03 +0000 https://www.thegoodtrade.com/third-place-community-spaces/#comment-10189 As a food writer, many of my third places have become the cafes and eateries I’ve written about. And the library and park of course. Building community through these has been incredibly healing for me, especially when navigating life’s challenges.

]]> By: Anonymous User https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/third-place-community-spaces/#comment-9826 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 22:30:53 +0000 https://www.thegoodtrade.com/third-place-community-spaces/#comment-9826 My 3rd place has become my weekly Dodgeball games with my friends/teammates. Now that the season is winding down I need to figure out a warmer months 3rd place again. I love to bike and go to the lake so I might encourage my friends to do the same.

]]> By: R https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/third-place-community-spaces/#comment-9111 Sat, 08 Feb 2025 18:31:34 +0000 https://www.thegoodtrade.com/third-place-community-spaces/#comment-9111 We set up recurring bluegrass music jams around Richmond Va (see Friends of Bluegrass in Richmond on FB) and have a community of music lovers. I think that’s really my third place….but it does move around…and each has its own kind of vibe. Usually a corner of a restaurant, a church or a nursing home (so the residents get some tunes) but we’ve done them in parks and back yards too. Some people come and listen and hang out some play. All levels are welcome and making music together is very fun!

Fun place to come together.

]]> By: Brandon https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/third-place-community-spaces/#comment-7830 Sat, 12 Oct 2024 06:46:26 +0000 https://www.thegoodtrade.com/third-place-community-spaces/#comment-7830 Understanding the concept of a “third place” is so important for fostering community and connection! It’s fascinating how these spaces, separate from home and work, can enhance our social lives and well-being. Having a go-to spot for relaxation and interaction truly enriches our daily experiences. I love the idea of cultivating a third place that feels welcoming and inspiring!

]]> By: Vanessa https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/third-place-community-spaces/#comment-6701 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 16:05:04 +0000 https://www.thegoodtrade.com/third-place-community-spaces/#comment-6701 I lovedddd this article. So incredibly insightful and beautifully worded. Exceptional writing!

]]> By: abigail https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/third-place-community-spaces/#comment-5842 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:20:05 +0000 https://www.thegoodtrade.com/third-place-community-spaces/#comment-5842 I looved this article. It resonated with me in so many ways, and threw me back to a few years ago while I was working remotely during COVID and trying to navigate my loneliness. As the world has become more social again, and as I’ve moved to a larger city where third places are more accessible, I love hearing about the benefits you shared.

]]> By: Angel Ancheta https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/third-place-community-spaces/#comment-4465 Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:30:22 +0000 https://www.thegoodtrade.com/third-place-community-spaces/#comment-4465 Really awesome writing!! I used to live in a city most of my life. It was my hometown. Moving to a smaller and more suburban place has left me yearning. My last memories of my favorite places have been weathered by the pandemic – I moved shortly after the peak of it all happened. I just miss going outside and feeling like I was in a third place already. I miss my neighbors who sometimes had yard sales or needed directions places. I miss my 5 below where I made friends with the cashier. I miss the outdoor mall where I could walk to and lay about in the grass with potato corner. I miss the library where my mom laughed at my pronunciation of the word “neighborhood” when I was learning to read. I miss it all. I spent almost everyday of 2019 with my best friend at the time just spending time in Glendale and LA. I learned so much about community that year. And my alcohol tolerance haha! As my memories grow distant they become warmer but so too does the feeling of regret that I took it for granted. Thank you for this, I’ve started to explore where I am now and this post has reminded me to try to make the most of it. It’ll be different this time.

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