Ray Oldenburg discusses "third places", which are informal public gathering places between home and work that foster regular social interaction. Third places include coffee shops, bookstores, bars, hair salons, and other local hangouts. They provide an alternative to watching television and allow people to enjoy socializing and conversation outside of the home and workplace. Oldenburg argues that third places are important for building community and supporting public life.

1. ”Informal gathering places between
home and work”-Ray Oldenburg

2. Have you
heard of
this guy?

3. Have you
heard of
this guy?
RAY OLDENBURG?

4. He says
we go to…….

5. He says
we go to…….

6. He says
we go to…….

9. What‟s your…

10. What‟s your…
Home ?

27. Where do you…

28. Where do you...
Work ?

40. And finally…

43. “Life without community
has produced a
lifestyle consisting
mainly of a
home-to-work-and-back-
again shuttle.”-Oldeburg

44. “Thirds places are
informal public gathering
places…. „a place on the
corner‟.”-Oldenburg

45. So…
What do ‘third places’ look like?

47. …attended regularly

51. …they create habits of public association

53. …they are real life alternatives to television

55. …they put aside the concerns and simply
enjoy the company and conversation around them.

56. …they often have regular clientele

58. What are your
3rd
Places?

61. Boomtown

62. The Fillin’ Station

63. The Coffee Hag

64. The Coffee Hag

65. Go out…
Invest in your
third place.

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