Tell Me The "Third Spaces" That You Wish More People Knew About In 2024

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If you've been feeling lonely because of the disappearance of many "Third Places" — aka public spaces where people can foster community outside of the home or work/school — you're not alone.

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But just because the heyday of malls and music stores is in the past, it doesn't mean we don't have any third places left. That's why we want to know what your favorite third places currently are. Maybe your favorite third place will always be the library.

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Maybe your favorite third place is the basketball court at your local park.

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Or maybe you love to hang out at boardgame cafes with friends.

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Whatever it is, we want to know! Tell us about your favorite third places and why you love them so much. Let us know in this anonymous form or in the comments below. Your response could be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post.

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