The term, coined by a sociologist in the 1980s, refers to informal public spaces where people can linger — and some say they’re disappearing. By Ephrat Livni This article is part of Shop Talk ...

Third places or "spaces that are neither home nor ... percolating ideas and plans," said the BBC. Some examples include ...

The importance of third places is shown by their presence in many forms of popular media. Many classic sitcoms, for example, ...

Libraries, cafes, pubs, gyms, places of worship, community centres, parks, playgrounds — these are all examples of third places. They are places that might have “regulars,” that can foster ...

Starbucks says it is reclaiming the "third place" — a space outside of home and work where friends and strangers can gather unrushed.