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Planners urge towns to nurture 'third places' to combat isolation and boost local economies
Summary
Presenters at the CROG RPC meeting urged towns to prioritize 'third places'—cafes, parks, libraries and other informal gathering spots—arguing they reduce social isolation and support downtown business; presenters proposed low-cost starter steps and larger regulatory changes to encourage them.
Kyle, a presenter, and Jacob, a co-author of a recent paper, presented to the Capitol Region Council of Governments' Regional Planning Commission on the role of "third places"—public settings outside home and work that foster casual social connection.
"So third place, yeah, your home is your first place. Your work or your school is your second place. And the third place is sort of like where you go to hang out to connect with other people that's obviously not your home or your work," Kyle said during the presentation, describing cafes, parks, libraries and community centers as…
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