Are commercial “third places” a dying breed?
A recent renovation of his local Starbucks that discourages spending time there has Craig Meerkamper pondering the loss of spaces to hang out between home and workplace.
By Craig MeerkamperFinding a public space to sit down and write this article was a struggle. My neighbourhood library is under renovation and will be for the next 12-18 months, and it was still too chilly and rainy this past month to set up in a park nearby. When the weather eliminates outdoor options in Toronto, it’s hard to find a ‘third place,’ where I can settle in for an extended time outside of home or office. I have issues with Starbucks, the flavour of their coffee, their exorbitant... Read more
