Tracking Third Places in Cities along Time

Amro Abdelalim*
Assistant Lecturer at Architectural Engineering Department at Fayoum University, Egypt
*Corresponding Author: Amro Abdelalim, Assistant Lecturer at Architectural Engineering Department at Fayoum University, Egypt.

Published: October 16, 2024

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Abstract  

Third places are those which have emerged to become points of positive social interaction between users of cities. They allow more connection between people in a way that fills the blank in communities. This paper tracks, studies and analyses types of third places along time and how they have been formed to fulfill and suit needs of people. It also compares between different types regarding communities and users. It hypothesizes that suitable third places differ from a place to another according to types of users.

Keywords: Third Places; Social Interaction; Connection

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