PriMera Scientific Engineering (ISSN: 2834-2550)

Literature Review

Volume 8 Issue 1

Tracking Third Places in Cities along Time

Amro Abdelalim*

January 05, 2026

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Abstract

Third places are spaces which have emerged to become spots of positive social interaction between users of cities and increase their social functionality. They allow better connection between people in a way that fills voids and deals with segregation problems in communities. Having intermediate spaces between work and homes helps offer grey zones rather than work in work places and comfort in homes implementing some missing entertainment life. This paper tracks, studies and analyses types of third places in last years and how they have formed to fulfill and suit social 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, communities and technology.

Keywords: Third Places; Social Interaction; Cities; Technology; Virtual Third Places; Connection

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