Many people feel lonely in the city, but perhaps 'third places' can help with that
- Written by Tony Matthews, Lecturer in Urban and Environmental Planning, Griffith University
Third places are most effective when, like Waverley Community Garden in Sydney, they appeal to people of all ages and backgrounds.d-olwen-dee/flickr, CC BY
Loneliness is a hidden but serious problem in cities worldwide. Urban loneliness is connected to population mobility, declining community participation and a growth in single-occupant...
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