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Finding a Third Space – BostonNOW Column for 8-06-07

posted on August 6, 2007

BostonNOW Column for 8-06-07.pdf

I’m only allowed 150 words in the print edition, but that is not a lot of space to say much so the extended full article is always online.

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Categories: Rambles
  • http://chrishambly.com Chris Hambly

    Very good CC..

    I’ve been nomadic to an extent since about 2003. When living in Milan I used to frequent the bars, at least once a day, even for a short period to soak in some local culture and try to always meet someone new, at least strike up a conversation, no matter how banile.

    These days living in UK, I find people in more of a rush and typically not so generous with their time, coupled with a different culture here where most people are not so keen to just chill during the day, English people anyway, which always seems odd to me.

    That’s not the case though in my homeland down in the South West of UK, Cornwall, where the Celtic heritage is more geared towards the celebration of people and the life is a lot slower, people make time and without agenda, which is THE important bit.

    The term Third Space is ok, but I wouldn’t use it, people would look at me like I’m mad if I said “oh I’m off to my third space” – the men in white coats might come for me.

    ;)

  • http://www.cc-chapman.com C.C.

    I’m not sure about the name either. I certainly didn’t come up with it. I read it on a blog and then had someone tell me there is a Wikipedia entry for the term as well.

    Whatever it is called after the move I have to find one. Need to for my sanity I think.

  • http://www.everydotconnects.com Mike Chapman

    We’re looking into this here in Austin, Texas. Coworking in order to create an organized third space is apparently working well in other locations.

  • http://chrishambly.com Chris Hambly

    Yes, it will be important to find some place, or places would be better, why just the one?

    You know you got me thinking, as I went for a long run today. I ran out to the woods down along the Thames, a very “woody” area of the river bank, lovely canopy of leaves arching over the footpath. Just along there, set back on the lush grass area are some wooden picnic benches which would make an idyllic space.

    I must admit to thinking “wow CC would love this spot right here”.

    Chris

  • http://www.bluekangaroocoffee.com Flo Posadas

    I loved the concept of third space… so much that when I opened my coffee roastery here in Portland, Oregon that is what I based the coffee shop half of my business to hope to fulfill for people.