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What happens when planners design from above—but life pushes back from below? Explore the role of improvisation as civic glue.

The Third Space Theory

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Many of us spend long hours commuting, with our first place and second place being home and work…but have you ever wondered about the significance of these spaces, and did you know that there is a third place? With the third place, we have a separate and distinct space that allows us to be our true selves; we can grow and express ourselves without inhibitions. Everyone deserves a third space. Find yours today.

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A pathway is a starting point, not a finish line. Remix it into your own, or meet people near you exploring the same thing.