Community Voices

Numbers tell a story, but you can’t ask them questions. We conducted X interviews with community stakeholders, including mental health professionals, small business owners, local legislators, library staff, parks and recreation employees, and other community members to learn third places impact their professional and personal lives. We recorded, transcribed, and coded these interviews to identify key themes and patterns that point towards future research and program development around Third Places. The results were powerful and speak to the critical role Third Places have in reducing social isolation and increasing community connection.