Community was not replaced by malice—
but by monetization.
By convenience. By frictionless drift.
[Reconnect The System]
#AI #Community #TheSignal #TheInterface #Isolation #ThirdSpaces
https://theinterface.live/p/io-0035-community-collapse?r=5g3xie
#thirdspaces
A coffee roaster out of Grandville -Wildroast Coffee Co. - is expanding to the West Side (637 Stocking Ave. NW). After closing their drive-thru (637 Stocking Ave. NW) to company is pivoting to in-person experiences. #coffee #thirdspaces #GrandRapidsMI
https://www.crainsgrandrapids.com/news/restaurants-1/wildroast-plans-west-side-grand-rapids-coffee-shop/
Save Our Spaces Open Meeting on the 1st of May from 4:30pm at the Joinery!
After this weekend, we’ll only have 5 more SAGE gatherings left in this space we’ve all built together!
This meeting is where we:
🌿 unveil the next-phase action plan
🌿 lock in tactics to secure an equal-or-better new home
🌿 map out how every single skillset can plug in - no experience needed!
#community #communitySpaces #ThirdSpaces #adelaide #KaurnaYarta #grassroots #SaveOurJoinery
I've seen a lot of talk for #Europe to push towards enhancing #AI research, reducing corporate 'red tape' to ensure we remain 'competitive'.
But I don't think these are the things that will protect us. #Fascism came to the #US in the guise of economic growth. It came in #economic shifts that discouraged third spaces and atomised #community. In increasing wealth #inequality and the ostracisation of minorities.
Come join @saveourspaces_sa this Thursday to discuss how to #SaveOurJoinery from its impending demolition. The Joinery is a vital community space that is home to a large number of community groups, and this campaign is part of a larger initiative to protect the many threatened community spaces across #adelaide #kaurnaYarta
https://www.instagram.com/p/DHUjyl5zJHF/
#community #communitySpace #ThirdSpaces #organising #SouthAus #SA
#DuarteCA #CommunityGarden to be developed at #TzeitelParasCaracciPark
March 12, 2025
"Duarte residents will soon have a new space to grow fresh produce, connect with neighbors, and enjoy the outdoors. Last month, the Duarte City Council approved the development of the Duarte Community Garden at Tzeitel Paras-Caracci Park (2701 Royal Oaks Drive).
"'This project exemplifies our dedication to creating #sustainable, #accessible spaces for our residents,' said Mayor Cesar A. Garcia. 'This garden will not only enhance the beauty of our park but also provide a space where our community can come together, learn, and share in the joy of nature. I am excited to see this project grow and look forward to it becoming a vibrant part of our community.'
"The goal of the Duarte Community Garden is to increase #FoodSovereignty by creating garden plots for community members to grow healthy food, cultivate agricultural literacy with educational programs, gather community by creating a welcoming and accessible garden space, and perform ecosystem services by removing grass, installing a sustainable #DripIrrigation system, building a #NativeHabitatGarden, and collecting #compost.
"The garden will feature 20 plots and two #ADAAccessible raised beds, available for rent at $5 per month. Community members can plant edible (excluding smokable) plants and flowers for personal, noncommercial use. It will include a storage shed with garden tools, an irrigation system promoting sustainable practices, and ADA-accessible decomposed granite pathways.
"The garden will be run in partnership with Food Exploration and Discovery (#FoodEd), a nonprofit organization that collaborates with San Gabriel Valley communities to create edible education sites and provide programs on #ecosystem #stewardship, healthy living, #environmental innovation, and entrepreneurship.
"Food Ed’s educational model will support gardeners of all skill levels, providing supplies and plants for beginners while experienced gardeners can use their own resources. The garden will also offer picnic benches for community #gatherings and host educational programs on topics like #VegetableGardening, #composting, #DroughtTolerant landscaping, and #SoilHealth.
"As the lead on this grant project, Food Ed will be responsible for building the #DuarteCommunityGarden. This includes overseeing site construction, collecting infrastructure bids, contractor management, program management, community engagement and workshops/events, processing plot holder applications, plant and soil replenishment, above ground irrigation repairs, developing the garden’s webpage and branding and overall garden management through October of 2026.
"For more information on the Duarte Community Garden, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (626) 357-7931."
Source:
https://heysocal.com/2025/03/12/duarte-community-garden-to-be-developed-at-tzeitel-paras-caracci-park/
#ThirdSpaces #SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardens #FoodSecurity #BuildingCommunity #California #SolarPunk #Composting
I shared the #Baltimore hobby group wiki on Reddit to help build out the "BaltimoreCounty section and got a lot of interest and recommendations!
The post has 5.6K views, 40 upvotes, and 33 shares so far. It’s clear that people want to know what’s happening in the community and are looking for ways to connect.
This reads like a love letter to the Austin public library system. It's wonderful. It really is a comfort to know such spaces exist and all the librarians and people that fill them. Honestly, I need to visit the library again soon!
#libraries #thirdspaces #austin
Texas Libraries Are Engines of Optimism
https://texashighways.com/culture/texas-libraries-are-engines-of-optimism/
Architecture holds power beyond the creation of buildings - it is a practice that shapes how people live, interact, and thrive within their communities.
#Architecture #Urbanism #CityPlanning #Redevelopment #Sustainability #Walkability #HumanScale #ThirdSpaces
There's probably some interplay between the death of #walkable cities and the death of #ThirdSpaces.
Why don't public libraries host book clubs?
That feels like a weird thing.
Also, they should partner with those shower/laundry vans that exist for houseless people to use.. that way they could shower and wash clothes, and then spend some time safe inside the library reading or just hanging out.
Also, why not have a TV room where people can watch the movies etc that you have there to be borrowed?
And how about a reading room where people can go to read AND CHAT about what they're reading.
Anyways, I have a lot of opinions about public libraries today.
@the_medium_kahuna - Focus on building an using tech that isn't within the constraints of capitalism helps for starters.
So I run Linux as my home and work computer. When I have to use Windows, its within a VM or remote desktop, etc.
I'm looking into a Fairphone for my daily driver.
I use public transit as often as I can or walk / ride my PEV when I can't. I'll use rideshare or a rental/lease when I can't use those others.
I grow my own food and buy from co-ops. I build and participate in mutual aid networks.
I'm looking on setting up solar. I don't plan on leasing. Instead, I'll take out a loan to own it over time. But you can look into buying used panels and get even cheaper.
I don't buy streaming movies. I use the library with the libraries free streaming apps like Kanopy, Hoopla, and Libby. Or I borrow physical media from the library itself.
I spend my free time carving out and participating in third spaces at locally owned restaurants or city managed parks, the library, temples, etc.
It's not perfect right now of course. We're trying to get out of the current situation. But there are lots of ways you can live and participate fully in society without engaging in capitalism.
Edit to say: I feel you and your frustration. I have it too. I went into "solve the problem" mode and not "listening and being" mode. Sorry!
"Revitalizing Public Spaces: What my Research Says
" But the other big factor is the number and diversity of programs and activities.
"There is no such thing as too many programs when it comes to activating an important public space. Here’s a list of some of the busier well-known public spaces in my dataset and the number of programs they offer to the public"
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/revitalizing-public-spaces-what-my-research-says-phil-myrick-lp94e
With many churches closing, more and more community members are turning them into community centers.
They contain coffee shops, maker spaces, fitness, event space, community gardens, etc
"In 2015, the remaining church congregants put the old Rockville Church up for sale, and my family and I started the long process of purchasing the old building to convert it into a community center, finally closing on the property in 2017"
https://stories.bonfire.com/turning-an-old-church-into-a-community-center/
Third places are often great for introverts and extroverts a like! These are places that don't require planning or much planning other than being open.
"Your friends apartment is actually a third place for you."
"Introvert and not a homebody."
Watch "why you need a third place" on YouTube
As seen in the Anarchist Pedagogigies Collective
The Rising Grinds Café (1167 Madison Ave) in the Madison Square is closing; the last day will be March 29th. #GrandRapidsMI #Coffee ☕ 😢 #ThirdSpaces
https://www.woodtv.com/news/grand-rapids/a-second-home-rising-grinds-cafe-in-gr-closing/
Monday deadline - 2 more days to submit proposals for the European First Year Experience Conference 2024. Come and join us in Copenhagen - always an interesting and friendly event #teachingAndLearning #Highered #studentSuccess #studentTransitions #thirdSpaces https://www.kp.dk/lp/efye-2024/
Are We Asking Too Much of Restaurants—or Not Enough? - Civil Eats
https://civileats.com/2023/11/13/critic-soleil-ho-are-we-asking-too-much-of-restaurants-or-not-enough/
#restaurants #food #labor #hospitality #ThirdSpaces
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