Anyone see this NYT piece that mentions coworking as a new replacement for the office, "a place that provided a special form of social nourishment": "Losing the Income, and the Camaraderie" (http://sn.im/ik8e9)?
The writer references urban sociologist Ray Oldenburg, who "talks about the social and psychological importance of what he calls 'third places.' He designates home as 'first place' and work as 'second place.' He describes 'third place' as somewhere neutral, convenient, comfortable and welcoming. It’s where regulars gather and where conversation is lively, engaging and often accompanied by laughter. Soda fountains, beer gardens, cafes and Main Streets have traditionally functioned as third places. But with a dearth of cozy public gathering spots in America today, I was lucky to have found my third place right inside my second place." Since being laid off, her first place has become her second place. She's finding it lacking, of course. "Recently, I heard about a new way for people like me to deal with their second- and third-place needs.... Coworking seems to be catching on around the country, and I’m hoping that a space will open soon near me." scott. - -- - SCOTT TILLITT PR yogi & writer [ [email protected] / 917.449.6356 / www.twitter.com/bluehwyflaneur ] ANTIDOTE COLLECTIVE socially conscious communications / apply liberally. [ www.antidotecollective.org ] BEAHIVE collaborative community workspace / join the hive. engage. [ www.beahivebeacon.com ] - -- - t h i n k / f e e l - -- - Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing. (Arundhati Roy) --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
