Third Place Zine - ISSUE 01 PARKSCAPES

From the banks of the Han River in Seoul to the winding labyrinths of Barcelona, Parkscapes traces how parks around the world become sites of gathering, reflection, and connection.

Contributors - Joyce S. Lee, Diana Ruzova, Louisa Belk, Alexander McQuilkin, Yna Cruz, Rachel Ordan, izzy bulling, Haylee Millikan, Clemens den Exter, fox rinne, Maral Tavitian, Eliza McCullough, Elias Levey-Swain, Nikki Scioscia, Andy DeVita, Arim Han, Pedro Gomes, Camille Jetta, Trent Bullion, Nicole Alexander, Juhi Gupta, Dillon McNeil, Karena Tsai, Karena Tsai, Xander Opiyo, Jen Louie, Susan Behrends.

WHAT IS A THIRD PLACE?

We define third places as the communal settings distinct from home (the first place) and work (the second place). The concept of the Third Place was originated by the urban sociologist, Ray Oldenburg.

While we honor his definition, we acknowledge its limitations. Our publication aims to re-interpret the third place in order to celebrate the joys of the built environment and how people build community today and in the future.