Donnerstag, 3. März 2005
Another new aspect to urban space: time
michael_dorka, 02:03h
People who have a flexible and unpredictable work schedule want a ready access to recreation on a “just-in-time” basis. While there is a 100 percent chance that someone might work within a 24 hours day, it is obviously possible that there are people who need an extended break whenever necessary, not only to recreate but also in many cases to get a stimulation which might have a major influence on their work.
During day- or nighttime they might go running, bike riding, take a walk or enjoy time in a street cultural place.
Ray Oldenburg describes these places as third places. These are places where people would go for the described needs or maybe just the pleasure of good company or lively conversations. These places are described as neither home nor work.
But this changed; these places merged or are merging together
Places to work, to live, for recreation or lifestyle can now be found in one area, like the described “multifunctional neighborhood”. Although this is not a new invention (see Greenwich village New York, SoHo London, Melrose Avenue Los Angeles, Kreuzberg Berlin etc.) the actuality lies in the fact that this is getting more and more common all over the world.
During day- or nighttime they might go running, bike riding, take a walk or enjoy time in a street cultural place.
Ray Oldenburg describes these places as third places. These are places where people would go for the described needs or maybe just the pleasure of good company or lively conversations. These places are described as neither home nor work.
But this changed; these places merged or are merging together
Places to work, to live, for recreation or lifestyle can now be found in one area, like the described “multifunctional neighborhood”. Although this is not a new invention (see Greenwich village New York, SoHo London, Melrose Avenue Los Angeles, Kreuzberg Berlin etc.) the actuality lies in the fact that this is getting more and more common all over the world.
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