We need more buildings that are like public parks. A big open and inviting space with tables and benches and power outlets free for anyone to use.
Libraries are nice for studying but you can’t eat and drink in there or chat with friends and family. I can’t think of any public spaces that really reflect what a coffee shop could provide.
We need more buildings that are like public parks. A big open and inviting space with tables and benches and power outlets free for anyone to use.
Libraries are nice for studying but you can’t eat and drink in there or chat with friends and family. I can’t think of any public spaces that really reflect what a coffee shop could provide.
It’s the problem of rapidly diminishing third places.
https://www.shankerinstitute.org/blog/what-are-third-places-and-why-do-they-matter#:~:text=That said%2C third places provide children with,them%2C leading to increased academic achievement and
They’re called pubs, but I guess in the US they made them hostile to anyone who isn’t interested in getting hammered.
Pretty sure a pub would ask you to leave if you didn’t buy anything
In Belfast there’s a lovely space called 2 Royal Avenue which does exactly this. Hopefully it remains.
There’s even a community bulletin board and such.