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The Vital Role of “Third Places” in Small Towns Like Milan

How Coffee Shops, Breweries, and Churches Foster Public Engagement and Economic Growth Photo: The Owl, Morning ‘til Night, Milan, MI. Credit: Ronnie Hensler By Cassidy Jenkins In sociology, “third places” are social environments that exist outside of the home (the first place) and work (the second place). These locations serve as vital hubs where people ...