Steve
When Steve MacDouell isn’t teaching history at Fanshawe College, he’s instigating place-based projects, hosting gatherings, and inviting everyday citizens to leverage their time, their ideas, and their creativity for the sake of their neighbourhoods. He’s the co-founder of Good City Co., a civic organization that creates projects, platforms, and activations to help citizens take greater ownership over the places that they call home. Steve lives in Toronto’s Little Portugal neighbourhood.
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- Cirencester & The Long Table
In the centre of Cirencester lies a thriving marketplace, surrounded by pastel-coloured townhouses and overlooked by one of the largest churches… Read more: Cirencester & The Long Table - Flat Whites & Freelancing at Ezra & Gil: My Favourite Third Place in ManchesterEzra & Gil: A Mancunian Love Story My love affair with Ezra & Gil, an undisputed hero of Manchester’s coffee scene,… Read more: Flat Whites & Freelancing at Ezra & Gil: My Favourite Third Place in Manchester
- B Box Studio – Community-Led Music Studio based in Shieldfield, Newcastle
B Box Studios in Shieldfield is more than just a music studio for me—it’s a second home. It’s where I meet… Read more: B Box Studio – Community-Led Music Studio based in Shieldfield, Newcastle - The Light – MyThirdPlaceThe Light – MyThirdPlace The Light. Biblical connotations of clarity, salvation and meaning. That might seem a little dramatic for your… Read more: The Light – MyThirdPlace
- Portsmouth’s Coastal Attractions
A lively blend of old and new, Portsmouth’s waterfront brings centuries of naval history together with contemporary facilities. As a local… Read more: Portsmouth’s Coastal Attractions - The Generative Potential of Your Local Coffee ShopIf you were to walk into my neighbourhood coffee shop, you’d see the usual suspects: Mike, the owner of the shop, who… Read more: The Generative Potential of Your Local Coffee Shop
- The Hole in the Wall Pub – Colchester
Opening Hours: Monday: 12:00 – 23:00 Tuesday: 12:00 – 23:00 Wednesday: 12:00 – 23:00 Thursday: 12:00 – 23:00 Friday: 12:00 –… Read more: The Hole in the Wall Pub – Colchester - Colchester Arts Centre
The Colchester Arts Centre Box Office Opening Hours: Monday – 10:00-17:00 Tuesday – 10:00-17:00 Wednesday – 10:00-17:00 Thursday – 10:00-17:00 Friday… Read more: Colchester Arts Centre - Victoria Park: My Third Place – A Personal Haven in Bath
As a resident in Bath for the past three years, Victoria Park has become my cherished third place. Living just a… Read more: Victoria Park: My Third Place – A Personal Haven in Bath - Micro-Moments of Joy in Your Third Place: A Guide for Introverts
If you’ve made your way to the community posts section and are reading this, I probably don’t need to convince you… Read more: Micro-Moments of Joy in Your Third Place: A Guide for Introverts - Libraries on the Line: The Fight to Preserve UK’s Third Places and Community Spaces
When I walked through the doors of Maidenhead library to begin my first day as a ‘Library Assistant’ back in 2015,… Read more: Libraries on the Line: The Fight to Preserve UK’s Third Places and Community Spaces - Men’s Sheds
I’ve recently discovered my local Men’s Shed and it’s quickly become a Third Place I make a point of blocking time… Read more: Men’s Sheds - Velolife: Le Tour de Gâteaux
Cycling is a miserable old sport. Flat tyres, punishing climbs, grazed knees and the unpredictable British weather make you wonder why… Read more: Velolife: Le Tour de Gâteaux - Formula One
Life was great until the day I had been looking forward to for years, which was when my graduation happened. After… Read more: Formula One - Freelance Life Can Be Isolating: The Lifeline Third Places Offer UsSince 2019, I’ve been self-employed, working remotely when and where I choose. And in many ways, it’s great. I’ve worked retail… Read more: Freelance Life Can Be Isolating: The Lifeline Third Places Offer Us
- Finding community through football: the growth of female supporter groups
There is something magical about football that has made it the most popular sport in the world. For all the negatives… Read more: Finding community through football: the growth of female supporter groups - The Modern Majlis: Third Spaces as Cultural Anchors for Global Communities Third Spaces Abroad: Building Communities Beyond Borders
“RIGHT THIS WAY” Yassine shouted breathlessly. I followed him, no questions asked. At this point, the 40-degree heat has taken a toll… Read more: The Modern Majlis: Third Spaces as Cultural Anchors for Global Communities Third Spaces Abroad: Building Communities Beyond Borders - The Weekly Shop: A Routine Third PlaceWhether it be the weekly food shop or a huge clothing spree, online shopping is becoming the new normal. With many… Read more: The Weekly Shop: A Routine Third Place
- The Perfect Third PlaceWith the rise of remote and hybrid working over the last few years, there has also been a decline in our… Read more: The Perfect Third Place
- Mastering The Art of Presence in Your Third Place
You’ve likely heard the common refrain, “we’re more connected and more lonely than ever before.” This, of course, refers to the… Read more: Mastering The Art of Presence in Your Third Place - Neruda: A Love Letter to Third Places
The UK is facing a loneliness crisis, and making friends is harder than ever. Between jobs and the humdrum of daily… Read more: Neruda: A Love Letter to Third Places - Finding My Third Place
When your working day or night is done, how do you reset? How do you press pause on your to-do list… Read more: Finding My Third Place - A third space can be a “Wellcome” addition to your life
In the days of hybrid work schedules or remote working, being at home can become somewhat monotonous. We get used to… Read more: A third space can be a “Wellcome” addition to your life - Beyond Home and Office: The Vital Role of Third Places in Human Well-being
Why YOU need a third place and how to find the RIGHT one. In an effort to cure my boredom last… Read more: Beyond Home and Office: The Vital Role of Third Places in Human Well-being - Welcome to MyThirdPlace!
Welcome! We are on a mission to Bring Communities Back Together by mobilising Third Places across the UK! What is a… Read more: Welcome to MyThirdPlace! - Join the MyThirdPlace Community: List Your Business Today!
Hello Business Owners! Are you looking to bring more visibility to your business and connect with your local community? Look no… Read more: Join the MyThirdPlace Community: List Your Business Today! - The Importance of Third Places
In today’s fast-paced world, genuine social connections are becoming increasingly rare. A 2021 report by Onward highlighted a startling trend: 21%… Read more: The Importance of Third Places - 3 Reasons for the decline in Third PlacesWe all need a Third Place – somewhere other than home. They are essential for our wellbeing and sense of belonging.… Read more: 3 Reasons for the decline in Third Places
- Join the MyThirdPlace Community: List Your Business Today!Hello Business Owners! Are you looking to bring more visibility to your business and connect with your local community? Look no… Read more: Join the MyThirdPlace Community: List Your Business Today!
