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Berlin’s spätis culture is a model for affordable third places in cities
spätis are essentially bodegas with a seating area outside. grab a cheap drink, snack, sit, hang out. They’re casual, unpretentious, open to all.
- informal, micro public spaces that support hyper-local social life
- low-cost, low-barrier, widely accessible
- they’re distribution is highly decentralized bc bodegas are everywhere , including poorer neighborhoods—no need for gentrification “investment” to create community
- usually run by migrant families, so helps these working class ppl who often get pushed out by gentrification
you shouldn’t need to spend $7 on a latte or $15 on a cocktail just to have somewhere to sit and talk. sometimes we just want a can of beer or coffee and a place to enjoy it with friends. that’s it.
American cities like nyc needs more informal, affordable gathering spots. We don’t need Blank Street to do this. 3 replies
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