Designing Belonging: Third Spaces as Mental Health Infrastructure

They're known as "third spaces" - e.g. libraries, parks, community centers, coffee shops, and other hangout spots that are broadly accessible and publicly available. But they’re also something more. In a time when loneliness and disconnection are rising, these spaces may be more essential than ever — not just as amenities, but as part of our mental health infrastructure. In this episode Simone…