Category Archives: Week 2: The Endangered Enclave

Visitors or inhabitants of New York City are greeted with the same sights upon entering the City: the sound of traffic caused by the enormous volume of cars, the number of people scurrying to their destinations, and the light bouncing … Continue reading →

We have all heard about the dichotomy of globalization and isolationism, especially in the context of Brexit, the U.S. presidential election and upcoming elections in European countries.  Many disenfranchised working-class people in the Western world feel left out of the … Continue reading →

  Throughout my lifetime, I never payed much attention to businesses and third places – as Oldenburg would refer to them. This may be because I grew up in a very secluded, Jewish community, where there wasn’t much encounter with … Continue reading →

Small, independently owned businesses are being threatened by the rise of chain stores, by gentrification, and with the lack of protective laws and policies. A force that particularly resonated with me was mentioned in Benediktsson’s “The real small business killer.” … Continue reading →

The gentrification of neighborhoods strips ethnic communities of identity and culture due to rising rent and corporations taking over the area in response to a new population of people. Small businesses, such as restaurants,delis, or mom-and-pop shops are constantly threatened … Continue reading →

As I was reading Oldenburg’s description about a “third place”, a specific donut shop in my neighborhood popped into my head. It’s called “Shaikh’s Place/Donut Shoppe” that’s known for its homemade donuts, but also recognized for its great Mexican food. … Continue reading →

After reading Oldenburg’s article, I was reminded of my childhood memory when I went to a local park called Peck Park almost every week during the summer. I believe that this park is a third place because it brings people … Continue reading →