What Makes Public Place Appealing?

What public places do you spend time in?

1. In recent years, more effort has gone into the design of public places. These _________________ function as an alternative to the home and office.

2. Today, more people are using smart phones and tablet computers for business. This __________ makes the traditional office seem old-fashioned.

3. It has been nearly two decades since Oldenburg first used the expression "third places". Since then, many companies have used _________ to describe their stores and restaurants.

4. Oldenburg believes that third places could strengthen the community. This ______ has been a powerful motivation for many urban planners.

5. Sometimes people in third places interact with just their computers not other people. Some café owners are trying to solve this _____________.