When we think of socialising, we might picture meeting friends for dinner, grabbing coffee at a cafe or heading to an event.
But for Gen Z, finding somewhere to simply hang out, without spending money or having a particular plan, may be getting harder. These spaces, known as third spaces, offer somewhere outside home and work where people can meet, build friendships and feel part of a community.
So, are young people becoming more connected online but finding it harder to make friends in real life? And what happens when socialising starts to feel like something that needs to be planned?
On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Ren Lee, Founder of After Hours, Slow House, to find out more.




