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Many remote workers feel restless at home. This TikToker is searching for the ideal 'third space'

Burton Barr Central Library in Phoenix in June 2018.
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Burton Barr Central Library in Phoenix in June 2018.

With the rise of remote work, which is a huge driver of population growth in metro Phoenix, many people find themselves in a complicated relationship with their houses and apartments.

Whereas working from home was once considered a luxury, now it’s pretty normal. And for some people, that can make it hard to find motivation to leave home at all, let alone get out and explore the city.

To fight that inertia, TikTok creator Elizabeth Pfeiffer has been doing a series of videos where she tries to find the ideal “third space.” The Show recently about what she’s looking for — and why it matters.

@elizabeth.pfeiffer welcome to day one of my new series: finding the perfect third space in phoenix! BRING BACK THIRD SPACES!!! i love love love the library and i think you should too 🫶🏻 where should i go next? #thirdspaces #azfoodie #downtownphoenix #arizonacheck #library #phoenixaz ♬ A Summer Place - Hollywood Strings Orchestra
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Sam Dingman is a reporter and host for KJZZ’s The Show. Prior to KJZZ, Dingman was the creator and host of the acclaimed podcast Family Ghosts.