Teens hit summer break with nowhere left to go

Jun 5, 2026 · 9:00 AM UTC · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 6 views

Teens seeking to socialize together in public this summer are discovering that their presence is often treated as a problem. Why it matters: The decline of malls , cheap hangout spots and welcoming public spaces has left teenagers with few places to gather without money or access to a car, urban designers and youth researchers say. State of play: With few options, teens have organized large gatherings in cities nationwide, which local officials have dubbed " teen takeovers ." Some cities have re

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