Meeting point

Pictogram for a meeting point (fire safety), standardized in Germany.

A signed meeting point in Airport Oslo Gardermoen

A meeting point (or meeting place) is a geographically defined place where people meet - both for tourists and citizens. They are often landmarks which gain the reputation and become a popular as a safe and convenient place for people to meet.

Examples of meeting points include public places such as amusement parks, railway stations, airports, etc. Also, it is a point to let people gather at a designated (safe) place during an emergency (see pictogram).

Sometimes public signs are used to designate meeting points.

In sociology, a meeting point is a place of a group of people who meet on a regular basis such as a group of regulars or people of special interest or background. These meeting points are in designated private rooms, in a part of a park, or in a café. Sites like meetways.com can help you find a meeting point between 2 addresses.

Examples of Well Known Meeting Points

Australia

• Brisbane - Hungry Jacks on Queen Street Mall.^[1]
• Melbourne - "under the clocks" at Flinders Street Station^[2]
• Adelaide - "Malls Balls" at Rundle Mall^[3]

References

1. ^ http://city-news.whereilive.com.au/news/story/hungry-jacks-a-hub/
2. ^ http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/ShowUserReviews-g255100-d526963-r15626238-Flinders_Street_Station-Melbourne_Victoria.html
3. ^ http://www.scenicadelaide.com/2008/08/30/the-rundle-mall-balls-meeting-place-for-young-and-old/

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