Comments on: Coworking spaces get serious about curation

By: coworkingpei

coworkingpei — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:27:12 +0000

Coworking is actually more and more spread out on the planet ! Love this initiative, the problem is that cowering spaces are more often dedicated to web or multimedia workers…
we are actually developing and creating a cowering offer in Lyon, France, but where we are innovative is we are specialized on hospitality and restaurant industry.

Check out the Hub : http://www.the-hub.net/ it is very nice!

By: Jessica Stillman

Jessica Stillman — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:57:36 +0000

Some rural communities have thought to use coworking to spur development, which is pretty cool, I think, and in line with what you’re suggesting:

http://gigaom.com/collaboration/coworking-an-economic-development-idea-for-rural-america/

By: DesignIsANoun&AVerb

DesignIsANoun&AVerb — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:54:00 +0000

I love the idea of co-working spaces. I would like to see some pop up in areas where historically disadvantaged socio-economic groups can reap the benefits. I look forward to when co-working spaces start offering business services & development, community insurance plans, educational programming and the such. I believe some locations may offer that as a competitive advantage.
One of the best places I have visited in NYC is Wix Lounge. They definitely have a lot to offer based on the staff, location, and people that use the space. Between those and the variety of educational & networking events the hold on a weekly basis they are at the front of the class. And they are free!

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