I've often dreamed of converting my local library into a coworking space - it is scheduled to be relocated into the building next door in the next couple of years.
But I agree with geoffd about the need not to rely on government budgets and largesse. I think the solution may be to enter into a formal partnership agreement with the municipal government that runs the library, depending on the existing size and utilisation of the library building. The coworking space still runs independently of the library, but within the library's walls, and doesn't receive any funding from the municipal government. Instead, the municipal government provides the dedicated space (and perhaps utilities expenses like heat, water, power) for a peppercorn rent. The space needs to be self funding for its operations, but the municipal government subsidises it for the public good that comes from the space (such as... economic development, community engagement, free public events perhaps, and so on). On Aug 30, 6:40 am, RalfLippold <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Tony, > > Thanks for sharing this great link:-) > > The library - SLUB - here in Dresden is moving into > that new space as well. They have even a blog asking > visitors to comment on that idea. > > Best regards > > Ralf --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
