> > One of the spaces we really like is about 2000 sq ft. with a great > layout however it only has 1 restroom. Is one restroom sufficient for > a coworking space? >
It depends on your size and activity. We had one restroom for our 1800 square foot office and it never seemed to be a problem. Our current office is 5000 square space and has three bathrooms - it's almost always fine, once in a while they're all occupied. > Reading the New York Times post on coworking I noticed that one of the > spaces was partially subsidized by the city does anyone else have a > lease that is subsidized? Is this a good option? > My personal opinion is that it comes with more baggage than it could possibly be worth. Think hard about what that means. If you have a strong positive relationship with the city, it can be very beneficial. The guys at Gangplank in Chandler, AZ seem to have done it "right", in that respect. *What I'd avoid is a situation where you "need" the city in order to exist. * That's a tenacious way to start a relationship if you intend to make an impact, or be free to do the things you ultimately need to do to make a coworking community successful. We've got a very positive relationship with our City but wouldn't operate well with them as a "sponsor". They like us and like what we're doing, and happily support us by keeping out of the way and periodically pointing to us as an example of a "job well done". Do what you need to do, but figure out what your goals are first. If the city's goals strongly align, it can be a very valuable relationship. If they only align superficially, or not at all - let them come to you before you go to them. -Alex > > Thanks for the help! > > Thanks, > Jonathon > > -- > 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. > > -- 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.
