Re: [Coworking] Re: Choosing a location based on need or viability?
Thank you Felicity, and congrats on Year 2! Looking forward to starting Day 1 myself someday. ^_^ Dave On Jan 26, 2010, at 12:40 AM, felicity at cubes wrote: Hi Dave, I think you need to look strongly at the demographics in choice and just as in real estate, location is important. The space needs to be convenient to your market. Does the area you are looking at have the demographics of people who will be using a coworking space? My initial instinct is no, based on the very little you mentioned. Ultimately, as learned from people like Alex of Indy Hall and Tony of New Work City, you have to build the community and if you have a strong community before you open the space, you will be able to discuss with them where they would want it which will help you build your success. Best of luck. Felicity CubesCrayons Outside the Cube On Jan 23, 9:23 pm, Cowork D cowork@gmail.com wrote: Hi there all! I wish to join the coworking movement by starting a facility around my neighborhood in NYC, in the area east or south east of Manhattan near the river. Looking at Citizen Space’s philosophy on coworking (collaboration, openness, community, localism, sustainability, and accessibility), I believe this movement (especially in the current economy) would benefit this area, dominated by low-income housing/ immigrant families, the most. Looking at current NYC coworking facilities, they are located in a relatively bustling area of commerce and higher value real estate. My question for the NYC fellows (other facilites around the world please chime in too!) is, what made you decide to open your coworking space in your chosen/current location? Looking forward to hearing thoughts on this issue, happy cow-orking… eh..coworking! Dave -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking +unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Choosing a location based on need or viability?
I chose my location after asking the community where it should be located. When they all said Old Town in unison, it made the decision pretty easy. I have opted for a very small space to start out and the deal maker for me is that the location is powered by 100% green energy, has a 40 foot long skylite running down the middle, has a funky loft area, kitchenette, bathroom/shower (for our bike riders) is right off the bus line, walkable to coffee and restaurants, outdoor patio and it goes on and on. You'll know it when you see it, don't let the size of your project get out of hand. If you ever feel like I can't get my arms/head around this anymore you might want to consider looking at a smaller venue. On Jan 23, 10:23 pm, Cowork D cowork@gmail.com wrote: Hi there all! I wish to join the coworking movement by starting a facility around my neighborhood in NYC, in the area east or south east of Manhattan near the river. Looking at Citizen Space’s philosophy on coworking (collaboration, openness, community, localism, sustainability, and accessibility), I believe this movement (especially in the current economy) would benefit this area, dominated by low-income housing/ immigrant families, the most. Looking at current NYC coworking facilities, they are located in a relatively bustling area of commerce and higher value real estate. My question for the NYC fellows (other facilites around the world please chime in too!) is, what made you decide to open your coworking space in your chosen/current location? Looking forward to hearing thoughts on this issue, happy cow-orking… eh..coworking! Dave -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
Re: [Coworking] Re: Choosing a location based on need or viability?
@Tony Hey there Tony! I'm working on preliminary plans on surveying local folks to drum up interest, if any. I'd like very much to discuss this further with you at your convenience. Perhaps a visit to NWC when you're available? This way I can potentially see what benefits and challenges that awaits me. _ Let me know what's the best way to reach you. @Angel That's fantastic that you got a good consensus on where to start your space. I also would like to have features such as what you listed, and looking at other coworking spaces for comparison. Of course, I'll settle on the realities of what can be achieved and what the community wants. ***Begin Dream Sequence*** - A coworking space the size of an IKEA warehousefilled with IKEA furniture...and...and...SWEDISH MEATBALLS!!! - ***End Dream Sequence*** Dave On Jan 26, 2010, at 9:35 AM, Tony Bacigalupo wrote: Dave, Hello neighbor! I think Felicity is spot on. Don't worry about opening a space yet at all. If you have a feeling that your area has some kind of a coworking need, confirm those suspicions-- find a simple, lightweight way to get the word out and attract interest. Is there a cafe or public space nearby that you can use as a temporary gathering spot? I'd be happy to grab a coffee or something if you want to chat some more! Cheers, Tony -- --- New Work City - Work with, not for. Web:http://nwcny.com Twitter:http://twitter.com/nwc Email: t...@nwcny.com Phone: (888) 823-3494 On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 9:11 AM, Cowork LES cowork@gmail.com wrote: Thank you Felicity, and congrats on Year 2! Looking forward to starting Day 1 myself someday. ^_^ Dave On Jan 26, 2010, at 12:40 AM, felicity at cubes wrote: Hi Dave, I think you need to look strongly at the demographics in choice and just as in real estate, location is important. The space needs to be convenient to your market. Does the area you are looking at have the demographics of people who will be using a coworking space? My initial instinct is no, based on the very little you mentioned. Ultimately, as learned from people like Alex of Indy Hall and Tony of New Work City, you have to build the community and if you have a strong community before you open the space, you will be able to discuss with them where they would want it which will help you build your success. Best of luck. Felicity CubesCrayons Outside the Cube On Jan 23, 9:23 pm, Cowork D cowork@gmail.com wrote: Hi there all! I wish to join the coworking movement by starting a facility around my neighborhood in NYC, in the area east or south east of Manhattan near the river. Looking at Citizen Space’s philosophy on coworking (collaboration, openness, community, localism, sustainability, and accessibility), I believe this movement (especially in the current economy) would benefit this area, dominated by low-income housing/ immigrant families, the most. Looking at current NYC coworking facilities, they are located in a relatively bustling area of commerce and higher value real estate. My question for the NYC fellows (other facilites around the world please chime in too!) is, what made you decide to open your coworking space in your chosen/current location? Looking forward to hearing thoughts on this issue, happy cow-orking… eh..coworking! Dave -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking +unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking +unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking +unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Choosing a location based on need or viability?
Hi Dave, I think you need to look strongly at the demographics in choice and just as in real estate, location is important. The space needs to be convenient to your market. Does the area you are looking at have the demographics of people who will be using a coworking space? My initial instinct is no, based on the very little you mentioned. Ultimately, as learned from people like Alex of Indy Hall and Tony of New Work City, you have to build the community and if you have a strong community before you open the space, you will be able to discuss with them where they would want it which will help you build your success. Best of luck. Felicity CubesCrayons Outside the Cube On Jan 23, 9:23 pm, Cowork D cowork@gmail.com wrote: Hi there all! I wish to join the coworking movement by starting a facility around my neighborhood in NYC, in the area east or south east of Manhattan near the river. Looking at Citizen Space’s philosophy on coworking (collaboration, openness, community, localism, sustainability, and accessibility), I believe this movement (especially in the current economy) would benefit this area, dominated by low-income housing/ immigrant families, the most. Looking at current NYC coworking facilities, they are located in a relatively bustling area of commerce and higher value real estate. My question for the NYC fellows (other facilites around the world please chime in too!) is, what made you decide to open your coworking space in your chosen/current location? Looking forward to hearing thoughts on this issue, happy cow-orking… eh..coworking! Dave -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
