The 15-minute city concept is not a new concept, and many people believe that it is the way forward. However, there are others who see that there are many problems with the idea, especially that it isn’t inclusive and diverse enough. The European Coworking Assembly spoke to Laetitia Vitaud, Director of Cadre Noir Ltd, about …
15-Minute City: The Gap that Investors Should See Read More »
The dream idea of a world in which we live 15 minutes from our most needed shopping, healthcare, lifestyle and working amenities would not be a sound one without also addressing some pitfalls that we should be mindful of in this “complete neighbourhood” town planning. Speaking specifically on the points coworking spaces would need to …
It sounds absurd to start a business in the middle of Covid-19 right? Well… not for David Brown in Queen’s Park. David saw a need arise from many of his neighbours, who like him, needed a place to work nearby amid the outbreak of the virus. In a recent podcast, David introduced GOOD SPACE, as …
Imagine taking control of your time…A lifestyle that isn’t driven by traffic and relying on public transport. This appealing standard of living is real in the 15-minute City scenario. It’s not a new concept, but rather the remodelling of the name, and it’s a theory similar to that of urban diversity activist, Jane Jacobs – …
Coworking as the cornerstone in the 15-minute City Read More »
It is worth remembering that remote working is not exactly the same as carrying on during a global pandemic which has wrenched the entire world loose from business as usual. Worldwide, we’ve been thrown out of the routines we established thanks to the Coronavirus. Now we are reinventing our lives within our households to include …
In September, we discuss a hot topic in #FutureofWorkandLife. Before 2020, one of the most historic years of all-time dawned, there were numerous discussions taking place about reviving local communities, lowering our carbon footprint, and the hours wasted on public transport. Now the Coronavirus has magnified these issues. Â How does it work? Â Cue, …
The power that resides within coworking hubs is massive. Motivated, forward-thinking individuals with limitless ideas seek to collaborate and solve everyday problems. Social Entrepreneurship Stephanie Gamauf is, as she calls herself, a passionate coworking activist, involved in Impact Brixton, OurSpace, as well as Stir to Action, a worker co-operative. Discussing the power of social entrepreneurship …
Can the real Coworking Activists please stand up? Read More »
Now more than ever, the coworking industry is being pushed to reinvent itself and push its boundaries even further. Operators are working hard to find the best models and approach to go through this unchartered time and discover what the future of coworking might look like after COVID. But there are no answers and no …
The freelancing journey can be a challenging one – solving issues out of the project scope, sourcing additional resources and finding new clients to ensure a steady flow of cash is enough to throw any person into a panic spin. However, there are platforms available and communities to become part of to help navigate the …
Happy Dev: Empowering freelancers and encouraging start-up’s Read More »
Anyone who has attended a coworking conference may have scanned the room and noticed that there is little diversity in the audience. The same statistics are evident in many coworking spaces across Europe. It poses the question as to why this is the case… and simply put, very little is done to include the marginalised …