The new SaaS - Space as a Service
“Every landlord, whether multifamily or office, is going to have to embrace the fact that tenants now have the power. They want amenity rich, tech savvy buildings with great programing and communications. Employees want it. Tenants want it. This generation in particular expects it. Landlords will have to completely change the way they build, operate and communicate now and forever.”
Bringing people together
Okay, so you’ve added some flexible office space inside your building or you’ve opened up your coworking concept, so now how do you get folks to mingle or just get to know each other, you know “Accelerated Serendipity? That was one of the questions discussed at FlexOffice 2018, hosted by NAIOP and the Global Workspace Association. With the lines between life and work blurring, all panelists seemed to agree that the answer lay somewhere in hospitality amenities and service. Just keep things in check.
Latest explainer on what a coworking space is
I’m constantly having to explain coworking. Even to folks who say they know what it is. And even to those in the Real Estate and Property Management side of things. The good news is that there’s always someone writing up a much better explanation than I. So here you go; this is Kyle Pinto’s take, he’s Head of Community at ChargeSpot.
A trusty guide to being a better coworking member
William Frazier bullet-points some smart reminders for how to deal with fellow coworkers and how not to be “that guy". Interestingly, six out of the ten items settle around food and drink. Something to be said about how food and drink help create a community, which is after all the goal of a coworking space. Coffee is a given. Beer is commonplace. But should spaces provide lunch? A Happy Hour? Cocktails? How far into restaurant-space should they nudge?
Cool branding
Make Lemonade is a women’s only space in Toronto, Canada. Not only is the design of their space spot on for their demographic, the entire vibe of making lemonade (when life throws you lemons) is a terrific inspiration and battle cry for fellow comrades in arms. Well done Rachel Kelly, founder and your tribe of lemonaders.