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+1 to that. We have the same problem here in Dallas. Coworking facilities are centered around downtown and serve the freelancers and creative types more. Those
by hkarthik 15y ago
+1 to that. We have the same problem here in Dallas. Coworking facilities are centered around downtown and serve the freelancers and creative types more.
Those of us working remotely with families tend to live in the suburbs farther out where the schools are better and safer. Harder to justify the cost and commute for coworking facilities under those circumstances. Much easier to go to coffeeshops :)
- demian 15y agoSuburban areas and coworking facilities seems such a good combination, I don't understand why it isn't common.
- stcredzero 15y agoLow density * long-tail audience = low margins.
- hkarthik 15y agoRight. I don't think it's possible to make it profitable without a corporate sponsor or heavy subsidies from the local city government for the first few years.
- philwelch 15y agoIn other words, dysfunctional city centers == why we can't have nice things.
- hkarthik 15y agoIn the US, even the most progressive city centers like SF and NYC are still dysfunctional for families due to public schooling being poor in all but the wealthiest neighborhoods. My family was ready and willing to downsize to less than half the space we have now to live in the city. But we can't stomach 4 times the cost for the smaller housing plus a lottery system for public schools for our kids.