"A key feature of a thriving coworking space should always be to empower its surrounding community, not just those who pay to become members. Yes, it’s essential to keep the needs of your membership at the forefront of your mind when building a coworking community, but I would argue that fostering strong and wide community bonds benefits your members more than you might initially think."

Yes! Ethan Phoenix Kentish shares how flex brands should be Creating Shared Value and highlights an example of how a partnership between PLATF9RM and a local creative school benefited both of their immediate and nearby communities.