“We’re uniquely positioned to combat the loneliness epidemic with a higher vision of coffee and workplace experience. creates coworking/coffee shop spaces and has recently started building locations inside multifamily buildings. “The irony of today’s digital connectedness is that many people actually are lonelier than ever,” says Trevor Hightower, Craftwork Coffee Co’s new president and chief marketing officer, in a Houston Culture Map article. The Benefits of Coworking as an AmenityĬoworking as an amenity not only solves the remote work problem for residents– it also tackles the loneliness problem. For developers who make the investment, they are being rewarded in resident loyalty and extra revenue. These spaces come with lightning fast wifi, ample coffee, a variety of seating, and some are even open to non-residents. However, some multifamily developers are going further.Īpartment and condo developments around the country are now adding full-fledged coworking spaces as an amenity. Kephart Architects has been at the forefront of this trend by adding innovation spaces in lieu of traditional business rooms. A 2017 study by Upwork and the Freelancers Union found that there are over 57 million freelancers in the United States– more than a third of the working population– and they are expected to be the majority of the workforce by 2027.Īpartment communities need to accommodate their residents’ changing work habits. Freelancing is no longer a niche profession.