Coworking continues to grow in popularity worldwide, but when it comes to gender, there can be a sense that the spaces aren't always so balanced.
The response arising in major cities: coworking spaces created just for women and non-binary people.
The Wing started in New York City and has since spread west. London has the Blooms Business Club. The Riveter is in Los Angeles, Seattle and Texas.
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“Women and nonbinary people are seeking a work environment that is different than what exists in some of the bigger coworking firms,” says Amber Schiada, who directs research for the Southwest US at JLL. “The concepts that have emerged so far are focused on cultivating niche communities.”
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