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Nice Article Janna! Our space has really evolved ever since we incorporated the coworking concept to our building. It is a community in which people are more open to sharing ideas and being creative. As Janna mentioned, it is for the professional that refuses to be bound by the cubicle. It's for the person that works from home or a coffee shop. It is for the executive that doesn't benefit from a creative environment in their corporate office. The creative environment can be a place where the sharing of ideas happens between the individual, entrepreneur, or solopreneur. It builds a culture in which it is safe to share ideas and solve problems between people that are going through similar situations. It proves that it’s not about what you know but who you know. Connecting individuals to the right resources is a necessity for anyone that is trying to move forward with their business. Coworking solves some of the problems that many individuals face when they work alone. They are more creative, they connect with others and implement ideas, and they are more productive throughout their day. I think a great example of coworking would be a coworking space I visited recently, Sandbox Suites. When I walked into the building I immediately knew that it was a coworking space. The environment was friendly, relaxing, and professional. There were the usual conference rooms, private offices, and lounging areas. It was like a coffee shop where people were working together, but there was less noise. When speaking with the owner, Roman, he mentioned that many people are attracted to concept; therefore, opening similar spaces around the area. I really believe it’s about giving it a try and experiencing it for yourself. Check out Capsity Offices and The Urban Hive and see what it is like!

Thank you for this great article Jonathan. Honestly, Brian Fisher was the person that coined the term "Bikearamento"; however, I did coin "Velobahn". This was during the make up of the group in our first brainstorming session last year. I think that night we came up with a whole bunch of cool words. There might be a dictionary coming out soon for all of our terms. :)

JT, Thank you very much for this article. We are really trying to change the environment we work in. It is much more when you work around a group of community leaders and professionals that have similar goals to you. We encourage everyone to check out our space.