Location of Coworking Spaces: Evidence from Spain

Eva Coll-Martínez () and Carles Méndez-Ortega
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Eva Coll-Martínez: IEP Toulouse - Sciences Po Toulouse - Institut d'études politiques de Toulouse, LEREPS - Laboratoire d'Etude et de Recherche sur l'Economie, les Politiques et les Systèmes Sociaux - UT Capitole - Université Toulouse Capitole - UT - Université de Toulouse - UT2J - Université Toulouse - Jean Jaurès - UT - Université de Toulouse - Institut d'Études Politiques [IEP] - Toulouse - ENSFEA - École Nationale Supérieure de Formation de l'Enseignement Agricole de Toulouse-Auzeville
Carles Méndez-Ortega: Open University of Catalonia [Barcelona]

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Abstract: Nowadays, due to the post-COVID-19 situation, teleworking has grown exponentially worldwide. In this context, and as the pandemic has moved into a less restrictive phase, the role of coworking spaces (CSs) has gained relevance. This chapter investigates the location patterns and characteristics of 599 coworking spaces in Spain as of 2021. Specifically, it examines the location factors, characteristics, and attractiveness of central and peripheral regions of these spaces. Data from CSs in Spain provided by the COST Action CA18214 is used. By analyzing features of the CSs, utilizing Geographical Information Systems and Kd functions of agglomeration, we confirmed that CSs are highly concentrated in specific urban areas of Spain where there are greater opportunities to meet customers and suppliers, access to human capital, proximity to key amenities, and good connections.

Date: 2024-02
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Published in Ilaria Mariotti; Elisabete Tomaz; Grzegorz Micek; Carles Méndez-Ortega. Evolution of New Working Spaces, 103 (1), Springer Nature; Springer Nature Switzerland, pp.95-106, 2024, SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology, ⟨10.1007/978-3-031-50868-4_9⟩

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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-50868-4_9

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