Re: [Coworking] Defining a "coworking" space as distinct from "office" space...a zoning ordinance question

2017-11-20 Thread twynne
Thanks Jerome, I'm glad to hear I'm not the only person who's noticed a lack of definitions in ordinances. I really enjoyed reading the September/October 2014 thread on definitions started by Ramon Saurez. I may end up using the ultimate consensus of that thread as the basis of a definition

Re: [Coworking] Defining a "coworking" space as distinct from "office" space...a zoning ordinance question

2017-11-20 Thread Jerome Chang
Hi Troy. I’m an architect who coincidentally used to work and practice in Irving, TX. In general, no, cities have not adopted shared spaces into their zoning regulations. But in general, the elaboration of codes would be the increase in occupancy density (to near assembly levels), and therefore

[Coworking] Defining a "coworking" space as distinct from "office" space...a zoning ordinance question

2017-11-20 Thread twynne
I work in city government, and I've been asked how other cities define a "coworking" space separately from other types of "office" uses in their zoning regulations. I've checked several ordinances for cities known to have a large coworking presence, but so far, I've had no luck finding such a

[Coworking] Re: Has anyone noticed a spike in power usage in your space?

2017-11-20 Thread Ray Doeksen
It really is an interesting thing, though. Rather than needing a specific rule against a specific thing, a space I'm a member of (member-driven space) has the general community norm that all areas have a volunteer steward of sorts, and that person is expected to manage that chunk of space ... s

[Coworking] Re: Coworking Software with Roll Over Days

2017-11-20 Thread Ray Doeksen
It's only a billing model and what I said isn't a criticism - just my thoughts on the matter having considered something similar. No emotional component here. The follow-up questions, if you are and have been running that would be 1. Have you fully automated the process? If so, how long have y

[Coworking] Re: Coworking Software with Roll Over Days

2017-11-20 Thread Craig Baute - Creative Density Coworking
Ray, I respect your view and fully understand why a space would do that. It's how I currently run my space. I view roll over days as a potential way of retaining members that would otherwise just cancel. If an individual doesn't use their days but can bank them then they are less likely to leav

[Coworking] Re: Coworking Software with Roll Over Days

2017-11-20 Thread Ray Doeksen
Audible is a good example because it’s a digital entitlement only .. it makes sense and is “fair” for that business model. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an e

[Coworking] Re: Humber College Student Working on Fourth Year Thesis Project

2017-11-20 Thread Craig Baute - Creative Density Coworking
Hey Gabrielle, I use to live down the street from Humber and started a coworking a few blocks away called Longbranch Coworking. Congrats on the project. I recommend you reach out directly to your Toronto Coworking spaces and the Ontario Coworking Alliance as well. Let me know if you need someo

[Coworking] Re: Has anyone noticed a spike in power usage in your space?

2017-11-20 Thread Craig Baute - Creative Density Coworking
We actually have a mining machine going at our space. Some members have put it together and made it fun little side project for us. We are only doing this because 1) I have a full gross lease so the electricity costs are built in 2) It's only one machine. This is something I wouldn't allow if I

[Coworking] Coworking Software with Roll Over Days

2017-11-20 Thread Ray Doeksen
I haven’t seen anyone yet that does that. A huge part of the financials for places I’m involved with are no Show payers... like a gym you get people that think it’s a fine idea for. Serious reasons but their real life doesn’t line up with those aspirations. As the operator/manager, that’s not

[Coworking] Re: Conference Room Time?

2017-11-20 Thread Craig Baute - Creative Density Coworking
We let everyone book it up to 90 minutes every day. They can book it for longer periods but then I charge them 50% off the daily rate of $75 for half a day, $100 for a full day. Most meetings are only 90 minutes long or shorter so I rarely have to charge or monitor the conference room. The limi

[Coworking] WOULD YOU INVEST IN A FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENT FOR A COWORKING SPACE?

2017-11-20 Thread Ray Doeksen
Cowering consultant :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/

[Coworking] Coworking Operators: any recent headaches with managing occupancy, utilization and/or space?

2017-11-20 Thread Ray Doeksen
How many workstations does a coworking space allow a person to leave sitting there 24/7??? How many mining rigs did you ever find running and how many watts were they pulling? Seems atypical to me. Excess power use can come from many things. a space heater is more likely and a bigger draw th