The Changing Role of CoWorking in the Workplace Ecosystem

The inventory of coworking and flexible office space across the Americas grew dramatically over the second half of the past decade, although recently it has been affected by COVID-19.

The pandemic is impacting business of all types, and the nature of coworking is changing in response to the current economic challenges. However, the demand for flexibility across occupier portfolios is likely to grow in the post-pandemic world. Coworking providers and landlords are shifting their offerings to meet the long-term needs of freelancers, SMEs and large enterprise clients. This report explores:

• The current challenges of resuming operations during the pandemic
• The changing landscape of coworking users (who and where)
• The opportunities for landlords and providers during this shift
• Coworking inventory and trends across 28 impacted markets in the Americas