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Unveiling Locational Synergies in Urban and Non-Urban Areas: Exploring the Colocation Patterns of Coworking Spaces and Knowledge-Intensive Services

  • Carles Méndez-Ortega
  • , Grzegorz Micek*
  • , Thomas Vogl
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This study examines the colocation patterns of coworking spaces (CWSs) and knowledge-intensive services (KIS) in Bavaria, Germany. Using K-density functions, the findings reveal that urban areas foster CWS development through economic diversity and interdisciplinary knowledge environments. Tailored regional policies, including incentives for operators, investments in digital infrastructure and initiatives to attract digital nomads, are recommended to promote CWSs in urban and non-urban areas. These insights emphasise the role of CWSs in driving innovation, economic resilience and sustainable work practices, providing valuable guidance for policymakers and stakeholders in diverse regional settings.
Original languageEnglish
Article number70039
Number of pages22
JournalTijdschrift voor Economische en Sociale Geografie
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2025

Bibliographical note

Green Open Access added to TU Delft Institutional Repository as part of the Taverne amendment. More information about this copyright law amendment can be found at https://www.openaccess.nl. Otherwise as indicated in the copyright section: the publisher is the copyright holder of this work and the author uses the Dutch legislation to make this work public.

Keywords

  • Bavaria
  • colocation
  • coworking spaces (CWSs)
  • knowledge-intensive services (KIS)

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