Choosing The Right Coworking Space

Experiencing tremendous growth over the last several years, the coworking industry, especially in Detroit, leaves entrepreneurs, non-profits, and small businesses spoiled for choice. The process of choosing the right coworking space can actually be a little daunting, with so many options available. We realize this may sound a little self-serving, but it’s important to find the right fit. So we wanted to put together a list of factors to consider when you decide it’s time to select a coworking space of your own.

Coworking Office Location

They say location is the most important thing in real estate and, if you think about it, looking for a coworking space is kind of like looking for an apartment or a house. It’s a space you’re going to pay to use. So make sure you give location its due consideration during your coworking space search. Maybe you want to be in a big highrise. There are places for that. Maybe you want to be out in the burbs. There are options for that too. Hunt Street is in downtown Detroit, a few blocks outside the skyscrapers where there’s free parking and quick access to major thoroughfares and interstate highways. It’s more of a neighborhood feel with access to everything Detroit has to offer. Call us biased but we think that’s the perfect combination.

Amentities

You’re going to spend a lot of time in your future coworking space so comfort and convenience are key. The more a coworking space includes in its fees or membership rates, the less surprises you’ll have and the less you’ll feel nickel and dimed. Is WiFi included? Will you have access to printers and scanners? What about quiet phone call rooms or booths? There are all great questions to ask coworking space managers as you consider your options. Hunt Street includes all of these things along with a long list of other great features. We host weekly Yoga and Fitness classes, invite informative speakers, offer free coffee and tea, and some of our memberships include free conference room time.

Coworking Office Style

Another important factor to consider is the atmosphere of your coworking environment. Not only will it have an effect on your daily mood, but if you plan to bring clients or business partners in for meetings, you want to create the right impression. Do you want a space that buzzes with energy or do you want more of a calm, quiet space? Every coworking environment is different. Some offices have a high powered, glossy aesthetic with polished concrete floors and glass walls. Others offer more of a bland, white, corporate feel, illuminated by fluorescent bulbs. Hunt Street Station combines the professionalism of a corporate office with the warmth of home. Exposed brick walls and rich, warm wood-work combine with terrazzo floors and copious natural light to create a unique space where you can feel the history of Detroit with the conveniences of the 21st century.

Type of Coworking Community

Something many overlook while selecting a coworking space is the nature of the community that works there. A coworking space can offer more than a desk and a chair. It can also offer a dynamic community of professionals, living and working alongside each other. Many people meet valuable business contacts in a coworking space. Many more develop long-lasting friendships. Hunt Street Station was created to offer a rich community environment where members could network and build strong relationships, not just within our walls, but in the broader Detroit community. In addition to social events, we also provide enriching volunteer opportunities so that we can give back to the neighborhood where we spend so much of our time.

Are You Looking For A Coworking Space?

Hunt Street Station should be at the top of your list of coworking spaces to consider in Detroit. If you want to schedule a tour to see and feel it for yourself, just call us at (833) 477-8284 or click here to schedule a tour!