Changes in the way people work have opened up a new world of possibilities in the Grand Rapids office market, and several forward-thinking landlords have seized the opportunity to create collaborative coworking spaces.
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Office space is changing.
Companies are downsizing in response to the down economy. They’re letting their employees work from home or from the road to save resources and accommodate employee needs.
And people are taking creative approaches to adapt the market to meet these needs.
The West Michigan Strategic Alliance started a remote workcenter initiative a few years ago to gauge West Michigan’s interest in spaces from which employees could work instead of commuting.
Earlier this year, Monroe Bevy — a collaborative office space where tenants can rent a desk or a small office on a month-to-month basis and share amenities — opened on Monroe Center in downtown Grand Rapids.
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