The emergence of coworking models in the face of pandemic

The present chapter aims to explore the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on different types of CSs, considering the existing variety of business models (profit and non-profit making). It is discussed whether and how the “nature” of these working spaces has been undermined by the pandemic has undermined the “nature” of these working spaces, and which measures have been undertaken by the CSs managers to confront the during and after the pandemic situations. Moreover, future trends for the CSs business model, as well as its location dynamics, are put forward together with policy implications aiming to face the rise of remote working. The chapter is structured around four sections. The introduction is followed by a focused literature review on the concepts of private and public CSs (section 2). Section 3 discusses the effects of the pandemic on the economic sectors, including CSs, and the description of three webinar interviews with CS managers and policy makers. Section 4 argues the possibilities of re-thinking the during- and post-pandemic CSs, and concludes with the urge for further research.