While coworking spaces have been around for a while, we definitely saw a major shift in their popularity since after the pandemic hit in 2020, when more professionals had an increased interest in hybrid and flexible work models. Initially, coworking spaces were more niche, serving freelancers, entrepreneurs, and small startups who needed flexible, affordable office space. But as more large companies, remote workers, digital nomads and even entrepreneurs began to see the value in the collaborative, flexible work environment, demand exploded. One of the major turning points for coworking spaces came with the launch of WeWork in 2010, which expanded the model globally and sparked interest in shared workspaces. Now, large and small cities have different options for those who want to break free from strict corporate frameworks.