[Coworking] Zoning concerns

[AK]

We own a two-story building in small downtown central business district. We
currently operate a media company on the first floor in this space which we
want to continue using but also create a co-working space. The town wants
to limit "offices" to the 2nd floor and thus the coworking idea may be a
hard sell.

Is anyone on the first floor of a central downtown business district? Did
your city have any concerns? I could use some "selling tips" to convince
the village to consider this concept and not see this as a "change of use"

All ideas...and encouragement welcome.

[Jerome Chang]

Been there, done that.
1. Find out if there are any exceptions such as offices in the back 50%
2. Place all your meeting rooms, event space, etc. in the front.
3. Phrase everything to the planning dept as requiring and enabling foot traffic to keep the neighborhood vibrant. Pedestrian activity is the basis of retail zoning.

JEROME CHANG
talk to us: [phone]
chat w/ us: http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat

Santa Monica | Culver City | DTLA | Pasadena
OPENING SOON: Larchmont | Long Beach

We own a two-story building in small downtown central business district. We currently operate a media company on the first floor in this space which we want to continue using but also create a co-working space. The town wants to limit "offices" to the 2nd floor and thus the coworking idea may be a hard sell.
Is anyone on the first floor of a central downtown business district? Did your city have any concerns? I could use some "selling tips" to convince the village to consider this concept and not see this as a "change of use"
All ideas...and encouragement welcome.
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[Mike Wokosin]

I have similar challenges... I’m opening retail coffee shop in the front. That solves it for me but opens up some operations hurdles...

Best,
Mike

Post by Jerome Chang
Been there, done that.
1. Find out if there are any exceptions such as offices in the back 50%
2. Place all your meeting rooms, event space, etc. in the front.
3. Phrase everything to the planning dept as requiring and enabling foot traffic to keep the neighborhood vibrant. Pedestrian activity is the basis of retail zoning.
JEROME CHANG
talk to us: [phone]
chat w/ us: http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat
Santa Monica | Culver City | DTLA | Pasadena
OPENING SOON: Larchmont | Long Beach

We own a two-story building in small downtown central business district. We currently operate a media company on the first floor in this space which we want to continue using but also create a co-working space. The town wants to limit "offices" to the 2nd floor and thus the coworking idea may be a hard sell.
Is anyone on the first floor of a central downtown business district? Did your city have any concerns? I could use some "selling tips" to convince the village to consider this concept and not see this as a "change of use"
All ideas...and encouragement welcome.
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