“Hey, roommate! If you’re reading this, we need to go to Aldi and pick up some more milk. Also, are you going to eat that leftover Panda Express in the fridge?”

Welcome to a very domestic, and very insightful, episode of The Upsiders!

Join Cohabitat Bertram and Your Friendly Neighborhood Los for a fun, energetic conversation about the explosive rise of Shared Spaces. We aren't just talking about sharing a fridge; we are diving into how co-working and co-living are completely redefining how we work, live, and connect.

In this episode, we break down:

1. The Office, Reimagined: What is co-working, and why are professionals thriving in spaces filled with synergy (our Word of the Week!)?
2. The Co-Living Boom: Why it’s not just for students anymore. From seniors to digital nomads, people are choosing community over isolation to combat the high cost of living.
3. A Coffee Shop in an Abandoned Mental Hospital?: We highlight the Mansion Society Coffee Shop turning a historic, abandoned mental hospital into a thriving community coffee shop, proving that connection can come from the most unlikely places.
4. Hero of the Upside: We highlight Humanitas, a Dutch nursing home offering rent-free housing to students
5. Reality Check: Is co-living for everyone? Does co-working mean losing your privacy? We bust the myths and look at how these models reduce waste and encourage a circular economy.

Whether you're looking for a desk, a home, or just a really good tip on where to store your leftovers, this episode has you covered.

Show Notes:

Westside coffee shop offers a taste of the timeless — and maybe a ghost | Mirror Indy

Central State Mansion: your guide to the co-living space | Indy Today

Historic Central State

New Life at Central State Part Two: Restoring and Repurposing | Historic Indianapolis

The Future Is Flexible: Why Coworking Is Becoming An Essential Part Of The Office Real Estate Market | Forbes

Transforming Coffee Shops Into Coworking Spaces: A Growing Business Opportunity | Forbes

Why People Thrive in Coworking Spaces | Harvard Business Review

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