Seattle’s Co-Working Spaces Increasingly Cater to Different Crowds
Local co-working outfits are specializing to bring together people and ideas.
By Megan Lamb January 1, 2018
This article originally appeared in the January 2018 issue of Seattle magazine.
Check out the rest of Seattle’s Best Places to Work from our January issue.
With the growth of co-working spaces over the past decade (from 14 in the entire country to more than 11,000 today, according to Forbes), it’s not surprising that quite a few—including the two dozen or so in Seattle—are fine-tuning what they offer. Many of these spaces align closely with the tech industry, but others, including a number of those below, cater to unique audiences and businesses, helping to connect like-minded workers.
The Riveter
Capitol Hill, 1517 12th Ave., Suite 101, 206.486.5793
Fremont, 1300 N Northlake Way, Suite 200, 206.552.0543
Amenities: High-speed internet, desk space, conference rooms, print/copy/scan, locker rental and mail/package handling
Special perks: Wellness and professional programs; fitness classes and speakers
Member focus: Women
Membership and pricing: $180–$1,250/month; $25-$50/daily pass
The Inc.
Green Lake, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, lower level, 111 NE 80th St.; 206.659.5978
Amenities: High-speed internet, desk space, free parking, print/copy/scan, free coffee and tea, and break room space
Special perks: Preschool/toddler rooms with dedicated caregivers or co-working/co-play rooms (where parents can supervise their children at their desks)
Member focus: New parents, returning to the workplace
Membership and pricing: $35/3 months; up to $850 for child care packages; $50/daily pass
Coterie Worklounge
Downtown, 1414 Fourth Ave.; 206.693.4570
Amenities: High-speed internet, individual workspaces, print/copy/scan, meeting rooms
Special perks: Lounge, bar and café/restaurant that also functions as a workspace
Member focus: All industries; especially those looking for a space with the feel of a prestigious and stylish office
Membership and pricing: $105–$315/month; $30/daily pass
Extra Slice
Bellevue, 3600 136th Place SE, Suite 300; 425.243.9447
Amenities: High-speed internet, individual workspaces, conference rooms, HD projectors and mail service
Special perks: 24-hour access
Member focus: Tech-industry workers
Membership and pricing: $220–$449/month; $45/daily pass
The Cloud Room
Capitol Hill, 1424 11th Ave., Suite 400; 206.739.9004
Amenities: High-speed internet, individual workspaces, print/copy/scan, member tab at the Cloud Room bar, mail delivery and pickup
Special perks: Workspace doubles as a social club (lounge, bar and rooftop deck); discounts to health and wellness companies in Seattle (i.e., Juicebox and Barre3); monthly membership mixers and luncheons
Member focus: All industries, especially those looking for a social club environment for inspiring and accomplished Seattleites
Membership and pricing: $125–$600/month; $35/daily pass
Thinkspace
Lake Union, 1700 Westlake Ave. N, Suite 200
Amenities: High-speed internet, conference rooms, private phone booths and virtual office (i.e., professionally staffed reception for clients, business address, lobby directory listing and mail drop-off/pickup)
Special perks: Recruiting services to help members find employees for their startup; weekly events, such as potlucks and guest speakers
Member focus: Tech-industry workers, particularly startups
Membership and pricing: Membership: $300–$4,700/month
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