# Community-Focused Coworking Spaces This London Coworking Space Places Emphasis on Fellowship By Alyson Wyers | Published 2017-05-27 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/london-coworking-space References: [arkcoworking](https://www.arkcoworking.com/) Freelance and nomadic work is on the rise, and while remote positions offer positives like a flexible schedule, they also can lead to [loneliness and mental health problems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-club) -- which is where this [London coworking space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/area-office) comes in. ARK coworking is located near Kings Cross and has "community and collaboration at its core." Offering a home away from home for creatives, social entrepreneurs and startups to work out of, the socially minded space provides an alternative to isolating bedrooms and [busy coffee shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafe-hunt). The affordable option allows people to pay as they go, opt for a 3 day a week plan or come in on a daily basis. Their upcoming spARK innovation lab will also allow free membership to successful applicants. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Community-focused Coworking Spaces:** Opportunity for coworking spaces to prioritize community and collaboration to address the loneliness and mental health issues faced by remote workers. - **Flexible Work Options:** Increasing demand for flexible work options as freelance and nomadic work continues to rise, creating opportunities for coworking spaces. - **Socially-minded Workspaces:** Growing interest in socially-minded workspaces that offer a sense of fellowship and provide an alternative to isolating environments. ### Where This Applies - **Coworking and Shared Office Spaces:** The coworking industry can leverage the trend of community-focused spaces to attract and retain a diverse range of remote workers. - **Mental Health and Wellness:** Opportunity for mental health and wellness industries to collaborate with coworking spaces to offer support services for remote workers. - **Hospitality and Events:** Hotel chains and event venues can explore partnerships with coworking spaces to create community-focused work and networking spaces for their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connective Remote Work Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-studio1.md) - [Digital Co-Working Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-co-working.md) - [Counter-Loneliness Social Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friendship-corner.md) - [Modern Work-Near-Home Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worknearhome-concept.md) - [Community-Centric Headquarters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/communitycentric-design.md) - [Connective Remote Working Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creare.md) - [Grocery Co-Working Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwg-x-tesco.md) - [Wellness-Focused Lifestyle Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-club.md) - [Workplace-Integrated Store Locations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hejworkshop.md)