The first co-working space opened in San Francisco, not New York
The co-working movement began in San Francisco in 2005, offering freelancers community and resources, a trend that soon spread to New York and beyond.
While many think New York City pioneered co-working, the modern movement actually began in San Francisco in 2005. Programmer Brad Neuberg opened the first dedicated space, charging $300 monthly for desks and community. This experiment combated the isolation of freelancing, blending solo work with office collaboration.
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