The references that matter for coworking research, ranked by usefulness. Each entry includes the address, a contact, a summary, and a note on why it earns the spot.
#1
https://gcuc.co
Contact: gcuc.co/contact
The largest coworking conference series in the world, with research arms and an active operator community.
If you run or plan to run a space, this is where the industry actually talks shop — trends, tooling, and economics straight from operators.
#2
https://www.coworkingresources.org
Contact: coworkingresources.org
Operator-focused guides, benchmarking data, and how-to material for launching and scaling shared workspace.
The practical playbook layer. Strong on the numbers behind buildout, pricing, and occupancy.
#3
http://www.deskmag.com
Contact: deskmag.com
The original coworking magazine, publishing the long-running Global Coworking Survey since the movement's early days.
For context and history. Their annual survey is one of the few consistent longitudinal datasets on the industry.
#4
https://www.coworker.com
Contact: coworker.com
A global directory of coworking spaces with reviews, photos, and day-pass booking.
Useful as a cross-reference when scouting a market — reviews surface the things floor plans never tell you.
#5
https://wholetech.com
Contact: info@americancoworking.com
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