Vision

• A new type of community space, fitting the needs of the modern lifestyle (remote & gig work, increased loneliness, niche interests, health & wellness-aware consumers...)
• A public place for people to play, work, and connect
• Filling the gap between a library (government owned) and a mall (strictly commercial)
• Every Hub is an architecture statement, reflecting its environment, designed by regional architects and with community involvement.
• Environment: Natural light. Safe. Vibrant. Creative. Including: Work space. Builder space. Cafes. Healthy food stalls. Books. Events.
• Multigenerational
• PPP (public-private partnership) or PPCP (public-private-community partnership) model
  • A layer of community buy-in through co-design, voting, recognition of contribution, privileged access or loyalty programs.
• The space is utilized during the night - Providing affordable housing units for an affordable cost or in exchange for operating the venue
• What success looks like: Google Maps adds “Hub” as a venue category among Cafe, Restaurant, Library, and Mall.

Problem

• Vacated downtown malls and storefronts
• Lack of foot traffic and commerce
• Drop in downtown real estate value
• Remote work isolation
• Lack of public spaces
• Low chance for serendipitous encounters

Opportunity

There's a growing demand of city dwellers, as well as visitors, to:

• Work remotely outside of their home or hotel