Locaction dynamics of coworking spaces in China: insights fron Beijing metropolitan

Article  -  Monday, 4 November 2024

Zhang, S., Méndez-Ortega, C. and Mariotti, I. (2024): "Location dynamics of coworking spaces in China: insights from Beijing metropolitan", Regional Studies, Regional Science

The article explores the location dynamics of coworking spaces in Beijing, China, answering three key questions: Where are these spaces located, what determines their location, and what role do creative industry specialization, variety, and government incentives play? Using a count data model applied to data collected in 2022, the findings reveal that most coworking spaces, largely promoted by public authorities, cluster in the city center where knowledge-intensive and creative industries are highly diverse. Beijing's semi-polycentric urban structure shapes coworking location dynamics by forming local hubs of activity. Additionally, the study finds that creative industry specialization and diversity are crucial factors, while government facilities and incentives also play a significant role in determining the locations of these coworking spaces.

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