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Eli Malinsky, Director of Programs & Partnerships at the Center for Social Innovation, explores how transforming workspaces into dynamic community hubs can foster collaboration, networking, and innovation. At the Social Purpose Real Estate Conference in Vancouver, he outlines various models of ownership—from tenancy to co-operative structures—and emphasizes the importance of designing spaces that prioritize community engagement. With statistics showing enhanced effectiveness, expanded networks, and creative collaborations, the presentation highlights why community-focused workspaces matter for social innovators and the greater good.
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SPACE, COMMUNITY, INNOVATION Turning a Workspace into a Dynamic Community Hub Eli Malinsky, Director of Programs & PartnershipsCentre for Social Innovation Social Purpose Real Estate Conference, Vancouver, British ColumbiaMonday, November 8, 2010
1 HOW? 2 WHAT? WHY? 3
1 WHAT?
Coworking • Part-time access to shared space • Usually less formal • Usually not a “social change” lens
2 How?
$6.5m PROPERTY & UPGRADES$4.5m MORTGAGE alterna + city loan guarantee $2m FINANCING COMMUNITY BONDinvestors with vision
$10K Anne
$10K RRSP Anne
$10K RRSP $4K rebate Anne
$10K RRSP $4K rebate Anne community bond
$10K RRSP $4K rebate Anne 4% return community bond
$10K RRSP $4K rebate Anne 4% return community bond better community
THAT’S SPACE WHAT ABOUT COMMUNITY?
SUCCESSFUL SHARED SPACES REQUIRE CONSCIENTIOUSNESS AT EVERY TURN
3 Why?
86%“CSI HAS ENABLED ME TO EXCHANGE IDEAS WITH OTHER SOCIAL INNOVATORS.”
60%“CSI HAS ENABLED MY ORGANIZATION TO GENERATE MORE REVENUE.”