Jens Bachem

The Clubhouse Canvas

There are many ways to think about co-spaces. One framework is what I’ve loosely called the “Clubhouse Canvas”. This helps you break an offering down into the four C’s of concrete, commerce, community and culture.

Relational InfrastructureJens Bachem22 February 2023coliving, coworking, cospace, audit, canvas, culture, community, commerce, concreteComment

Six interesting co-spaces building social capital

Here are six co-spaces doing interesting work building social capital. Each invests in some form of “culture as an amenity”, growing reciprocity and trust amongst members.

Relational InfrastructureJens Bachem19 February 2023community, culture, coworking, coliving, cospace, aging, ageing, young people, innovation, economic develop, ecosystemComment

Concrete + culture

For a society to run effectively, networks of trust, shared values and reciprocity are key. How can these help build successful cities, corporations, co-spaces and conferences?

Relational InfrastructureJens Bachem11 February 2023social capital, framework, coworking, community, rural development, economic developComment

From co-working to community

How in a post-COVID world the desk rental model needs to change and why it is an opportunity for rural communities to thrive.

Relational InfrastructureJens Bachem5 May 2020hubs, coworking, communities, innovationComment

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