New working spaces typologies beyond core cities

Abstract

Technological development, global economic restructuring and the changing nature of work are three main factors prompting new working spaces (NeWSps). In this text, we explore the phenomenon of NeWSps beyond the core cities in the European context. We aim to understand how new ways of working spur NeWSps, focusing on their spread and impact on peripheral and rural areas. We organize the chapter into two parts. First, we present a brief overview of typologies and characteristics of new working spaces beyond core cities. Second, we introduce two case studies conceived in rural areas of Portugal. Beyond their distinct features, the success of these examples relies on the virtuosity of the networks and connections that have evolved around these spaces so as to root them in the territory and local communities.