Besides the new lofts and condos, it turns out that Gastown also has some great places for people to go to work. The innovative Workspace 'drop-in' office is perhaps the most innovative.
But don't take our word for it. Check out this potty-mouthed endorsement from one of its members.
Essentially, the concept is to provide a work environment that's halfway between a coffee house and a shared-office facility.
Among other things, they have a variety of work areas, including a cafe, conference room, and a lounge. They even have separate cell-phone rooms, for added privacy (and silence).
Probably the best part of this setup is the atmosphere - besides the trendy loft setting, it also has gorgeous views of Vancouver's Harbour and the North Shore mountains.
The above video is part of a series on YouTube, which shows how the heritage building was renovated during the summer of 2006. There's six in all - search on 'Workspace' for additional videos.
For more information about membership and rates, check out their website here.
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