History of coworking development

This article examines the prerequisites and reasons for the emergence of the first coworking spaces. It analyzes the stages of development and the transformation of the term “coworking” over time. The role of the founders of the first coworking spaces in the development and spread of coworking, as well as in the creation of the coworking community, is determined. The key events that significantly influenced the spread and popularization of coworking spaces worldwide are presented and analyzed step by step. The results of this work provide insight into the fundamental moments and actions that influenced coworking spaces and their development, as well as the role of individuals in the processes of creation, spread, and transformation of coworking spaces into a global movement.