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Table 3 Comparison between co-working space accessibility of the first and second waves. Source: elaboration by the authors

From: Space-time mapping of co-working spaces in Cairo: shifting paradigms from openness to technologically controlled spaces

 

1st wave (2011)

2nd wave (2015)

Spatial accessibility

More integrated

Walkable/transit oriented

Moderately controlled public access points (not free of charge)

More segregated

More car dependent

More controlled public access points (within gated areas)

Visual accessibility

Less spatial exposure

More barriers

More spatial exposure

More permeable

Social diversity

Affordable for a wider socioeconomic class

Affordable for an exclusive socioeconomic class