Andreea Neculae

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From 9-to-5 to Anytime: How Telecommuting Changes the Traffic Game

This article is adapted from a piece originally published on CoworkingCafe.
When millions began working from home, many of us thought, “Finally—a break from endless traffic jams.” With WFH as the new norm, America’s roadways should have transformed into blissfully open lanes, right? Not exactly. While some cities breathed a little easier, others are still seeing bumper-to-bumper traffic. In over 80 cities across the United States, remote work has taken on a unique life of its own, sometimes clea...

Top 10 Cities Every Startup Should Consider in 2024

Starting a business involves juggling many factors, and while location might not be as critical as it once was due to the rise of remote work, it still plays a significant role in a startup’s success. Some cities go above and beyond in fostering a supportive environment for new ventures, providing access to resources that can make or break a budding company. To uncover the best cities for startups in 2024, CoworkingMag analyzed 108 U.S. cities across key metrics in four categories: support syste...

The 10 Best U.S. Cities for Small Businesses in 2024

For many aspiring entrepreneurs, launching a small business represents the ultimate dream – the chance to turn an idea into reality and shape their own futures. A record 5.5 million new business applications were filed in the U.S. in 2023 alone. Yet, as any seasoned entrepreneur will tell you, starting a business involves much more than just ambition; location plays a pivotal role in determining success.


CoworkingCafe analyzed 136 cities across various metrics such as gross domestic product (...
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Study: Kissimmee’s a trendy rental spot for ‘Zoomers’

In Florida, Kissimmee is getting attention from the Generation Z — affectionately called ‘Zoomers’ — crowd.

According to a survey by RentCafe, an online team reporting monthly apartment trends, Zoomers are now the most active renter generation, making up more than a quarter of apartment seekers nationwide. And Gen Zs are giving large urban areas a much-needed glow-up, ramping up rental activity in some of the most soughtafter markets in the country. According to RentCafe’s analysis of millions...

Zoomers Breathing New Life Into Cities

"Currently representing over a quarter of lease applications nationwide, Zoomers are swarming large urban hubs that promise job opportunities, bringing new life into cities that were once considered doomed due to the pandemic." Andrea Neculae reports on new data from RentCafe, which shows that "Nationwide, the number of applications for apartments from renters of all generations increased by an average of 10% year over year, from 2.9 million applications in 2020 to 3.2 million in 2021." 
The you...
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Hotel-to-Apartment Conversions Gaining in Numbers - Connect CRE

Adaptive reuse has been mentioned as a solution to help meet increased housing demand while giving empty office buildings a second chance at life. A report from RentCafe indicated that 2019 and 2020 were peak years for adaptive reuse from offices to apartments. However, “the number of projects converted in 2021 and 2022 didn’t match the initial excitement,” the report said.


Here’s the surprise: adaptive reuse involving hotel-to-apartment conversions did well in 2022, making up 29% of the tota...
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Cities Pioneering Smart Tech & Sustainability: San Francisco, NYC & D.C. Among America’s Top Smart Cities of 2025

The concept of smart cities has evolved from a futuristic vision to a tangible reality, with urban centers worldwide integrating technology and sustainability to enhance the quality of life for their residents. These cities employ data analytics, innovative infrastructure and eco-friendly initiatives to create connected and efficient urban environments.
So which are 2025’s top smart cities? To identify the U.S. cities making the biggest strides in technology-driven urban development, we analyzed...
Coworking Mag •

Where Luxury Works: Top 10 U.S. Cities for High-End Coworking Spaces

Coworking spaces have emerged as an alternative for the traditional office model. For freelancers, entrepreneurs, and remote teams, they’ve become a go-to solution for flexible and inspiring work environments. But not all coworking spaces are created equal. That’s because high-end coworking spaces take things up a notch by offering sleek interiors, premium amenities and networking opportunities that professionals love. What counts as “premium” can mean different things for different people—wheth...