A Co-working Retreat to Be Remembered
In February of this year, I joined Floating Home Films and a group of creatives for a transformative networking retreat. On the top floor of the Metropolitan building, we broke the ice and dove deep into the issues we face, worked privately and in groups, ate vegetables and sipped coffee. The space has been empty for years, and stays that way besides the seldom soirée or hosted event. The premise of this retreat was to fill the office with a group of creatives from Rochester, have time to work in groups and alone, and to capture it all on film.
Thank you to everyone that was a part of that day!
I found so much joy in going through the various exercises that we explored as a group. Getting to know the other people involved, finding common ground, and bonding in the unique experience we found ourselves in.
I found so much joy in going through the various exercises that we explored as a group. Getting to know the other people involved, finding common ground, and bonding in the unique experience we found ourselves in.
Watching Alex Weiser work as a filmmaker is truly inspiring. I have always found it abundantly clear to me that his vision extends well beyond his eyesight. Watching him orchestrate the production team was a process to behold.
This trip brings up important topics around the use of space and how it can facilitate the creation, collaboration, and ultimately, change. There is a lot to be said for the impact of merely having access to space. Gallina development graciously gave access to space, which is slated to be developed into beautiful penthouses.
To me, converting high-end offices to luxury loft(s) is a logical transition, and I think that the bed taxes collected from those downtown residences will be beneficial for the city. This event helped to spur thought around how space and the act of co-working can be transformative. It is important that we promote a culture in which we thoroughly asses the impact of each thing we build, design, and sell.
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