• Watch "A Shared Path"

Coworking is a rising trend in Europe and our province: in non-metropolitan Barcelona, there are currently 26 spaces designed to facilitate collaboration with other professionals. Of these, the Barcelona Provincial Council has accompanied and advised 12 workspaces within the framework of the BCN Smart Rural strategy.

The vision of coworking spaces as common spaces that go beyond physical spaces has guided the making of "A Shared Path", the new short film of the 'BCN Smart Rural Stories'.The purpose of this series is to provide a platform for those who are at the forefront of promoting a healthier and more sustainable agri-food system in the Barcelona province. In this particular video, three pioneers of collaborative work in the area have been featured to share their insights. They are Natxo Tarrés, co-founder of Irehom, a holistic work institute located in Castellgalí; Sophie Blais, director of Can Serrat, a residence for artists and writers with a program of joint actions in El Bruc; and Begoña García, the manager of the Intercounty Consortium of Socio-Economic Initiatives. García advocates for the creation of rural coworking spaces because they «help promote local development and energize the territory».

— BCN Smart Rural Editorial —