Co-Working Space Planned For East Austin

EAST AUSTIN, TX — Work Well Win, a co-working space focused on wellness, has emerged as a tenant at the all-but-abandoned former Motorola campus in East Austin.

In a report by Austin Inno, the space led by Frank Bistrain may be the economic development spark that transforms the 109 acres of dormant acreage into the ambitious mixed-use development developers envision. Plans call for a mix of tenants running the gamut: Affordable housing, a gourmet grocer, hotels, media studios, offices, retail space and more.

They're calling it East Austin's version of The Domain, a hot spot for tech companies.

Bistrain, formerly head of domestic development for WeWork, told Austin Inno that Work Well Win plans to open nine locations this year, with the Austin site seen as the flagship. The co-working space being planned at the circa-1974 Motorola chip plant will focus on corporate satellite offices with more space and less density, Inno Austin reports. Thick glass office walls are envisioned to mitigate noise, the website added.

Notwithstanding that unique architectural feature, the truly distinguishing feature of the co-working space is its focus on wellness, according to the website. The space will feature purified air, art installations, featured health and wellness speakers, zen areas and walking/riding trails, according to the report. There will be a stream running through the site not far from where people will practice yoga and partake in cycling classes through partnerships with fitness companies, Inno Austin noted.

But wait, there's more: Gotham Greens, currently farming atop rooftops of Brooklyn, New York, Whole Foods stores will be on site growing food to feed the Work Well Win community, according to the report.

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