ABSTRACT
This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on the concepts covered in the preceding chapters of this book. The book provides a novel understanding of the socioeconomic and spatial consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on NeWSps such as coworking spaces and smart work centres; makerspaces and other technical spaces (fab labs, open workshops); other new working spaces (hackerspaces, living labs, and corporate labs); and coffee shops and public libraries that provide formal and informal spaces for working. It explores the effects of COVID-19 on remote workers and teleworkers and the potential of working from non-traditional workplaces such as NeWSps. The book shows that during the pandemic, CSs have become complementary to other forms of flexible working. It reflects on the relevance of tailored policy tools and governance actions to face the expected upcoming phases of the pandemic, and, if necessary, also waves of new viruses.
