Here’s What Our Alumni are Saying
What would make for the worst living experience you could possibly imagine… then think of the total opposite of that!
Everything from the home’s layout to its furnishings encourages creativity. Almost every room has a white board to draw or write down ideas. “We’re always trying to spark new ideas,” said Spud Marshall, chief catalyst at the co.space.
Daily Collegian – 2014 + 2017
…an intentional community of “changemakers” that entices more enterprising young professionals to stick around after graduation.
20 co.spacers collectively form a uniquely intentional community, each delving into his or her personal passions but making those interests, struggles and fears known publicly so that the housemates can offer support and accountability.
State College Magazine – 2016
“I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve walked down in my pajamas, half dressed and found someone really interesting in my living room…
…and I sat down to have a conversation with them and I make connections and that’s something I just wouldn’t have living anywhere else,” McGee said. He chose to live here because he wanted to be surrounded by people who are inspiring and involved and who would push him to accomplish his goals.
WPSU / NPR – 2013
This home gave me a safe place to find community during the pandemic and live with people who helped me grow.
“The co.space feels so much more intentional than any place I’ve lived in the past. The people who live here want to be here. And they want to be a part of the community that is created here. People live here because they truly embrace the ideals and the goals of the co.space which is to create a community and to develop projects that will benefit the house, and the region as a whole.
Onward State – 2021
Voted one of the most impactful social innovations to emerge in higher education
400 entrepreneurial leaders in higher education met at Arizona State University for the AshokaU Exchange. Can only two days of inspiration, learning, and sharing in a collaborative environment lead to impact? The answer? Unmistakably, YES.
AshokaU – 2012
What sets the co.space apart from any other communal living environment (well, beyond the cave shower) is a focus on supporting residents’ individual journeys.
Retreats focus on personal and collective goals, a journey board tracks co.spacer’s next steps and guest dinners introduce residents to “changemakers” from the community and beyond.
Centre Daily Times – 2012
Featured as one of the leading organizations for catalyzing innovation and entrepreneurship in State College, PA
What would it look like to create a space where spontaneous conversations, connections and impact happened on a regular basis? That’s the driving idea behind co.space.
International City/County Management Association – 2017
“What if we could design spaces that increase the likelihood of having powerful conversations?”
Featured on the TEDx stage, our founder explores the motivation and design principles behind creating the home. Peak inside creating the co.space!
TEDxPSU – 2014
Winner of the ‘Millennial Civic Engagement Summit’ for creating lasting change in communities
With support from the Knight Foundation, co.space was awarded funding and recognition as one of the top projects to emerge from the ‘Millennial Civic Engagement Summit’.
Mobilize.org – 2012
Recognized as one of the leading social enterprises accelerating efforts towards a green economy
The co.space was highlighted as one of 14 winners in the international Green Economy Eco-Business Innovation Initiative (GEEBIZ). The award is managed by Peace Child International, a UK-based NGO empowering + inspiring young leaders.
Peace Child International – 2013
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co.space Management, LLC
244 East Nittany Avenue
State College, PA 16801
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