Whitepapers
Exploring big “what if” questions and real-world insights to better understand how work, communities, and innovation spaces actually function and how they can be improved.
Launching April 2026
What is an ecosystem?
An ecosystem is everything around a business that helps it start, grow and succeed — the people, spaces, support, and connections that shape how things actually get done. This whitepaper explores why understanding and designing that ecosystem is key to building stronger businesses and more resilient local economies.
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What is an innovation space?
Do we really know what we mean when
we talk about “Innovation Spaces”? This paper looks at the five qualities that successful Innovation Spaces share, and how we can design spaces that serve communities better. -
What if there were no freelancers?
Our economy relies on freelancers, there are more freelancers than all the people employed by the NHS - the UK’s largest employer - but time and time again we hear of stories of freelancers being under appreciated and disrespected.
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What if everyone was an entrepreneur?
What would happen if more people were supported to think and act entrepreneurially, not just as business owners but within jobs, communities and everyday life. Looking at the wider impact this could have on local economies, innovation and inclusive growth.
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What if everyone could walk to work?
Rethinking where and how we work could reduce commuting, strengthen local economies and improve wellbeing. It looks at the role of flexible workspaces, local infrastructure and community-led ecosystems in making work more accessible, sustainable and connected to place.
Who we are.
TownSq operates coworking spaces and business support programmes across the UK, supporting thousands of businesses each year through our activities.
We’re working alongside local councils, Levelling up programmes and UK Government to bring coworking and support to people looking to start, grow and accelerate their business.
