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I’ve been noticing something in mixed-use buildings: the problem usually isn’t t — 5/2/2026 - Proximity workspace management
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I’ve been noticing something in mixed-use buildings: the problem usually isn’t t — 5/2/2026

Most mixed-use building operators aren't struggling with bad tools — they're struggling with too many tools that don't talk to each other. The hidden cost of system sprawl is real, and it's growing. Here's what coherent building orchestration actually looks like.

Josh
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Should You Require COIs from Coworking Members? Here's What Operators Get Wrong - Proximity workspace management
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Should You Require COIs from Coworking Members? Here's What Operators Get Wrong

Yes — for dedicated office and private suite tenants. The three biggest COI mistakes operators make, what a certificate of insurance actually proves (and doesn't), and how COI compliance creates a measurable pricing advantage on your commercial policy.

Proximity Team
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Flex Space Is Not an Extension of Coworking. It's the Evolution of Commercial Real Estate. - Proximity workspace management
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Flex Space Is Not an Extension of Coworking. It's the Evolution of Commercial Real Estate.

Flex and on-demand space isn't just an extension of coworking—it's the evolution of the commercial real estate model. Buildings that recognize this are treating flex tenancy as a deliberate asset strategy, with risk infrastructure to match. Here's why risk transfer is no longer optional for flex operators.

Josh Freed
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Why CRE Amenities Are Failing Tenants—And How Data-Driven Platforms Are Fixing It - Proximity workspace management
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Why CRE Amenities Are Failing Tenants—And How Data-Driven Platforms Are Fixing It

Landlords are investing millions in world-class amenity spaces—yet high costs, low utilization, and a lack of data continue to undermine tenant retention. Here’s how data-driven platforms like Proximity are finally changing the model for CRE.

Mike Flanagan
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From Amenity Availability to Seamless Activation: Why Your CRE Tech Stack Is Costing You Tenants - Proximity workspace management
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From Amenity Availability to Seamless Activation: Why Your CRE Tech Stack Is Costing You Tenants

Physical amenities alone no longer drive tenant satisfaction—technology experience does. When your PropTech is fragmented, even the best-equipped building falls short. Here's why a unified operating platform is now the foundational infrastructure of competitive commercial real estate.

Mike Flanagan
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The Hidden Cost of Outsourced Amenities: Why Portfolio-Wide Integration is the Future of CRE - Proximity workspace management
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The Hidden Cost of Outsourced Amenities: Why Portfolio-Wide Integration is the Future of CRE

Most landlords are unknowingly surrendering their most valuable asset—the direct relationship with their tenants. Here's why portfolio-wide integration is the only path forward for commercial real estate owners who want to reclaim control.

Mike Flanagan
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From Parking Gate to Breakout Room: How Proximity Orchestrates the Complete Visitor and Meeting Experience - Proximity workspace management
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From Parking Gate to Breakout Room: How Proximity Orchestrates the Complete Visitor and Meeting Experience

Most platforms claim to integrate access control, visitor management, and room bookings. Proximity actually connects every checkpoint in the journey—from the parking gate through turnstiles, security, meeting rooms, and every adjacent space your guests need. Here's how our Building Operating System choreographs the complete experience with dynamic access control and just-in-time provisioning.

Josh Freed
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