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The Switch is on downtown Written by: Wynce Nolley Friday, 20 May 2011 Downtown Lafayette is starting to see a new trend in pod-style, pay-as-you-go office space rentals. In its March
30-April 26 issue, ABiz reported on the conversion of a building on the 400 block of
latest addition is The Switch, a pet project of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority set to open
at the end of May.
executive
director of the Opportunity Machine, a business accelerator and and incubator focused on developing technology-
what makes the region unique and a perfect test bed for innovative c Those who seek The Switch
and its 100 Central St. address will have the opportunity to rent a desk on a month-to-month basis without a long-term contract. These tenants will have access to high-speed Internet,
local phone service, and shared spaces such as conference rooms and break areas. Rental prices for facilities at The Switch are still being determined. �
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pecifically designed to promote interaction between the tenants there are no cubicles or walls between workstations. Creative professionals want to
office space to
individuals who may have previously worked from their home or other venues, �
� In the same tradition as The Offices at 444 Jefferson Street, The Switch is modeled after these types of workspaces
seen in New Orleans, Baton Rouge and other major cities around the country. Read more about The Switch in the upcoming issue of ABiz, out on newsstands Wednesday.