The use of noncompete spaces are limiting options for co - workspace operators in Chicago . An analysis of Class A offices in downtown Chicago by Cushman & Wakefield found that 45 out of 86 properties have co - working tenants with a noncompete clause with their landlord or that are in a space large enough to exclude other co - working firms . That leaves just 22 Class A buildings for co-working providers to pursue downtown, according to the report. After ruling out properties with less than the minimum necessary space , there are just 22 Class A buildings available for co - workspace operators in the downtown area , according to the report .
The use of noncompete spaces are limiting options for co - workspace operators in Chicago . An analysis of Class A offices in downtown Chicago by Cushman & Wakefield found that 45 out of 86 properties have co - working tenants with a noncompete clause with their landlord or that are in a space large enough to exclude other co - working firms . After ruling out properties with less than the minimum necessary space , there are just 22 Class A buildings available for co - workspace operators in the downtown area , according to the report .