ReCity Network

What ReCity Network does

ReCity Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit collaborative workspace operating from a single 112 Broadway Street location in downtown Durham, North Carolina, founded around 2015 by KJ Hill under the legal entity The Hope Project Live Love Serve. It provides shared infrastructure — coworking memberships (Virtual Office $49/month, Weekday Coworking $99/month, All-Access $179/month, Dedicated Desk $299/month, Private Office $499/month, and a newly launched Premium Storefront Office tier), a 3,300 sq ft event space for up to 225 guests, and hourly conference rooms ($50/hr public, $25/hr member) — to roughly 85+ member organizations and 300+ active individuals spanning nonprofits, social enterprises, civic groups, founders, freelancers, and remote workers.

The core platform combines physical real estate with a self-serve technology layer (CoworksApp for booking and membership management) and proprietary community assets: the ReCity Directory (150+ institutional leaders with ED contact data, projects, and grant asks) and the ReCity Vault (resource and grant intelligence library). Programming is delivered through weekly Coffee Conversations, monthly ReCity Labs working sessions, the ReCity Chronicles podcast, and a recurring Free Coworking Day. 100% of event space proceeds are directed to subsidizing member organization rents and memberships, and individual donations are processed through GoFundMe Pro.

Revenue is generated across five streams: recurring membership subscriptions, usage-based conference and event rentals, four-tier corporate sponsorships ($5K to $50K+), and individual tax-deductible donations. A 4,000 sq ft storefront build-out with six premium offices opened in 2025–2026 to add higher-ARPU dedicated workspace, while a LEAP AI-literacy workshop series with isonew extends the offering into capability programming. The organization employs approximately 7 staff plus a contracted cleaning team, with governance provided by a seven-person Board of Directors.

Name

ReCity Network

Legal name

The Hope Project Live Love Serve

Website

https://recitynetwork.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ReCity Network is a Durham, NC-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a collaborative workspace that provides shared coworking, event, and conference infrastructure to 85+ member nonprofits, social enterprises, founders, and remote workers under one roof.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Collaborative Coworking and Office Space

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (561210), Business Support Services (5614)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Conference Centers & Dedicated Meeting Venues (THAHAAAB)

Keywords

• Collaborative workspace
• Nonprofit coworking
• Event space rental
• Community office space
• Social impact hub

Headquarters

HQ city

Durham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Coworking Memberships: Monthly recurring revenue from virtual office, weekday coworking, all-access, dedicated desk, and private office memberships. All tiers are month-to-month with no long-term contracts.
2. Event Space Rentals: 3,300 sq ft event space rental for up to 225 guests. 100% of proceeds subsidize memberships and rents for member organizations.
3. Conference Room Rentals: Hourly rental of private meeting rooms. $50/hr public rate, $25/hr member rate. Training lab and event space available by inquiry.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Four-tier partnership program (Partner $5,000, Impact Partner $10,000-$24,999, Community Partner $25,000-$49,999, Founding Partner $50,000+) offering naming rights, volunteer programs, and impact data.
5. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations through GoFundMe. Monthly giving tiers at $25, $50, $100/month or custom amounts. Funds subsidized memberships for organizations that cannot afford full rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

ReCity Network operates a shared collaborative workspace and event facility at 112 Broadway in downtown Durham, NC, housing 85+ nonprofit, civic, and social enterprise member organizations. The core offering consists of monthly coworking and office memberships (Virtual Office, Weekday Coworking, All-Access Coworking, Dedicated Desk, Private Office, Premium Storefront Office), hourly conference room rentals, and a 3,300 sq ft event space, all bundled with shared amenities (WiFi, parking, coffee, printing) and embedded in a curated community with directory and resource library access.

Product overview

ReCity Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit collaborative workspace providing shared infrastructure, community, and programming for organizations working toward social good in Durham, NC. The offering is a platform-plus-modules architecture built around physical coworking and office space (Virtual Office, Weekday Coworking, All-Access Coworking, Dedicated Desk, Private Office, and Premium Storefront Office) supplemented by event and conference room rentals, and value-added community services (ReCity Directory, ReCity Vault, ReCity Labs, Coffee Conversations, Free Coworking Day). A documentary podcast series, ReCity Chronicles, extends the brand into content. Corporate sponsorships and individual donations provide additional revenue support for subsidized memberships. All memberships include core amenities: free downtown parking, conference rooms, printing, coffee and tea, high-speed WiFi, and monthly member events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Virtual Office Business address and mail service at 112 Broadway St, Durham, with mailbox handling, free downtown parking when visiting, discounted conference room and training lab access, monthly ReCity Labs programming, and access to the ReCity Directory of 150+ leaders. Designed for organizations building presence from elsewhere.
• Weekday Coworking Shared workspace access Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with high-speed fiber WiFi, coffee and tea, free downtown parking, discounted conference and training rooms, and monthly member events. Designed for solo founders who need 9-to-5 access.
• All-Access Coworking Full 7-day access from 8 AM to 10 PM with mailbox and business address, conference and training rooms, free downtown parking, monthly member events, and dedicated organization profile in the ReCity Directory. Designed for organizations ready to be fully embedded in Durham's social impact ecosystem.
• Dedicated Desk Reserved desk or semi-private space with 7-day access, conference and training room hours included. Designed for individuals needing a permanent workspace in the building.
• Private Office Private, lockable office suite throughout the building for organizations needing dedicated enclosed space with all membership amenities.
• Premium Storefront Office Brand-new 4,000 sq ft storefront build-out with 6 premium private street-front offices on 112 Broadway. Designed for teams of 1-5 people with 7-day, 8 AM - 10 PM access and all membership amenities included, including coffee shop and private conference rooms.
• Day Pass Single-day workspace access with high-speed fiber internet, coffee, kitchen access, open seating from 8 AM to 5 PM, and opportunity to network with the organizations in the building. Lowest-friction way to try ReCity.
• Event Space Rental 3,300 sq ft downtown Durham event space at 112 Broadway with capacity for up to 225 guests. Includes AV equipment (HD projector, screen, mics, speakers), catering-ready kitchen, 85 on-site parking spaces, flexible layouts, and on-site support. 100% of proceeds subsidize membership and rent for member organizations. Used for weddings, panels, fundraisers, trainings, and community gatherings.
• Conference Room Rental Private meeting rooms bookable by the hour with AV included and free parking. $50/hour public rate, $25/hour member rate. Rooms accommodate 4-12 people with TV displays, video conferencing, whiteboards, and gigabit WiFi.
• Corporate Partnership Program Four-tier partnership program offering institutional engagement with Durham's social impact sector: Partner ($5,000/year), Impact Partner ($10,000-$24,999/year), Community Partner ($25,000-$49,999/year), and Founding Partner ($50,000+/year). Includes naming rights, volunteer programs, impact briefings, and ESG/CSR reporting support with alignment to GRI, SASB, TCFD frameworks.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85+ member organizations subsidized through event proceeds
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Liturgy Beverage CompanyminorOthersLocal coffee roaster providing coffee on tap for ReCity members. Supplies Liturgy coffee and tea in the ReCity kitchen. Supports local Durham businesses within the ecosystem.
• CoworksAppcoreTechnology or IntegrationMembership management and booking platform powering ReCity's self-serve sales. Handles membership signup, day passes, conference room bookings, and tour scheduling.
• GoFundMecoreTechnology or IntegrationDonation processing platform for individual giving. ReCity uses GoFundMe Pro for secure monthly and one-time tax-deductible donations.
• isonewcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital studio providing LEAP - hands-on AI program for mission-driven teams. Practical workshops on implementing AI in real workflows. Cohorts with dates announced. isonew built ReCity's website.
• Dr. Sam BayerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTEDxDuke speaker hosting Win-Win Agent workshops at ReCity. Teaches participants to become Win-Win AGENTS - turning tension into trust, alignment, and win-win outcomes. Board member of ReCity.
• George Moves YoucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction company producing the ReCity Chronicles podcast series hosted by KJ Hill. Documentary audio episodes featuring organizations and leaders transforming Durham.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• WeWork: Largest global coworking and flexible office operator. Overlaps on coworking memberships, private offices, and event space, but operates at vastly larger scale and serves a for-profit client base.
• Industrious: Premium flexible office operator with national footprint. Comparable on coworking infrastructure, conference rooms, and event capabilities, but serves for-profit enterprise clients rather than nonprofit ecosystems.
• The Yard: Northeast U.S. coworking and event venue operator with multiple locations. Comparable on event space rental, coworking memberships, and conference rooms, though not mission-aligned.
• Workbar: New England coworking operator with shared workspaces, private offices, and conference room rentals. Comparable business model in coworking and meeting space, though serving for-profit SMBs.

Regional players

• Common Desk: Coworking operator in the U.S. South (Dallas, Atlanta, Charlotte). Comparable flexible workspace model including private offices, event venues, and conference rooms, but regional to Texas/southeast markets.

Direct peers

• B:CIVIC: Minnesota-based nonprofit coworking space specifically designed for civic and social-impact organizations. Closest U.S. analog to ReCity's mission-aligned shared infrastructure model.
• Impact Hub: Global network of impact-focused coworking and innovation hubs. Closest analog to ReCity's nonprofit-ecosystem model, with member communities curated around social entrepreneurship and shared programming.
• Centre for Social Innovation: Toronto-based nonprofit coworking operator with multiple locations housing social-purpose organizations. Comparable in mission (community of changemakers), member-driven programming, and event venue operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/recitynetwork

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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