Woven is pioneering a replicable model for community-owned gathering spaces that fight isolation and strengthen neighborhoods.
We help people launch co-op owned cafes and community centers – third places that belong to the people around them.
We are early-stage, mission-driven, and looking for supporters, community members, and co-op operators ready to help us build this movement.
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Why Third Place Co-Ops Matter
Homes are where we live. Workplaces are where we perform. But where do we experience belonging? Most neighborhoods have lost that answer.
More than 1 in 3 adults report having no close neighbors they can turn to. Third place co-ops create the infrastructure for casual, repeated contact — the kind that turns strangers into community.
The cafe that was your town's living room. The community center that hosted everyone. Corporate chains can't fill that void — and they're not trying to. Community ownership can.
Membership in a co-op means you have a stake in your community's future. Not just a customer, but an owner. Every member vote shapes the space and its role in your neighborhood.
Everything to Launch your Thirp Place Co-Op
The complete framework communities need to launch and sustain member-owned gathering spaces – from your first meeting to your hundredth member.
Step-by-step guidance on site selection, member recruitment, legal formation, and pre-launch engagement. Built from real co-op launches, not theory.
Member management, event scheduling, financial dashboards, and communications tools – everything you need to run a space that actually works.
Ready-to-use bylaws, voting procedures, conflict resolution frameworks, and board structures that keep member-ownership functioning fairly.
Proven programming frameworks, event formats, and engagement tactics that turn initial interest into a loyal, active member base that keeps showing up.
Revenue streams, pricing models, and financial planning frameworks tailored specifically for member-owned hospitality businesses.
Connect with co-op founders across the country. Share what's working, troubleshoot challenges, and find mentors who've been through the journey.
How It Works
We guide co-op founders through every stage of the journey – no prior experience required.
Tell us where you are and what kind of space your community needs. We'll match you with our launch cohort for your city.
Access our complete launch framework, governance templates, and business model guides. Everything you need, in one place.
Recruit founding members, run your first community meetings, and start building the membership base your space needs to thrive.
With our platform powering operations and our network supporting you, launch a space your neighborhood will call its own.
Join the Movment
We're launching city by city with founding cohorts. Get early access, founding member pricing, and first say in how this shows up in your community.
Free to join. We'll notify you when we're ready to launch in your area.