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Sitting in the Skyroom of the Indy Hall Clubhouse, surrounded by vibrant art from Philly artists, Wally opens up about the importance of Indy Hall to him: "It’s more about making connections than it is about just getting work done. I’m happier here because I can say hi to folks." Wally is a recent returnee to Philadelphia from LA. And like many other members, he recognizes that Indy Hall is a lot more than just a workspace — it’s a lifeline to the city’s vibrant spirit, and a gateway to meaningful human connections. Wally tells me he first encountered Indy Hall when he was in college, and at the time the space seemed like a "mysterious, cool, and artsy" hub, but he wasn’t sure how it fit into his life. Fast forward several years and some time living in LA, he was dissatisfied with the disconnected feeling of working in his apartment so he started searching for a way to be more connected. "Working remotely has been a difficult transition for me as someone who enjoys talking to people," reflecting on how much he missed casual conversations and the energy that comes from being around people. It turns out, he wasn’t alone in that feeling, even within his own team!? His employer – a fully remote software development and design agency called Tamman, Inc., that focuses on human-centered and inclusive design – approached Indy Hall about a way for Wally and some of his fellow Philadelphia coworkers to start coming to the Indy Hall Clubhouse once a week or so.? Quickly, Wally and his teammates found that Indy Hall filled that “casual conversation” gap..and more! Unlike other coworking spaces he’d tried, Wally found that Indy Hall’s community felt more personal, less transactional. He recalls having a meaningful conversation with Adam, one of Indy Hall’s community leaders, who introduced him to members with shared interests: "It was immediately more community-focused than anywhere else I’d been." He found himself not just working, but genuinely connecting with people outside his own company, bonding over shared passions, and making new friends.? With a smile on his face Wally sums up the Indy Hall community “Everyone in this building would pass the shopping cart test. There’s a vibe here," with a smile he continues, "It’s energizing, and it just makes me happy." For Wally, Indy Hall is more than a place to work, whether it’s with his direct teammates or alongside other members working on their own thing. For him, it’s a symbol of Philly’s spirit of collaboration and community, a space where connections are valued as much as the work being done. He’s grateful to have found a place where he feels right at home. "There’s a beating heart in this space that I think is not common, and it’s one of the defining characteristics of what makes it a cool place to be." Stopping by Indy Hall you might find Wally relaxing on the roof deck, taking in the serenity of the Philadelphia Skyline! Special thanks to Cameron Robinson for the photos & interview.

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What's cooler than being cool? Chilling out at the Indy Hall Clubhouse! ?? Our schedule is full of COOL events to end June and kick off July: ?? Sat, June 29 - Discordelphia Anniversary Party ??Sun, June 30 - Voices in Power: The Social Club ??Tue, July 02 - Roof Deck Slow Flow w/ Monarch Yoga ?? Wed, July 03 - Indy Hall Reading Club 1?? Fri, July 05 - First Friday @ Clubhouse ??Sat, July 06 - Side Project Saturday ?? Sat, July 06 - Voices in Power: Live Poetry & Open Mic Experience

What's cooler than being cool? Hanging out at the Indy Hall Clubhouse. ?? Beat the heat with us this week! https://jfdi.rsvp/ ?? TONIGHT - Collage Philadelphia presents: "Dialed In" ? Sat, June 22 - The 10th League Presents: Back in the Day ?? Sun, June 23 - The Female Takeover: The Green Room See you at the clubhouse! ??????????????????????

May ain't gone just yet! We've got a few more mixers & collabs in us. And don't forget, we're closed for Memorial Day on Monday (unless you're a keyholder or coming to Buds & Bubbly in the evening). All the links and details at https://jfdi.rsvp ?? ?? TONIGHT! Drink (or not!) and Draw. Tix still available! ?? Sun, May 26 - "The Throwback Jam" day party by Love Curators. 80's vibes on the rooftop from afternoon into the sunset ???? Mon, May 27 - Closed for Coworking on Memorial Day. Keyholders still welcome! ?? Wed, May 29 - Free Swim: Members-only evening coworking & member social ?? Thu, May 30 - Summer of Self-Employment Mixer with @freelancersu ?? Sat, June 1 - Members Only - Side Project Saturday ??? Sat, June 1 - Voices in Power: Poetry Open Mic Experience

Say it with me: mid-month-May-meetups! Seeya this week! ? ?? TONIGHT - Code for Philly Hack Night ? ?? Wed, May 15 - Art + Affirmations: Printmaking ? ?? Thu, May 16 - Philly JavaScript Club ? ?? Sat, May 18 - Side Project Saturday ? ?? Sun, May 19 - Carla Gamble's "Soulsthetic" Listening Party For complete schedule, visit jfdi.rsvp ??

It's the last full week of April, and our calendar is full with events, meetups, and more. [TONIGHT] Wed, April 24 ?? Free Swim: Evening Coworking & Member Social ?? Indy Hall Reading Club w/ Dave Walk Thu, April 25 ??5th Square Transit Committee Meeting ??Amplify Recap Sun, April 28 ?? Barnard Club: Brunch & Learn Check out jfdi.rsvp for our full schedule.??

This week, we have 2 opportunities to join out community roundtable on making better online spaces in 2024. Plus, so much more! Apr 17 ?? [Member-Only] Community Roundtable: Surviving & Thriving Online in 2024 ??Free Swim @ the Clubhouse: Evening coworking & member social Apr 19 ?? [Public] Community Roundtable: Surviving & Thriving Online in 2024 Apr 20 ?? Ensemble Companio's "Spolia": live chorale music Apr 21 ?? Baus Haus Presents: EXPOSURE! Live: PR & marketing mixer with live Q&A

The clouds have parted to reveal a full moon and a full community calendar. Check it out: ?? Apr 09: Code for Philly Hack Night. Meet fellow civic tech friends! ?? Apr 10: Broad Street Review Writers Day. Indy Hall welcomes BSR writers & contributors! ?? Apr 10: Indy Hall Reading Club w/ Dave Walk. Wind down with a good book and even better company. ?? Apr 11: Philly JavaScript Club. JS Club's Chasen Stark shares his expertise on Hot Module Replacement. ?? Apr 13: Drink (Or Not) & Draw. Sketch and doodle, all levels welcome! Visit https://lnkd.in/gsW9WdDP for more info. ??

We got a foolproof schedule for the first week of April: Tue, Apr 2 - ?? 5th Square Endorsed Candidates Meetup Wed, Apr 3 - ?? Free Swim: Evening Coworking & Member Social Thu, Apr 4 - ?? Civic Tech Happy Hour Fri, Apr 5: ?? First Friday at the Clubhouse ?? Live Music with Sofar Sounds Sat, Apr 6: ?? Side Project Saturday ?? Wine Culture Series: R&B Rooftop Party Visit https://jfdi.rsvp for more details ??