Coworking Space Review: Maroon, New Orleans

My Review Of Maroon In New Orleans

I visited Maroon on Friday, October 20, 2023, at 10:45 AM.

Rating: 3.9 stars Maroon is a coworking space for black entrepreneurs in New Orleans. Unfortunately, that doesn’t describe me, so I’m not the best person to review this space. Here’s everything I did learn on my visit to the space. Positives: Has a focus and target audience (if you’re in the target audience) which likely improves the networking Small space, so you’ll likely know everybody in the office Nice amenities for a small space: podcast studio, virtual and dedicated mailboxes, shower Negatives: Excludes a good portion of the population with its focus (ie. it’s not really an option for many coworkers) The 10 private offices are full (that’s not a negative, per se, it’s just not an option for newcomers right now) The space was completely empty and I get the feeling individual coworking memberships are low (a negative for a space that focuses on community) See where Maroon ranks amongst the best coworking spaces in New Orleans.

 

Coworking Space Details

• Name: Maroon
• Address: 1206 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130
• Website: Maroon Workspace
• Location: Downtown New Orleans (Central Business District) near the WW2 Museum
• Parking:
  • First-come, first-serve free parking lot (but it fills up)
  • Free, usually available street parking close by (underneath the freeway)
  • $150/month garages in the area
• Staff: Friendly, welcoming, informative

 

Who It’s For

Primarily for black entrepreneurs and black-owned small businesses seeking a collaborative and networking environment.

The poster below is featured at the front of the coworking space, visible from the street. This is the community they are looking to build at Maroon.

• If this vibes with your beliefs, then this will be a nice, small space to work and network.
• If this doesn’t describe you, you’ll need to look at other New Orleans coworking options like Scale New Orleans (two blocks away) and The Shop at CAC (three blocks away)

 

Amenities

• Reception Services: Staffed desk managing mail and package deliveries.
• Meeting Space: Equipped conference rooms with modern technology for seamless meetings.
• Technology: High-speed Wi-Fi, IT support, and business-class printing facilities.
• Transportation: Convenient onsite parking availability.
• Community Engagement: A strong focus on community involvement and events (although it was completely empty the day I was there)
• Kitchen: A fully-equipped kitchen with coffee and wine on tap, plus snack options.
• Programming: Entrepreneurial and cultural programming, offering resources for small business development.

 

Pricing & Membership Plans

You’ll need to inquire about pricing, but here are the packages Maroon offers.

• Commons: Access to common areas with various amenities.
• Dedicated Desk: Personal desk space in a shared office environment.
• Private Office: Currently full, indicating a high demand for dedicated space.
• Day Pass: Flexible access option for transient or occasional use.
• Meetings & Events: Facilities available for professional and social gatherings.
• Podcast Studio: Specialized space for digital content creation.

You can book a tour or find out more here.