The merging of office buildings into the city structure is worth showing a concrete example. Łużycka Office and the adjacent office Łużycka Plus create a business center in Gdynia. These buildings are not only business places but they are becoming a part of the broadly understood district. They are located in close proximity to the city center next to the Pomeranian Science and Technology Park and the biggest shopping center in the voivodship as well as between two housing estates in the districts of Redłowo and Witomino. Thus, they meet the condition of "fitting" the public zone such as location in the neighborhood of housing estates. The location of the complex enables easy access to public communication thanks to stops of suburban railway. The complex is becoming a part of the district also due to facilitations for inhabitants. "Mały Einstein" kindergarten operates in Łużycka Plus, whereas playground is located next to building A of the Łużycka Office Park complex – it is one of not so many "office" kindergartens in Tricity. According to data provided by owners of this place, it is crucial that not only employees hired by tenants of the buildings owned by Allcon Investments but also people from the outside benefit from the kindergarten. As we can see, there are no obstacles for the office park to become a playground for children – emphasizes Halina Gniadecka.
Is office a good place for children?
Undoubtedly, parents have many concerns when their children are about to go to kindergarten. They are often more afraid of this situation than their own children. These concerns are related to e.g. behavior of their children in a new environment among other children and whether a place chosen by them is appropriate. Parents are often disturbed with air-conditioning, which is seen by them as a source of future diseases. The argument of air-conditioned rooms is often taken into consideration – windows in offices are not usually opened. In times of new technologies and regular exchange and maintenance of proper difference between external and internal temperature, the air conditioning is completely safe. The proof for that is the permit of sanitary inspectorate for running kindergartens in offices as well as compulsory survey of air quality, which clearly excludes threats resulting from spending time in air-conditioned rooms – explains Magdalena Rutkowska-Dolna, Co-founder of Mały Einstein.
Supportive manager is of great importance
Many managers or owners of offices would like to open a kindergarten in their office building. However, they should remember that such place imposes special requirements on premises. Fortunately, many areas for such business activity are available on the market. The role of manager is even more important, since after establishment of kindergarten, tenants expect support from them. Cooperation with manager is extremely crucial, because there are situations which require mutual understanding, toleration and help. We often benefit from the kindness of manager of Łużycka Plus, who solves many seemingly difficult situations in a friendly and constructive way – says Magdalena Dolna.
Kindergarten in the office allows parents to combine professional and private life more easily. It eliminates problems related to every-day commuting to kindergarten, which is often located far-away from the place of residence or work. Mothers and fathers can feel more comfortable and safe when their children are closer to them. Additionally, children in such kindergartens are provided with conditions which are similar to those found in other places of such type. Kindergarten in the office can be also a source of benefits for both owner of property and tenants. These are economic and image profits. Brands begin to create themselves as employers who are friendly to families, which is an asset at retention of foregoing employees or hiring new ones. Moreover, any office with such service is more engaged in life of inhabitants of a particular district and becomes an integral part of the city structure.
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