A new coworking and makerspace for all ages has opened in a former fire station in Altavista.
The Spark Innovation Center, which opened earlier this month, offers private office space, a conference room, 3D printers, a laser cutter, large-scale printers, a heat press and wireless internet access.
Renovations began at the 508 7th Street site in 2020 after Altavista on Track, the town’s Main Street group, was looking for opportunities in the downtown area, said Jamie Gillespie, business and community engagement coordinator for the center.
A feasibility study brought about the idea for a community hub for innovation that could serve all ages.
“This center has something for everybody,” she said. “It’s not just office space. It’s not just coworking space. We’ll be doing a lot of things here, so I would encourage people to come in and check it out. We really want this…
