SAN FRANCISCO, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Peerspace, the leading marketplace for hourly venue rentals for events, productions, and meetings, today announces its third annual Open Door Awards, expanding its celebration of inspiring spaces across the globe.

Read Time: 5 minutesTech Topics In This Article: side hustles, event spacesThe side hustle. In an era where even those with seemingly stable tech salaries feel the pinch, the quest for an extra income stream has become a near-universal pursuit. For Atlanta-based data engineer Alicia Arnold, building a side hustle started when she realized she could turn her knack for hosting into a thriving event space rental gig on Peerspace.Arnold, a self-proclaimed “hostess with the mostess,” had already found success in buying and renting properties to longer-term tenants in the Atlanta area. While she thought about listing things on Airbnb, she found it to be more labor-intensive than she desired with the demands of her full-time job. Seeking a more streamlined side hustle, she stumbled upon Peerspace as a solution for her newly acquired event space just north of Atlanta’s I-285 corridor.For those unfamiliar, Peerspace operates as a curated platform connecting individuals and businesses with unique spaces for a variety of purposes, from photoshoots and workshops to corporate meetings and intimate gatherings. After launching in the Atlanta market in 2018, the Peerspace platform has expanded to now boast over 2,000 hosts and 2,600 diverse spaces across the city.These range from blank canvases and creative studios to fully equipped suites, like the one Arnold now manages.Arnold’s space quickly proved its versatility, attracting bookings for baby showers, bridal celebrations, workshops, seminars, birthdays, dinners, meetings, photography sessions, pop-up shops, and business mixers