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PS:1 will not be able to fit in its current space forever. Opinions on when the move should happen are varied, but we should enter any process well-informed and ready to make a good decision. | PS:1 will not be able to fit in its current space forever. Opinions on when the move should happen are varied, but we should enter any process well-informed and ready to make a good decision. | ||
+ | == The space == | ||
+ | * Industrial flex - commercial zoning or betterff | ||
+ | * 13,000 square feet as a minimum | ||
+ | * Existing office/lounge space is desirable. | ||
+ | ** If we book with a legitimate company, they may have available the services of an architect/planner and offer buildout as part of a lease | ||
+ | * | ||
== Location == | == Location == | ||
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* Ample household circuits in all rooms - at least 2 20A circuits per room for lounge/classroom. 4 20A circuits for electronics. 8+ 20A circuits in shop, to be distributed by overhead cord reels, in addition to circuits for tools. | * Ample household circuits in all rooms - at least 2 20A circuits per room for lounge/classroom. 4 20A circuits for electronics. 8+ 20A circuits in shop, to be distributed by overhead cord reels, in addition to circuits for tools. | ||
* 3 phase is a must. Bonus points for disconnects in place around shop space | * 3 phase is a must. Bonus points for disconnects in place around shop space | ||
− | * | + | * 400 amp service for the building |
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=== Rooms === | === Rooms === | ||
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* Shower in one of those bathrooms is a plus | * Shower in one of those bathrooms is a plus | ||
* A room to hold meetings/classes/lectures, separate from project working areas. | * A room to hold meetings/classes/lectures, separate from project working areas. | ||
+ | * Small, offfice-like rooms for quiet workspace | ||
=== Other utilities === | === Other utilities === | ||
− | * | + | * Existing shop air |
− | + | * Existing dust/fume extraction and ventilation? Feasibility of install? | |
+ | * | ||
== Parking == | == Parking == | ||
+ | * Free street parking has been sufficient in our current space | ||
+ | * If there's a lot on site, 15-20 spaces would probably be the minimum for usefulness (think events like LUG) |
Revision as of 16:31, 29 July 2014
PS:1 will not be able to fit in its current space forever. Opinions on when the move should happen are varied, but we should enter any process well-informed and ready to make a good decision.
The space
- Industrial flex - commercial zoning or betterff
- 13,000 square feet as a minimum
- Existing office/lounge space is desirable.
- If we book with a legitimate company, they may have available the services of an architect/planner and offer buildout as part of a lease
Location
- Close to CTA is important.
- Close to metra is also useful.
- Closer to downtown can encourage groups (similar to LUG) to meet at the space.
- Maybe something like an abandoned school, shuttered Dominick's, old warehouse, etc.
Space requirements
Previous hunts (Newhackspace; 2011 New Space Search) have listed out relevant requirements. They're a good springboard.
Accessibility
- Wide doorways
- Hand rails in bathrooms
- Elevator
- if there are raised entryways, have some ramps that help people drive through
Existing amenities
Power
- Ample household circuits in all rooms - at least 2 20A circuits per room for lounge/classroom. 4 20A circuits for electronics. 8+ 20A circuits in shop, to be distributed by overhead cord reels, in addition to circuits for tools.
- 3 phase is a must. Bonus points for disconnects in place around shop space
- 400 amp service for the building
Rooms
- Multiple single-occupancy bathrooms at minimum.
- Shower in one of those bathrooms is a plus
- A room to hold meetings/classes/lectures, separate from project working areas.
- Small, offfice-like rooms for quiet workspace
Other utilities
- Existing shop air
- Existing dust/fume extraction and ventilation? Feasibility of install?
Parking
- Free street parking has been sufficient in our current space
- If there's a lot on site, 15-20 spaces would probably be the minimum for usefulness (think events like LUG)