TidySpace Vote

TidySpace is set of policies forked from i3 Detroit which, when successfully implemented, should significantly decrease the amount of random stuff lying around the space.

sources:

• http://i3detroit.com/wi/index.php?title=Lost_and_Found_/_Graveyard
• http://www.tcmaker.org/wiki/doku.php?id=facilities:equipment:parking_tags

This proposal also exists as a Google Doc. In fact, it might be better to read it there. Comments are open and actively viewed by the author.

Sponsor

Colin Parsons

History

June 13, 2013 - Proposed

Language

Parking Permit

What it is

This green tag should be placed on any item, project or materials used for personal or group projects, which are too large to store in personal locker or shelf space. Items with a properly issued parking permit must be kept in a container or on a shelf and must not obstruct pathways or workspace. Permits expire after 30 days, or on the date selected by the issuer, whichever comes first.

Who can issue

Parking permits may be issued or renewed by any officer, director, or area host, but renewals can be overruled by a majority vote of the same. Permit renewals follow the same process as new permits. The individual responsible for the material should be notified immediately of the date of issue so they can honor the term of the permit.

What’s on the form

The tag includes a brief description of the material covered, the maximum square footage taken up by the material, the name and contact information of the individual responsible for the material, the date the permit expires and the name and signature of the issuer.

Parking Ticket

What it is

This red tag should be placed on any item, project or materials found in the space without an owner or any indication how long it will be there or who owns it, or if the material is obstructing a walkway, common work areas or work surfaces, or is otherwise stored in a manner that is dangerous to the material or individuals passing by.

Who can issue

Parking tickets may be issued by any officer, director, or area host.

What’s on the form

The tag includes space for a brief description of the material in question, instructions for the owner of the item, the name of the individual issuing the ticket, and the date of issue.

What happens to ticketed items

The ticket can be struck by the issue of a valid parking permit, or in the case of space property, proper labeling and storage. Ticketed material may be moved out of the way or placed in a Wut Zone, but must not be moved to Limbo until the 72 hours after the ticket is issued. The issuer, and/or area host, accepts the obligation to make a good-faith effort to contact the person responsible for the material (if known) to let them know their material should be retrieved or marked with a valid parking permit.

Parking Request

What it is

This yellow tag should be placed on any item or group of items that looks like it might be in need of either a parking permit or parking ticket. These exist so that any member can flag items needing permits/tickets and bring them to the attention of area hosts. A web form will be created for notifying area hosts of parking requests.

Who can issue

Requests can be issued by any member.

What’s on the form

The tag includes space for a brief description of the material in question, check boxes to indicate the nature of the request (ticket or permit), the name of the individual issuing the request, and the date of issue.

Limbo

What it is

Limbo is a clearly marked and well lit set of shelves dedicated to almost-trash. Everything brought into limbo is marked with a date. Date marking apparatus is attached to the shelf. Anyone may remove anything from Limbo at any time. Area hosts will periodically clear out the oldest items.

What can be put in Limbo and who can put it there?

• Area hosts: Items with valid parking tickets issued more than 2 weeks in the past
• Area hosts: Items that have been in the lost and found for more than a month
• All members: Items you own

Limbo rules:

• Do not bring items to PS:One specifically to put in Limbo. [note: we need a space for incoming donations and a digital form for offering donations]
• Items in the Limbo MUST be dated so that old items can be cleaned out
• If an item is of a known level of brokenness, label as such
• Items must fit on the shelves. You can make room by (re)moving or disassembling other items
• Anyone may remove anything from Limbo at any time
• If you take something out of Limbo for personal use, it must be stored properly

Wut Zones

What what they are

Each hosted area has a Wut Zone, a marked space designated for items in need of a home. The area hosts will sort through these areas as often as they’re able, but other members can also help.

What to put in a Wut Zone

• Things that probably belong somewhere nearby (have a look around first)
• Things that aren’t obviously useful, but aren’t obviously trash
• Things that bear no indication of where they belong

What happens to things in Wut Zones

Things found in Wut Zones will be sorted by anyone. If you encounter a populated Wut Zone, do this:

• Put the item where it belongs (if you definitely know where it goes)
• Designate a new home with a labeled bin, shelf, pegboard outline, or similar (let the area host know, chances are they’ll appreciate it)
• Take item to lost and found

• Only area hosts are allowed to
• Issue parking tickets
• Throw items away
• Take items to Limbo

Lost and Found

Small personal items (cell phones, wallets, multitools, hats, etc.) should be placed in the Lost and Found.

• Label found items with date and location found
• Items must remain in Lost and Found for a minimum of one month before they are moved to Limbo
• Try to inform the owner
• Communicate privately if possible
• Post to the list when the owner is unknown
• Include "[found]" in the subject line