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== Space requirements ==
 
== Space requirements ==
 
Previous hunts ([[Newhackspace]]; [[2011 New Space Search]]) have listed out relevant requirements. They're a good springboard.
 
Previous hunts ([[Newhackspace]]; [[2011 New Space Search]]) have listed out relevant requirements. They're a good springboard.
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=== Accessibility ===
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* Wide doorways
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* Hand rails in bathrooms
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* Elevator
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* if there are raised entryways, have some ramps that help people drive through
  
 
== Existing amenities ==
 
== Existing amenities ==

Revision as of 22:06, 5 March 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.


Location

  • Close to CTA is important
  • Close to metra is also useful

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


Rooms

  • Multiple single-occupancy bathrooms at minimum.
  • Shower in one of those bathrooms is a plus

Other utilities

Parking