Newhackspace

What do we want in our new space?!?!

Space Requirements

• 5000 ft2 - 10000 ft2 or 460 m2 to 930 m2
• move in date on or after September 15th
• We will probably need about 1 month to move into the new space and we need at least a Six month agreement from April 15th, the earliest we could get out is October 15

Desired Resources

• shower
• more space > 1500
• natural light
• High Ceilings > 16'
• a real kitchen - room to move around in
• bathroom that doesn't smell
• Decent heating/control of our own heating
• very close to a bus stop/el stop
• Ventilation
• Good power - we only have 2x110V breakers we need more and also access to at least 220V and 220V 3-phase
• Decent neighborhood - check chicagocrime.org
• Food near by that is of high quality
• Storage - room for lockers and materials
• access to water in the space
• ability to modify/improve the structure to test out green tech (thus lowering our heating bills) and to get a discount on rent for it.
• Garage Door
• Secure Entrances

Prospective Neighborhoods

• Avondale
• UIC

Prospective buildings

Resources

• Chicago Artists Resource Space Finder - http://www.chicagoartistsresource.org/spacefinder

Locations

Avondale

Sample 1

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Budget Projections

Currently we have 37 full members and 5 members at the starving hackers rate, which puts out monthly income at $1800/mo.

What do you think the relation between members and available space is? I estimate that we will experience greater than linear growth for a linear increase in space.

To clarify, I feel that the difference in member capacity between a space that is 3000 sq. ft. and one that is 4500 sq. ft. is more than 50% of the first space.