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What do we want in our new space?!?!
== Chicago TIF Zone Information ==
 
* Logan Square / Avondale: [http://egov.cityofchicago.org/webportal/COCWebPortal/COC_TIF/T_087_FullertonMilwaukeeFA.pdf]
* Other locations: [http://egov.cityofchicago.org/city/webportal/portalDeptCategoryAction.do?deptCategoryOID=-536899477&contentType=COC_EDITORIAL&topChannelName=Dept&entityName=Planning+And+Development&deptMainCategoryOID=-536886126]
== New Location Requirements ==
== New Location Requirements ==


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=== Prospective Neighborhoods ===
=== Prospective Neighborhoods ===
* Avondale
* Avondale - same neighborhood as currently - shawn
* UIC
* Uki-Village - jim
* Bridgeport
* Bucktown/wickerpark - jim
* West Loop
* Bridgeport - ryan
* Edgewater
* West Loop - anne
* same neighborhood as currently
* UIC - anne
* Logan Square - eli/shawn
* Pilsen - john/anne
==== Report should contain ====
* generating reports on each neighborhood - due January 31
** crime rate
** potential partners
** Alderman
*** history with local organizations
** public transport
*** 24/7 availability and bus tracker
** Parking availability
** food
** home despot/big box stores
** businesses
** local organizations
** how industrial is the area
** local schools


== Prospective buildings ==
== Prospective buildings ==
=== Resources ===
=== Resources ===
* Chicago Artists Resource Space Finder - http://www.chicagoartistsresource.org/spacefinder
* Chicago Artists Resource Space Finder - http://www.chicagoartistsresource.org/spacefinder
** including http://www.chicagoartistsresource.org/node/8848
* Get in contact with http://bubblydynamics.com/ they run a lot of our type of space and will probably be all for helping us find something useful
* Get in contact with http://bubblydynamics.com/ they run a lot of our type of space and will probably be all for helping us find something useful
* talk to the Transamoeba/Catalyst folks (burners), they run spaces that are... comparable
* talk to the Transamoeba/Catalyst folks (burners), they run spaces that are... comparable
* Edgewater Development Corporation - http://www.edgewaterdev.org/


=== Locations ===
=== Locations ===
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* ammenities
* ammenities
* cost
* cost
==== UIC ====
==== Uki-village ====
==== Bucktown/wickerpark ====
==== Bridgeport ====
==== Bridgeport ====
==== West Loop ====
==== West Loop ====
==== Edgewater ====
==== Edgewater ====
==== UIC ====


== Budget Projections ==
== Budget Projections ==
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==== John Stoner ====
==== John Stoner ====


* Dan Simborg: Transamoeba/Catalyst collective
* Dan Simborg: Transamoeba/Catalyst collective (Burning Man community groups)
* John Podmajersky: major property owner in Pilsen
* John Podmajersky: major property owner in Pilsen
* Michael Burton: Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation
* Michael Burton: Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation
* Payton Chung: works at Congress for New Urbanism
* Center for Neighborhood Technology
==== Shawn Blaszak ====
* Mark Norton: broker at Grubb & Ellis commercial real estate in Boston (my cousin)
* Jim Higdon: VP at Grubb & Ellis commercial real estate in Chicago.
==== Avner Shanan ====
* Gary Sigman: on the board of the Edgewater Development Corporation (my boss)


=== Other options: ===
=== Other options: ===
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==== Real Estate Agents ====
==== Real Estate Agents ====


* Shawn Blaszak is working with James Higdon from Grubb & Ellis commercial real estate company to search for potential buildings to lease.
* Steve Krzysiak is a licensed realtor with SourceOne Realty willing to represent and help PSO in anyway needed when acquiring a space, and will contribute his commission-taxes as a donation to PSO.
* Steve Krzysiak is a licensed realtor with SourceOne Realty willing to represent and help PSO in anyway needed when acquiring a space, and will contribute his commission-taxes as a donation to PSO.


==== Craigslist ====
==== Craigslist ====


Probably not a good idea to take seriously until we come close to move-out date. However, it is a good way to get a feel on what the rental market is like and what we can realistically expect.
Probably not a good idea to take seriously until we come close to move-out date. However, it is a good way to get a feel on what the rental market is like and what we can realistically expect.


==== Your Alderman ====
==== Your Alderman ====


They know what's going on in their wards. They want nonprofits like us.
They know what's going on in their wards. They want nonprofits like us.
==== Your eyes and ears ====
As you travel around the city, keep an eye out for properties for rent or sale, and promising neighborhoods.


== Other Thoughts ==
== Other Thoughts ==


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.
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.
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.
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* other information:
* other information:
* PS1 person investigating candidate:
* PS1 person investigating candidate:
=== address: 2150 S Canalport (Lacuna) ===
report for John's visit on 12/18/09
* contact info: Natalie Stubbs natalie.stubbs28@gmail.com 773 552 2355
* size: Various (saw one 3000 square foot space, another 5000 square foot space, in an 80,000 square foot building)
* price: $1.25-1.75/sq ft as of 12/18/09
* other information:
** loft spaces
** 3000 foot space finished on 4th floor, 5000 square foot on 5th not
** $1.25 for 5th floor space without natural light, $1.75 with
** nice view of city
** space for large rooftop deck--not built as of this visit
** small kitchen/bath on 4th floor
** large elevator
** They want to sell quickly. They are on a shorter timeline than us. Would not be a surprise if they had difficulty filling the building. Time is on our side with this candidate. Bears watching.
** from the email where we found this:
:::Short or long-term lease
:::All utilities included (HVAC, A/C, Electric, Water Usage)
:::Abundant on-site parking
:::Secured entry / In-house management
:::Large freight elevators
:::Exposed brick walls
:::Original timber wood style beams and wood floors
:::Updated lighting & electrical
:::Free WI-FI access
:::A sunny roof-top deck with northern panoramic views of the Chicago's famous skyline,
:::In-house gallery hosted by Byron Brazier, Jr of THE HEIR GALLERY.
:::In addition to its impressive size, LACUNA offers studios ranging from 250 to 1000+ sqft and can be modified to specific needs.
* PS1 person investigating candidate: John Stoner
== Space comparison table ==
{| Class="wikitable sortable" border="1" style="td { border: 1px solid #000000}" |-
!
! style="background: white; color: black" |2603 W. Barry (bigger portion)
! style="background: green; color: white" |2609 W. Barry
! style="background: white; color: black" |800 W. Huron
! style="background: green; color: white" |3354 N. Elston
! style="background: green; color: white" |1157 W. Grand
! style="background: white; color: black" |470 N. Milwaukee
! style="background: green; color: white" |4317 W. Irving Park
|-
!  Photos
|
|
* http://www.flickr.com/photos/tsaylor/sets/72157624978073654/
|
* http://www.flickr.com/photos/opacity/sets/72157625063829082/
| Uhh?
|
* http://www.flickr.com/photos/nathaner/sets/72157625003132733/
* http://www.flickr.com/photos/tsaylor/sets/72157625134413300/
|
* http://www.flickr.com/photos/nathaner/sets/72157624989277687/
* http://www.flickr.com/photos/opacity/sets/72157624989961549/
|
* http://www.flickr.com/photos/sblaszak/sets/72157625157738824/
|-
!  Size
| 7380
| 5120
| 2700
| ~2456 (expanded)
| 3900
| 2580
| 3400
|-
! $/Mo
| 3690
| 2500
| 2700
| 2050
| 2500
| 2580
| 2500
|-
! $/SqFt/Yr
| 5
| 5
| 12
| 10.04
| 7.69
| 12
| 8.82
|-
! Utilities
| Gas: 500-1200 Elec: 300-400
| separate
| $562.50
| Included in Rent
| separate
| separate
| separate
|-
! Kitchen
| style="background: yellow; color: black" |Hook ups
| style="background: yellow; color: black" |maybe, kitchen on shared wall in next unit.
| style="background: green; color: white" |~100sqft exclusive kitchenette
| style="background: yellow; color: black" |Partial kitchen (sink & fridge)
| style="background: red; color: white" |No
| style="background: red; color: white" |No
| style="background: red; color: white" |No
|-
! Server Room
| style="background: red; color: white" |No
| style="background: red; color: white" |No
| style="background: green; color: white" |Yes
| style="background: red; color: white" |No
| style="background: red; color: white" |No
| style="background: red; color: white" |No
| style="background: red; color: white" |No
|-
! Garage
| style="background: green; color: white" |Yes
| style="background: green; color: white" |Yes
| style="background: red; color: white" |No
| style="background: green; color: white" |Yes (shared)
| style="background: green; color: white" |3 OF 'EM! (one's even an airlock)
| style="background: green; color: white" |Yes
| style="background: green; color: white" |Yes
|-
! First floor
| style="background: green; color: white" |Yes
| style="background: green; color: white" |Yes
| style="background: red; color: white" |No
| style="background: green; color: white" |Yes
| style="background: green; color: white" |Yes
| style="background: green; color: white" |Yes
| style="background: green; color: white" |Yes
|-
! AC
| style="background: red; color: white" |No
| style="background: red; color: white" |No
| style="background: green; color: white" |Yes
| style="background: red; color: white" |No
| style="background: red; color: white" |No
| style="background: green; color: white" |Yes
| style="background: yellow; color: black" |Window possible
|-
! Heat
| style="background: green; color: white" |Yes
| style="background: green; color: white" |Yes
| style="background: green; color: white" |Yes
| style="background: yellow; color: black" |Yes, but only in the room next to the garage
| style="background: green; color: white" |Yes
| style="background: green; color: white" |Yes
| style="background: green; color: white" |Yes
|-
! Ventilation
| style="background: yellow; color: black" |Possible
| style="background: yellow; color: black" |Possible
| style="background: green; color: white" |Yes
| style="background: yellow; color: black" |Possible
| style="background: green; color: white" |Yes
| style="background: green; color: white" |Yes
| style="background: green; color: white" |Yes
|-
! Parking
| style="background: green; color: white" | Ample street, bikes in garage
| style="background: green; color: white" | Ample street, bikes in garage
| style="background: green; color: white" | 2 for rent, free parking nearby
| style="background: green; color: white" | Ample street, bikes in garage
| style="background: green; color: white" |Street
| style="background: yellow; color: black" |Some street, mostly metered
| style="background: green; color: white" | Ample street, no meters or numbered parking, bikes in garage
|-
! Transit
| style="background: green; color: white" | Blue line, Belmont bus
| style="background: green; color: white" | Blue line, Belmont bus
| style="background: green; color: white" | Blue line, Chicago bus, Halsted bus, Brown line
| style="background: green; color: white" | Blue line, Belmont bus
| style="background: green; color: white" | Grand Bus right in front, Blue line few blocks off
| style="background: green; color: white" | Grand Blue line on the same block
| style="background: green; color: white" | Irving Park Blue Line 0.3 miles down the street
|-
! Outdoor Space
| style="background: yellow; color: black" | ?
| style="background: yellow; color: black" | ?
| style="background: yellow; color: black" | ?
| style="background: green; color: white" | Garage accessible back alley
| style="background: green; color: white" | Garage(s) accessible back alley
| style="background: yellow; color: black" | Available but in plain view
| style="background: green; color: white" | Garage accessible back alley
|-
! Taken
| style="background: green; color: white" | No
| style="background: green; color: white" | No
| style="background: green; color: white" | No
| style="background: green; color: white" | No
| style="background: red; color: white" | Yes
| style="background: green; color: white" | No
| style="background: green; color: white" | No
|}
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