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== 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 - same neighborhood as currently | * Avondale - same neighborhood as currently - shawn | ||
* Uki-Village | * Uki-Village - jim | ||
* Bucktown/wickerpark | * Bucktown/wickerpark - jim | ||
* Bridgeport | * Bridgeport - ryan | ||
* West Loop | * West Loop - anne | ||
* | * 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 | ||
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==== Craigslist ==== | ==== Craigslist ==== | ||
Probably not a good idea to take seriously until we come close to move-out date. | 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 ==== | ||
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== Other Thoughts == | == Other Thoughts == | ||
What do you think the relation between members and available space is? | 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 | |||
|} | |||