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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. | 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. | ||
== The space == | |||
* Industrial flex - commercial zoning or betterff | |||
* 13,000 square feet as a minimum | |||
* Existing office/lounge space is desirable. | |||
** If we book with a legitimate company, they may have available the services of an architect/planner and offer buildout as part of a lease | |||
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== Location == | == Location == | ||
* Close to CTA is important | * Close to CTA is important. | ||
* Close to metra is also useful | * Close to metra is also useful. | ||
* Closer to downtown can encourage groups (similar to LUG) to meet at the space. | |||
* Maybe something like an abandoned school, shuttered Dominick's, old warehouse, etc. | |||
== Space requirements == | == Space requirements == | ||
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=== Power === | === 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. | * 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 | * 3 phase is a must. Bonus points for disconnects in place around shop space | ||
* 400 amp service for the building | |||
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=== Rooms === | === Rooms === | ||
* Multiple single-occupancy bathrooms at minimum. | * Multiple single-occupancy bathrooms at minimum. | ||
* Shower in one of those bathrooms is a plus | * Shower in one of those bathrooms is a plus | ||
* A room to hold meetings/classes/lectures, separate from project working areas. | |||
* Small, offfice-like rooms for quiet workspace | |||
=== Other utilities === | === Other utilities === | ||
* Existing shop air | |||
* Existing dust/fume extraction and ventilation? Feasibility of install? | |||
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== Parking == | |||
* Free street parking has been sufficient in our current space | |||
* If there's a lot on site, 15-20 spaces would probably be the minimum for usefulness (think events like LUG) | |||
== | == The Process == | ||
* Begin search ~9 months before move-in date | |||
* "real" companies will offer incentives for quality lessees and long-term leases | |||
** build out, services of building planner | |||
** start of occupancy months in advance of start of payment - allow us to possess two spaces simultaneously for an orderly move | |||
* our neighborhood is very close to PMD zoning | |||
** http://secondcityzoning.org/zone/PMD | |||
** this is good for us | |||
* find and hire real estate lawyer | |||
