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* 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.
* 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
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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.
* A room to hold meetings/classes/lectures, separate from project working areas.