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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 == | ||
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* 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 | ||
=== Rooms === | === Rooms === | ||
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* 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. | ||
* 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 == | == 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) | |||