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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
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* 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 ===
* Shop Air is a must.
* 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)