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| + | This is the original page we used to discuss a first location for Bloominglabs (2009). It is only still around for historical purposes. | ||
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==Prospective Locations for the Bloomington Hackerspace== | ==Prospective Locations for the Bloomington Hackerspace== | ||
| − | So lets collect some locations that may meet our potential needs. If possible post a google-maps reference. Also we can post info on commercial | + | So lets collect some locations that may meet our potential needs. If possible post a google-maps reference. Also we can post info on commercial real-estate agents. |
====Basic Requirements:==== | ====Basic Requirements:==== | ||
* Needs to be inside or close to Bloomington | * Needs to be inside or close to Bloomington | ||
| + | ** being close to a bus line is a big benefit. I won't say its a requirement, but it will definitely attract more students who don't have their own transportation. | ||
* Cheap rent | * Cheap rent | ||
* further items as discussed | * further items as discussed | ||
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==== Other things to consider about location:==== | ==== Other things to consider about location:==== | ||
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* At least basic parking accommodations, hopefully enough for at least 5-10 cars, more is better | * At least basic parking accommodations, hopefully enough for at least 5-10 cars, more is better | ||
* Garage entrance might be nice, but certainly not required (allows more ventilation, also car hacking) | * Garage entrance might be nice, but certainly not required (allows more ventilation, also car hacking) | ||
| + | * A restroom may not be mandatory but should be considered | ||
| + | * A place to put up Ham radio antennas and/or free-to-air dishes outdoors might be nice | ||
* A fixer-upper might also be in order, up for discussion based on locations found | * A fixer-upper might also be in order, up for discussion based on locations found | ||
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== Important things to inspect when checking out locations == | == Important things to inspect when checking out locations == | ||
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* verify utilities available (power, water, trash, restroom a plus, net access) | * verify utilities available (power, water, trash, restroom a plus, net access) | ||
* does it have 3-phase power available? Any other types of power? (2phase, current capacity) | * does it have 3-phase power available? Any other types of power? (2phase, current capacity) | ||
| + | * also apparently industrial power areas can have higher power rates, need to verify with agent or power company | ||
* who are the neighbors? any problems with burglary or vandalism in the area? | * who are the neighbors? any problems with burglary or vandalism in the area? | ||
| + | * do they care if we install outdoor antennas or dishes? | ||
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The order of the listing presently does not indicate order of preference. | The order of the listing presently does not indicate order of preference. | ||
| − | * [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&ll=39. | + | * [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&t=h&msa=0&msid=111635535411788622867.000469572935f931db8d6&ll=39.139913,-86.53759&spn=0.157906,0.2108&z=12 BHS Candidates on a shared Google map] |
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| − | * | + | * Fountain Square - Central, basement offices are cheap (like $200/month, includes utils), proximity to other things like Game Preserve, resturants. Smithville has talked about wiring the building with ethernet jacks before. Downtown may make it easier to get others involved. |
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| − | * | + | * Empty lot on North-East corner of 10th and Walnut for lease: 339-9128 / size: 87'x132' |
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| + | ==== Bloomington Mini-warehouses ==== | ||
| + | * BHS candidate #1 on google map | ||
| + | * 339-4221 | ||
| + | They (Dirk) called me back on 6-10-09, possibly had a space that could hold 3 cars with electricity, | ||
| + | restroom access, overhead garage door with high ceilings for about $600 a month. He was going to | ||
| + | check with an associate to see if they had any smaller spaces with power for a cheaper price. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:00, 15 December 2016
This is the original page we used to discuss a first location for Bloominglabs (2009). It is only still around for historical purposes.
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[edit] Prospective Locations for the Bloomington Hackerspace
So lets collect some locations that may meet our potential needs. If possible post a google-maps reference. Also we can post info on commercial real-estate agents.
[edit] Basic Requirements:
- Needs to be inside or close to Bloomington
- being close to a bus line is a big benefit. I won't say its a requirement, but it will definitely attract more students who don't have their own transportation.
- Cheap rent
- further items as discussed
[edit] Other things to consider about location:
- Probably want something industrial - lower rent and no noise restrictions
- At least basic parking accommodations, hopefully enough for at least 5-10 cars, more is better
- Garage entrance might be nice, but certainly not required (allows more ventilation, also car hacking)
- A restroom may not be mandatory but should be considered
- A place to put up Ham radio antennas and/or free-to-air dishes outdoors might be nice
- A fixer-upper might also be in order, up for discussion based on locations found
[edit] Important things to inspect when checking out locations
- verify the roof does not leak, look for freshly repaired ceilings/walls
- verify utilities available (power, water, trash, restroom a plus, net access)
- does it have 3-phase power available? Any other types of power? (2phase, current capacity)
- also apparently industrial power areas can have higher power rates, need to verify with agent or power company
- who are the neighbors? any problems with burglary or vandalism in the area?
- do they care if we install outdoor antennas or dishes?
[edit] Potential Locations
The order of the listing presently does not indicate order of preference.
- Fountain Square - Central, basement offices are cheap (like $200/month, includes utils), proximity to other things like Game Preserve, resturants. Smithville has talked about wiring the building with ethernet jacks before. Downtown may make it easier to get others involved.
- Empty lot on North-East corner of 10th and Walnut for lease: 339-9128 / size: 87'x132'
[edit] Bloomington Mini-warehouses
* BHS candidate #1 on google map * 339-4221 They (Dirk) called me back on 6-10-09, possibly had a space that could hold 3 cars with electricity, restroom access, overhead garage door with high ceilings for about $600 a month. He was going to check with an associate to see if they had any smaller spaces with power for a cheaper price.
