We need a place
We have a place! Makers Local 256 opened its first not-in-someone's-apartment place in April of 2008. An archive of the places we looked at and the things we brainstormed can be found at We need a place 2008. ) Our place is currently 1000sqft, and while it's worked so far, it's evident that a larger place would be ideal.
We need a place where we can go and work on these projects in an environment that stimulates creativity and motivation.
The shop will provide a work area, resources, and knowledge to help people with their projects.
We Need (Are Planning) to Move
Here's a page for pre-move planning: We Need to Move
Scouting Options
| Location Name | Address | Size | Asking Price | Operating Costs | Advantages | Disadvantages | Status | POC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Location | 203 Brown St | 2000 sqft | $1000 / mo | $200 / mo ? | Already Established. Bay Door. Proximity to downtown makes it easy to find. Close to Police station and Fire Station. | No A/C | N/A | Chair |
| 5 Points Workshop - NEW SHOP | Schiffmann and Stevens (Yellowish Warehouse on the corner) | Shop including the loft is 4012 sqft (costing $850/mo). 1st Floor is 2660 sqft, Loft is 1352 sqft. | $850.00 / mo | $200/mo (Conservatively Estimated), $135/mo (best conditions estimate) | There is A/C and heat in the office. There is a small kitchen area. 2 bathrooms. There is also a sink in the loft. One of the bathrooms has a shower. | There is no A/C/ heating unit nor insulation in the actual warehouse area. The driveway needs repaving and the loft needs repair. | Designated as new shop since vote to move passed unanimously on 4/19/11. Field Trip Notes: Field_Trips/5_Points_Workshop | |
| "Four Garages" | 485 Dan Tibbs Road | 4000 sqft | $1000 / mo (w/ 3 year contract) | (Need to Ask POC) | Air Conditioning, Multiple Compartments, 4000 sqft | Location not as central. | Have called Jeremy for a tour, waiting to hear back from him now. --Omegix 14:18, 20 July 2010 (CDT) | Jeremy Pope, CCIM, SIOR
Graham & Company, LLC 200 Westside Square Suite 800 Huntsville, AL 35801 TEL 256.382.9010 | FAX 256.382.9011 |
| Lincoln Mill | 1300 Meridian St
Huntsville, AL 35801 |
1400sqft + access to basement for storage, expansion into the Life Cycles area, access to Conference Room, and two air conditioned social areas. | $1200 / mo | $0 (utilities included) | Location is in a community building, sort of like Flying Monkey. Community includes a future coffee shop, brewery, restaurant, life-cycles. Includes air conditioning. Space has a bay door. | Space would need to be insulated prior to moving in. Labor needed, materials provided. | Tour Aug 16th @ 5:30: Field Trips/Lincoln Mill |
Wayne Sisco wayne@ecospace.biz 770-318-8365 www.lincoln-mills.com Andrew Rogers 256-508-7610 |
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Bob Wallace and Mirabeau | $1100 / mo | Large warehouse area. Bay Door. A/C Office area. | No A/C in warehouse area. | Waiting for more details from Anthony | TBD |
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