Housing/Community Development
Beacon
Beacon offers both Sunday worship and a full slate of community programming. Despite that, its building and property are underutilized and its programs do not produce adequate operating income for maintenance and renovations. Through space-sharing, Beacon could fill some big gaps in community services. The Collaborative conducted an existing conditions assessment, provided models for “community hubs,” and illustrated several expansion options and their zoning and building code implications.
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Beacon provides sanctuary to the surrounding community
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Beacon is set back from the street and its front yard is essential to summer programming
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Calvary Center for Culture and Community and Trinity Memorial Church and Playgroup offer relevant case studies
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Volunteers evaluated four expansion options
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Zoning and building code analysis for adding a second floor and a small first floor addition
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Zoning and building code analysis for adding a larger first floor addition and full second floor
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A structural, mechanical, and electrical systems assessment of the existing basement
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A structural, mechanical, and electrical systems assessment of the existing first floor
