[kwlug-disc] I found a decent space for us if we want it.

Paul Nijjar paul_nijjar at yahoo.ca
Fri Mar 9 14:45:07 EST 2018



This is the Boemher Box building?

What is the cost for use of the space?

- Paul


On Fri, Mar 09, 2018 at 07:22:16PM +0000, Chamunks wrote:
> There is a space that I've found it's a co-share space next door to Google.
> 
> Location 1 Photos:
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/zELtRVgM7XodrNcw2
> Location 1 Map Link:
> https://goo.gl/maps/3YcX4aW8yAq
> 
> Location 2 Map Link:
> https://goo.gl/maps/YQb7jwhihrB2
> 
> The location is under new property management since KWARTZ Lab was there
> with Kaplan being on site more often.  The co-share space would come with
> Biometric after-hours access for myself and a number of other KWLUG
> members.  This access would be granted for the Co-Share space which is in
> the photos I posted and for the Datacenter office space down the road if we
> aren't able to lock in the co-share space for some reason.
> 
> The co-share space comes with an HD projector which can be projected onto a
> massive white wall so that everyone in the room can see much easier then
> what we've had now.  We would also be able to store our stuff securely on
> site so that we could have a bit more permanence than we do now.
> 
> Ideally, what I was thinking because there is an ISP in the building
> CloudWiFi and the Co-Share itself has its own WiFi we could likely set up a
> proper streaming setup as well which would be beneficial for increasing
> attendance of the KWLUG.
> 
> We also would have the potential option to maybe talk them into letting us
> use their Meetup account if we don't arrange one for ourselves because I
> think one of the biggest things ( that we should discuss outside of this
> thread if we want to discuss it ) is that we're not on Meetup.  There are a
> lot of people who rely on Meetup to locate interesting groups in the
> region.
> 
> So in abstract,
> Pros:
> - New secure space for us
> - Two potential locations in case one is for some reason not suitable for a
> meeting here and there.
> - Meetup Account we may not have to moderate ourselves.
> - Stable and likely fiber connectivity.
> - Full network infrastructure available.
> - HD Projector.
> - Large wall for projection screen usage.
> - Quiet and productive environment.
> - 24/7 access for core members of KWLUG at two locations.
> - Within a visual range of our current meeting space so we're not really
> moving far.
> - Kitchenette if we wanted to do food for whatever reason.
> - A fairly motivated community manager who wears many hats at the location
> who may be interested in helping out with driving the expansion of the
> group.
> 
> Cons:
> - The building is undergoing a fairly significant upgrade so no Accessible
> entrance yet but one is planned.
> - Parking may be less convenient than the St. Johns kitchen but no
> extortionate paid parking seems to be taking up residence in the
> surrounding streets as of yet.
> - Somewhat limited shared parking currently with more parking planned.

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