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

[Chamunks]

Uw is pretty far considering that kw shuts down at about 10 pm due to the
abysmal transit.

On Sat, Mar 10, 2018, 1:19 PM Paul Nijjar via kwlug-disc <
kwlug-disc at kwlug.org> wrote:

>
> Yes, we have thought of UW, but nobody has followed through to make
> regular bookings. Would you be willing to do this? We would not need
> anything as big as DC 1302. Even a classroom in MC would be fine if we
> could have a podium fob.
>
> The other issue with UW is parking.
>
> - Paul
>
> On Sat, Mar 10, 2018 at 09:18:51AM -0500, Grampa Dan wrote:
> > Has the University of Waterloo ever been considered?
> > It will has the LRT right in front of the Davis center and full bus
> service.
> > If there is interest I could ask if we could use DC1302 in the Davis
> Center.
> > Dan Hergott RCDD.
> >
> > On Fri, Mar 9, 2018 at 2:22 PM, Chamunks <chamunks at gmail.com> 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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