CambridgeSeven-Community-Forum-Presentation

Foundry Building City of Cambridge Cambridge Redevelopment Authority 25 July 2018 – Community Presentation | Discussion ` CambridgeSeven Welcome City of Cambridge | Cambridge Redevelopment Authority Operations Foundry Consortium Design Ideas CambridgeSeven Discussion Mission The Foundry is an adaptive reuse project to build a self-sustaining center for creativity and collaboration for the Cambridge community At the intersection of the Kendall Square Innovation District and the East Cambridge neighborhood, the Foundry building will provide space and programs for the visual and performing arts, entrepreneurship, technology, and workforce education within its historic, industrial setting The Foundry will also help facilitate access for residents, especially underrepresented communities and adjacent neighborhoods, to the dynamic working and learning environment of Kendall Square THE FOUNDRY A SPACE FOR NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE ARTS AND STEM, AND POSSIBILITIES FOR NEW MULTIDISCIPLINARY EFFORTS Lemelson-MIT Program and Lesley University on Behalf of the Foundry Consortium OUR VISION FOR THE FOUNDRY New opportunities for the arts, STEM, and multidisciplinary efforts New approaches to civic engagement and community building Accomplished through partnerships forged at the Foundry IMMEDIATE & ONGOING PRIORITIES • Outreach & Engagement: • • • • Community groups & nonprofits Members of the community Business community Learning by example from other centers and organizations • Design considerations shaped by community needs/wants: Flexible Performance Space Makerspace Art space Classrooms & Community space Office space • Validation of the fiscal model • Formation of the non-profit entity by early 2019 • Development of criteria for prioritizing use of the space and the curation of programming in accordance with the needs of Cambridge residents CAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY Cambridge Community Needs Assessment, January 2017 Envision Cambridge Focus Area Draft Recommendations, June 2018 Where might the Foundry contribute solutions? IMMEDIATE QUESTIONS: Flexible Performance Space • Programming • Seat Count • Changeover/frequency of use • Staffing • Broadcast/recording capability • Technological sophistication • Concurrent events throughout the building • Noise restrictions • Trucking/dock space/parking • Food/drink HIGHLIGHTS: Round Survey Responses • Greatest use of the flexible performance space by % response: dance classes and/or workshops events and/or fundraisers theater • Most respondents identified a need for 100-200 seats, which fits current thoughts on space sizing • Some space needs identified by respondents: • Private bathrooms, dressing rooms, box office, green room • Some staffing needs identified: • Technical specialist/director, box office support, ushers, etc SURVEY ROUND https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JBZ78YL (Open until next week) 10 Existing Building New Floor Infill Within Existing Building Total: 41,000 GSF Ground Floor Level Level Level 22,000 GSF 9,500 GSF 9,500 GSF Total: 41,000 GSF Second Floor Level Level Level 22,000 GSF 9,500 GSF 9,500 GSF Total: 41,000 GSF Third Floor Level Level Level 22,000 GSF 9,500 GSF 9,500 GSF Total: 41,000 GSF Building Cross Section Program Summary Existing Building With Addition Existing Building Community Room Multi-Purpose Rooms Performance Space Workshop Art Studios Cafe Office Space 2,800 sf 4,000 sf 3,500 sf 2,300 sf 2,400 sf 1,000 sf 18,000 sf 2,700 sf 3,500 sf 3,500 sf 2,000 sf 2,300 sf 1,000 sf 10,000 sf Sub-total 34,000 sf 25,000 sf Community Hall, Gallery, and Support 20,000 sf 16,000 sf Total GSF 41,000 sf 54,000 sf Discussion