Basement – 2 Unfinished Spaces (55’ x 24’ = 1300 ft2) and (24’ x 24’ = 575 ft2)
Function / Activity |
Requirements (Fixtures, Equipment etc) |
| Hobby Space
Painting Knitting Stained glass
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Sink; task lighting
Tables & chairs Countertop; cabinets for storage Venting of area; Kiln
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| Exercise Room | Machines – treadmill; elliptical trainer etc.
Bench; weights; Need wipe-clean floor surface |
| Exercise / Workout Space / Yoga / Tai Chi
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Need wipe-clean floor surface for mats |
| Infra-red Sauna
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| Washroom |
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| Indoor games: Ping-pong; fooseball; pool
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Tables for same; tables & chairs for onlookers |
| Bike Workshop | Space to dissemble & repair bikes;
Storage cabinet for tools and supplies |
| Vermicomposting (worms) | Plastic bins, with drainage holes
Shelving for bins in active use Space to collect & separate compostable materials |
| Wine making | Sink; countertop ; cabinets for supplies
Storage for large carboys, bottles etc. |
| Tool “library” | Open shelving; hanging racks; storage cabinets
Sign out book for tools |
| Kitchen appliance “ library”
(for items used irregularly) |
Open shelving; storage cabinets
Sign out book for appliances |
| Woodworking / workshop
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Workbench; shelving & storage for hand-tools
Tables & chairs Ventilation? |
| Gardening (seedlings)
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Sink; grow-lamps
Work bench for repotting; storage for tools & supplies |
| Freezers |
Main Floor – Common Room / Kitchen (combined area of 50’ x 27’ = 1825 ft2)
Function / Activity |
Requirements (Fixtures, Equipment etc) |
| Members’ meetings | Chairs; some tables; flip chart
AV equipment |
| Group dining, pot lucks, pizza nights | Tables & chairs;
Use of kitchen for reheating & food service |
| Exercise – yoga, tai chi, meditation | (Participants bring own mats) |
| Social dancing | Live or recorded music; AV equipment
Some tables & chairs; refreshments |
| Workshop, classes, presentations | Tables & chairs; flipcharts; AV equipment |
| Fabric arts groups (knitting, crochet, quilting etc) | Tables & chairs; refreshments |
| Rental for members’ private events eg anniversaries, birthday parties | Tables & chairs; AV equipment; use of kitchen;
Wheeled room dividers / screens |
| Hang-out area | Sofas and easy chairs;
Refreshments; water dispenser in common area |
| Card games, puzzles, whist, bridge | Tables & chairs; refreshments
Storage space for games etc. |
| Play area for pre-school children | Tables & chairs for parents; snack area for kids
Storage for toys & games (larger toys in basement?) |
| Lounge area for children after school | Tables & chairs; storage for games
TV; DVD player; |
| House concerts, music making; house choir | Chairs for audience & performers; AV equipment
Piano |
| Talent nights | Chairs for audience; some tables
AV equipment |
| Movie nights | Chairs for audience; popcorn & drinks
AV equipment |
| Rental for community (public) events | Tables & chairs; AV equipment ; use of kitchen
Wheeled room dividers / screens |
| Fundraising events (by members or outside groups) | Tables; some chairs
Use of kitchen for refreshments |
| Co-operative cooking activities or cooking classes
eg canning bee, perogy-making, bread-making |
Use of kitchen for food prep
Tables & chairs for participants |
Main Floor – Meeting Room (20’ x 14’ = 280 ft2)
Function / Activity |
Requirements (Fixtures, Equipment etc) |
| Waiting area for Handi-Transit users | Chairs; table |
| Co-op board or committee meetings
Community groups (rental?) |
Board table (using sectional tables) + 12 chairs |
| Library | Donated books
Open shelving on 1-2 walls |
| Yoga, tai chi groups | No furniture in room |
| Knitting, quilting groups | Tables & chairs |
| Meditation group | Quiet area, no through traffic; no furniture in room |
Second Floor – Lounge / Library (21’ x 17’ = 355 ft2) – open to corridor
Function / Activity |
Requirements (Fixtures, Equipment etc.) |
| Reading / quiet room | Donated books / magazines / audio-books / DVDs
Open shelving; easy chairs; low tables |
| Computer access area
(include adaptations for sight-impaired members) |
Computer with Wifi + printer (for member use)
Desk, 2-3 office chairs |
Second Floor – Lounge area by laundry (open to corridor)
Function / Activity |
Requirements (Fixtures, Equipment etc.) |
| Hang out area | Easy chairs; low table; |
| Children’s play area
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Easy chairs for caregiver(s); low table
Storage cupboard for toys, books etc. |
Third Floor – Lounge area by guest suites (open to corridor)
Function / Activity |
Requirements (Fixtures, Equipment etc.) |
| Hang out area | Easy chairs; low table; |