2. WELCOME
1. INTRODUCTIONS
2. MOVE
a. Decision process - Andrew Anselmo, Elections Commissioner
b. The opportunity ahead - Steve Derezinski, Board Chair
c. Process review to date - Lars Torres, ED
d. Q&A - Facilitated by Steve
3. BOARD ELECTIONS
a. Role of board - Steve
b. Role of elected reps - Michael
c. Election process - Andrew
d. Q&A
4. OTHER?
5. WRAP
6. A2 FUTURES
•Lease expires 2021, extension requests
unsuccessful
•Search begun in October 2018 included
Malden, Medford, Charlestown, East Boston,
Boston, North Cambridge, and Somerville
•Half a dozen LOIs drafted, one purchase effort
under our belt
BACKGROUND
7. A2 FUTURES
•Harvard properties in Allston/Brighton have
emerged as most viable path
•Board has approved an LOI
•LOI has translated into a lease
•Lease deposit has been secured
•We’re at the threshold of a new chapter
BACKGROUND
8. A2 FUTURES
•Two adjacent properties
•28,300 SF and 24,200 SF
•52,500 SF under Artisan’s management
•Additional 8,000-10,000 SF in 2024
•15 year lease, two 5-year extensions
•Dynamic location, nearby amenities
ALLSTON/BRIGHTON
10. MOVE
•August 2019 Introduced Lower Allston
•October 2019 Reviewed Options
•November 2019 Held Discovery Session
•February 2020 Shared LOI Details
•July 2020 Shared Lease Details
•Space Utilization Survey I
•September 2020 Space Utilization Survey II
PROCESS TO DATE
12. A2 FUTURES ALLSTON
5 4 3 2 1 5 = Very enthusiastic
JULY 2020
(N=94) 43% 38% 20% 4 = +/-
SEPTEMBER 2020
(N=91) 47% 26% 19% 5% 4% 3 = Somewhat enthusiastic
2 = +/-
1 = Not enthusiastic
Enthusiam Index (Among members surveyed)
13. A2 FUTURES
What we’re hearing
• Move from Somerville is daunting
• Two buildings makes some concerned
• Concern for impact on “culture”
• Shop growth is essential
• Increase common build space
• Rethink amenities eg kitchen, phone booths
• Interest in more storage options
• Low interest in rethinking studios
• Strong interest in new resources eg forge, foundry, kiln
FEEDBACK