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Similar Organizations

2023-07-30T20:09:59Z

Alex:

== Non-Profit Orgs ==

=== [https://madisoncircusspace.com/ Madison Circus Space] ===

=== [https://circadium.com/ Circadium] ===

=== [https://necenterforcircusarts.org/ New England Center for Circus Arts] ===

=== [https://circusjuventas.org/ Circus Juventas] ===

=== [https://sancaseattle.org/ SANCA] ===

== Circus Schools ==

=== [https://phillycircus.com/ Philadelphia School of Circus Arts] ===

=== [https://www.secretcirc.us Secret Circus] ===

=== [https://emeraldcitytrapeze.com/ Emerald City] ===

=== [https://roccitycircus.com/ ROC City Circus] ===

Similar Organizations

2023-07-30T19:57:12Z

Alex:

== Non-Profit Orgs ==

=== Madison Circus Space [https://madisoncircusspace.com/] ===

=== [https://circadium.com/ Circadium] ===

=== New England Center for Circus Arts [https://necenterforcircusarts.org/] ===

=== Circus Juventas ===

== Circus Schools ==

=== Philadelphia School of Circus Arts [https://phillycircus.com/] ===

=== Secret Circus [https://www.secretcirc.us/pricing] ===

Similar Organizations

2023-07-30T17:49:21Z

Alex:

Similar Organizations

2023-07-01T20:23:05Z

Alex:

== Philadelphia, PA ==

==== City Information ====
Population - 1,576,000

Median Household Income - $52,649

==== '''Metro Area Information''' ====
Population - 6,245,000

Median Household Income - $80,007

=== Philadelphia School of Circus Arts [https://phillycircus.com/] ===
Offers drop-in classes for the following apparatuses:

* Aerial
** Sling
** Fabric
** Rope
** Static Trapeze
** Lyra
** Straps
* Trampoline
* Handstands
* Pole
* General Flexibility
* General Strength
* Tumbling
* Wirewalking

===== Pricing =====
Single drop-in class - $25

5-pack drop-in classes - $120 ($24/class)

10-pack drop-in classes - $200 ($20/class)

Unlimited class plan - $175/month

Open practice - $?

Professional practice - $10/hr

=== Secret Circus [https://www.secretcirc.us/pricing] ===
Offers drop-in and session classes for the following apparatuses:

* Aerial
** Fabric
** Rope
** Static Trapeze
** Dance Trapeze
* Handstands
* Flying Pole
* General Flexibility
* General Strength

==== Pricing ====
Single drop-in class - $30

5-pack drop-in classes - $140 ($28/class)

10-pack drop-in classes - $250 ($25/class)

1-month drop-in 4-class card - $100 ($25/class)

Open gym - $15

10-class open gym pack - $100 ($10/class)

== Madison, WI ==

==== City Information ====
Population - 273,000

Median Household Income - $70,466

==== '''Metro Area Information''' ====
Population - 683,183

Median Household Income - $76,731

=== Madison Circus Space [https://madisoncircusspace.com/] ===
Has drop-in classes, clubs, events, and memberships

* Aerial
** Fabric
** Trapeze
** Sling
** Rope
** Lyra
* German Wheel
* Acro
* Dance
* Tumbling
* Flying Trapeze.

==== Membership ====
Benefits

* 24/7 access to training space
* Communal storage (dedicated locker for additional price)
* Communal equipment
* Free/discounted access to clubs, events, classes

==== Pricing ====
Classes vary, pricing set by the instructors

Memberships

* Ground only - $65/month individual, $95/month family
* Ground only (limited, 4x/month) - $50/month individual, $80/month family
* Ground (1-week pass) - $25
* Aerial - $75/month individual, $105/month family
* Aerial (limited, 4x/month) -$60/month individual, $90/month family
* Aerial (1-week pass) - $30
* Guest passes
** Ground - $12/day
** Ground (1 week) - $25
** Aerial - $14/day
** Aerial (1 week) - $30

== Brattleboro, VT ==

==== City Information ====
Population - 12,106

Median Household Income - $38,621

=== New England Center for Circus Arts [https://necenterforcircusarts.org/] ===
Offers session classes, workshops, and professional training program

Similar Organizations

2023-07-01T19:49:57Z

Alex: Created page with "== Philadelphia == ==== City Information ==== Population - 1,576,000 Median Household Income - $52,649 ==== '''Metro Area Information''' ==== Population - 6,245,000 Median Household Income - $80,007 === Philadelphia School of Circus Arts [https://phillycircus.com/] === Offers drop-in classes for the following apparatuses: * Aerial ** Sling ** Fabric ** Rope ** Static Trapeze ** Lyra ** Straps * Trampoline * Handstands * Pole * General Flexibility * General Streng..."

== Philadelphia ==

==== City Information ====
Population - 1,576,000

Median Household Income - $52,649

==== '''Metro Area Information''' ====
Population - 6,245,000

Median Household Income - $80,007

=== Philadelphia School of Circus Arts [https://phillycircus.com/] ===
Offers drop-in classes for the following apparatuses:

* Aerial
** Sling
** Fabric
** Rope
** Static Trapeze
** Lyra
** Straps
* Trampoline
* Handstands
* Pole
* General Flexibility
* General Strength
* Tumbling
* Wirewalking

===== Pricing =====
Single drop-in class - $25

5-pack drop-in classes - $120 ($24/class)

10-pack drop-in classes - $200 ($20/class)

Unlimited class plan - $175/month

Open practice - $?

Professional practice - $10/hr

=== Secret Circus [https://www.secretcirc.us/pricing] ===
Offers drop-in and session classes for the following apparatuses:

* Aerial
** Fabric
** Rope
** Static Trapeze
** Dance Trapeze
* Handstands
* Flying Pole
* General Flexibility
* General Strength

==== Pricing ====
Single drop-in class - $30

5-pack drop-in classes - $140 ($28/class)

10-pack drop-in classes - $250 ($25/class)

1-month drop-in 4-class card - $100 ($25/class)

Open gym - $15

10-class open gym pack - $100 ($10/class)

Main Page

2023-07-01T17:45:26Z

Alex: /* Planning */

== Communication Tools ==
This wiki - Notes, ideas, collection of things, kind of like a library and a notebook in one

Discord [[https://discord.gg/UmtuSzHv invite]] - discussion, to-dos, anything where you need to hash stuff out

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1d4ixFitO0j9ldHD--gEEA_yTnNxVF-UQBsuDnIIn2YI/edit?usp=sharing Name & Finance Spreadsheet] on Google Docs (requires authorization)

[[Meeting Agendas & Notes]]<div style="float:right; padding: 5px">__TOC__</div>

== Mission and Goals ==

* Provide development resources to circus artists who otherwise would not have access to them
** Physical space
** Training opportunities
** Performance opportunities
* Promote circus arts through outreach and education
* Create a community based on safety and respect
* Create an organization which is self sustaining and long lasting

== Planning ==

=== Build Out / Physical Space / Equipment ===

====== [[Real Estate]] ======
Possible locations for sale

====== [[Construction Considerations]] ======
Things to think about when designing a physical building

====== [[Facility Planning]] ======
Stuff about what facilities go in the building

=== Programming and Culture ===

====== [[Programs]] ======
More specifics about types of programs, outreach, etc

====== [[Circus Space Design Patterns|Design Patterns]] ======
Problems and solutions taken from other groups

==== [[People and Roles]] ====
Who can do what and why

==== [[Similar Organizations]] ====
Data points for comparisons to similar orgs

=== Nonprofit creation and administration ===

====== [[Organizational Structure]] ======
Stuff about the legal entity / membership goes here, maybe culture stuff too?

====== [[Software]] ======
Mindbody gotta go

Main Page

2023-06-23T22:37:41Z

Alex:

== Communication Tools ==
This wiki - Notes, ideas, collection of things, kind of like a library and a notebook in one

Discord [[https://discord.gg/UmtuSzHv invite]] - discussion, to-dos, anything where you need to hash stuff out

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1d4ixFitO0j9ldHD--gEEA_yTnNxVF-UQBsuDnIIn2YI/edit?usp=sharing Name & Finance Spreadsheet] on Google Docs (requires authorization)

[[Meeting Agendas & Notes]]<div style="float:right; padding: 5px">__TOC__</div>

== Mission and Goals ==

* Provide development resources to circus artists who otherwise would not have access to them
** Physical space
** Training opportunities
** Performance opportunities
* Promote circus arts through outreach and education
* Create a community based on safety and respect
* Create an organization which is self sustaining and long lasting

== Planning ==

=== Build Out / Physical Space / Equipment ===

====== [[Real Estate]] ======

====== [[Construction Considerations]] ======
Things to think about when designing a physical building

====== [[Facility Planning]] ======
Stuff about what facilities go in the building

=== Programming and Culture ===

====== [[Programs]] ======
More specifics about types of programs, outreach, etc

====== [[Circus Space Design Patterns|Design Patterns]] ======
Problems and solutions taken from other groups

==== [[People and Roles]] ====
Who can do what and why

=== Nonprofit creation and administration ===

====== [[Organizational Structure]] ======
Stuff about the legal entity / membership goes here, maybe culture stuff too?

====== [[Software]] ======
Mindbody gotta go

Real Estate

2023-06-07T20:47:24Z

Alex:

== Professionals ==

=== Zoning ===
Curly & Rothman

https://www.curleyrothman.com/real-estate

610-834-8819

'''contact@curleyrothman.com'''

==Manayunk Location==
[[File:Image2.png|thumb|Manayunk Lot]]

=== Lot ===
Municipality: Philadelphia

Zoning: I2

Technically 2 parcels

Dimensions (not including rear cliff area)

* 210'
* 318'
* 126'
* 360'

=== Financials ===
Currently has a month to month tenant paying $10k/month

=== Taxes ===
Assessed land value: $553,820

Assessed improvement value: $567,280

Annual property tax: $15,693

Existing structures:

* Trailer (tenant owns and may take with them)
* 40' x 75' metal building, approx 12' wall height
* Fenced in

=== Transportation ===

==== Regional Rail ====
Manayunk Norristown - Ivy Ridge stop, 10 minute walk from station. Runs roughly every two hours during the day and hourly in evenings.

==== Bus ====
35 - Stop at corner of Umbria and Domino, 3 minute walk from stop. Runs roughly every 45 minutes until 6 pm, '''will be discontinued with route changes'''

61 - Stop at Venice Island, 20 minute walk from stop. Runs every 30 minutes, '''with route changes it will go to Ivy Ridge (10 minute walk)'''

9 - Stop at Ridge and Domino, 12 minute walk from stop (no sidewalks on road, also it's a fairly steep hill). Runs roughly every 20 minutes

==== Driving ====
Access from 76 via Green Ln Bridge

Access from Ridge/Henry

==== Bike ====
Bikeable, but there is a brutal hill and drivers are scary.

==Conshy Location==
[[File:Image.png|thumb|Conshy Lot]]

=== Lot ===
Municipality: Conshohocken / Montgomery County

Zoning: County - R. Borough- SP1

26150 Square Feet

218 feet frontage

Dimensions (top first, then going clockwise)

* 212'
* 95'
* 155'
* 20'
* 41'
* 58'
* 32'
* 56'
* 42'

Largest rectangular area (parallel to East Elm St) is approximately 300 x 80 feet

Curb cut is on Ash St, near Elm.

Land slopes downward from Elm St.

==== Zoning / Code<ref>https://ecode360.com/14317188</ref> ====
SP-1: 15% of land area must be left open

15' setback from road

1.5 parking spaces per person (????) OR 1 space for every 5 students if we convince them we are more like a dance studio

=== Financials ===
Estimated taxes: $2256/year (note: lot is assessed at $67,310 so this will be much higher in reality, probably $30-40k)<ref>https://www.conshohockenpa.gov/living-visiting/taxes/</ref>

=== Transportation ===

==== Regional Rail ====
Manayunk Norristown - Conshocken stop, 3 minute walk from station. Runs roughly every two hours during the day and hourly in evenings

==== Bus ====
97/95 - Stop at Harry and Elm, 1 min walk from stop. Both run every half hour

==== Driving ====
Access from 76/476 via Fayette St

Access from Ridge

==== Bike ====
Directly abbuts the bike trail.

== Germantown Location 1 ==
[[File:Germantown.png|thumb]]

=== Lot ===
Municipality: Philadelphia

Zoning: I2

Dimensions (starting at the diagonal side and going clockwise)

* 205'
* 140'
* 180'
* 28'

== Germantown Location 2 ==
[[File:Germantown 2.png|thumb]]

=== Lot ===
Municipality: Philadelphia

Zoning: ?

Dimensions 85'x190'

File:Germantown 2.png

2023-06-07T20:46:18Z

Alex:

Rockwell

File:Germantown.png

2023-06-07T20:41:53Z

Alex:

Germantown Lot

Facility Planning

2023-06-07T17:41:16Z

Alex:

[[Construction Considerations]] - Go here for more nuts and bolts construction stuff

== General Concepts ==
Needs to feel put together. Aesthetic can be whatever you want, but it needs to be intentional. No random piles of hand me down garbage.

Need comfortable spaces to hang out near training areas.

Need performance area.

Fly rig needs dedicated space.

Need ability to easily convert between purposes where applicable (e.g. seating or a stage for shows in areas that are usually used for training)

== Circus Facilities ==

=== Trampoline / Wall ===

* 10' x 17' bed + edge padding
* Bed material options
** TKTK (PSCA-style bed)
** TKTK (Brooklyn Zoo-style bed)

=== Foam Pit ===

* Bottom options
** Trampoline base<ref>https://www.theamericangym.com/pitinfo.asp</ref>, uses less foam but requires 3'-4' void underneath and foam pylons depending on the pit size
** Base foam liner<ref>https://www.ukgympits.co.uk/products/pit-base-foam</ref>, uses more foam but only 1' liner depth
* Edge pads

=== Tumbling Area ===

* Eventual plan for spring floor?
* Standard gymnastics floor is a 39 ft square (diagonal of 55 ft, which is a good reference length for any reasonable tumbling pass)

=== Static Aerials ===

* 16+ indoor points on pulleys
* 4+ outdoor points

=== Flying Trapeze ===

* Indoor rig for year round flying

=== To Prioritize ===

* Chinese Pole
* Tightwire

== General Facilities ==

* Reception Desk (size TBD)
* Bathroom (x2?)
* Shower
* Equipment storage (size TBD)
* Member storage (size TBD)

==Wish List==
These are things that are potential nice-to-haves that might add too much to the construction cost to justify
*Upper level viewing area (a la ECTA), adds a wow factor for watching most things but especially flying and could be good for shows/event
== Existing Facilities ==

=== Necca Trapezium - Brattleboro, VT ===
$1.6M Building cost, designed by Turner Brooks Architect <ref name=":0">https://www.turnerbrooksarchitect.com/necca</ref>

=== Madison Circus Space - Madison, WI ===
Estimated building cost $1M

Facility Planning

2023-06-07T17:40:19Z

Alex:

[[Construction Considerations]] - Go here for more nuts and bolts construction stuff

== General Concepts ==
Needs to feel put together. Aesthetic can be whatever you want, but it needs to be intentional. No random piles of hand me down garbage.

Need comfortable spaces to hang out near training areas.

Need performance area.

Fly rig needs dedicated space.

Need ability to easily convert between purposes where applicable (e.g. seating or a stage for shows in areas that are usually used for training)

== Circus Facilities ==

=== Trampoline / Wall ===

* 10' x 17' bed + edge padding
* Bed material options
** TKTK (PSCA-style bed)
** TKTK (Brooklyn Zoo-style bed)

=== Foam Pit ===

* Bottom options
** Trampoline base<ref>https://www.theamericangym.com/pitinfo.asp</ref>, uses less foam but requires 3'-4' void underneath and foam pylons depending on the pit size
** Base foam liner<ref>https://www.ukgympits.co.uk/products/pit-base-foam</ref>, uses more foam but only 1' liner depth
* Edge pads

=== Tumbling Area ===

* Eventual plan for spring floor?
* Standard gymnastics floor is a 39 ft square (diagonal of 55 ft, which is a good reference length for any reasonable tumbling pass)

=== Static Aerials ===

* 16+ indoor points on pulleys
* 4+ outdoor points

=== Flying Trapeze ===

* Indoor rig for year round flying

=== To Prioritize ===

* Chinese Pole
* Tightwire

==Wish List==
These are things that are potential nice-to-haves that might add too much to the construction cost to justify
*Upper level viewing area (a la ECTA), adds a wow factor for watching most things but especially flying and could be good for shows/event
== Existing Facilities ==

=== Necca Trapezium - Brattleboro, VT ===
$1.6M Building cost, designed by Turner Brooks Architect <ref name=":0">https://www.turnerbrooksarchitect.com/necca</ref>

=== Madison Circus Space - Madison, WI ===
Estimated building cost $1M

Real Estate

2023-06-06T20:45:55Z

Alex: /* Bus */

==Manayunk Location==
[[File:Image2.png|thumb|Manayunk Lot]]

=== Lot ===
Municipality: Philadelphia

Zoning: I2

Technically 2 parcels

Dimensions (not including rear cliff area)

* 210'
* 318'
* 126'
* 360'

=== Financials ===
Currently has a month to month tenant paying $10k/month

=== Taxes ===
Assessed land value: $553,820

Assessed improvement value: $567,280

Annual property tax: $15,693

Existing structures:

* Trailer (tenant owns and may take with them)
* 40' x 75' metal building, approx 12' wall height
* Fenced in

=== Transportation ===

==== Regional Rail ====
Manayunk Norristown - Ivy Ridge stop, 10 minute walk from station. Runs roughly every two hours during the day and hourly in evenings.

==== Bus ====
35 - Stop at corner of Umbria and Domino, 3 minute walk from stop. Runs roughly every 45 minutes until 6 pm, '''will be discontinued with route changes'''

61 - Stop at Venice Island, 20 minute walk from stop. Runs every 30 minutes, '''with route changes it will go to Ivy Ridge (10 minute walk)'''

9 - Stop at Ridge and Domino, 12 minute walk from stop (no sidewalks on road, also it's a fairly steep hill). Runs roughly every 20 minutes

==== Driving ====
Access from 76 via Green Ln Bridge

Access from Ridge/Henry

==== Bike ====
Bikeable, but there is a brutal hill and drivers are scary.

==Conshy Location==
[[File:Image.png|thumb|Conshy Lot]]

=== Lot ===
Municipality: Conshohocken / Montgomery County

Zoning: R

Dimensions (top first, then going clockwise)

* 212'
* 95'
* 155'
* 20'
* 41'
* 58'
* 32'
* 56'
* 42'

Largest rectangular area (parallel to East Elm St) is approximately 300 x 80 feet

Curb cut is on Ash St, near Elm.

Land slopes downward from Elm St.

=== Financials ===
Estimated taxes: $2256/year (note: lot is assessed at $67,310 so this will be much higher in reality, probably $30-40k)<ref>https://www.conshohockenpa.gov/living-visiting/taxes/</ref>

=== Transportation ===

==== Regional Rail ====
Manayunk Norristown - Conshocken stop, 3 minute walk from station. Runs roughly every two hours during the day and hourly in evenings

==== Bus ====
97/95 - Stop at Harry and Elm, 1 min walk from stop. Both run every half hour

==== Driving ====
Access from 76/476 via Fayette St

Access from Ridge

==== Bike ====
Directly abbuts the bike trail.

Real Estate

2023-06-06T20:23:34Z

Alex:

==Manayunk Location==
[[File:Image2.png|thumb|Manayunk Lot]]

=== Lot ===
Municipality: Philadelphia

Zoning: I2

Technically 2 parcels

Dimensions (not including rear cliff area)

* 210'
* 318'
* 126'
* 360'

=== Financials ===
Currently has a month to month tenant paying $10k/month

=== Taxes ===
Assessed land value: $553,820

Assessed improvement value: $567,280

Annual property tax: $15,693

Existing structures:

* Trailer (tenant owns and may take with them)
* 40' x 75' metal building, approx 12' wall height
* Fenced in

=== Transportation ===

==== Regional Rail ====
Manayunk Norristown - Ivy Ridge stop, 10 minute walk from station. Runs roughly every two hours during the day and hourly in evenings.

==== Bus ====
35/62 - Stop at corner of Umbria and Domino, 3 minute walk from stop. 35 runs roughly every 45 minutes until 6 pm,

61 - Stop at Venice Island, 20 minute walk from stop

9 - Stop at Ridge and Domino, 12 minute walk from stop

==== Driving ====
Access from 76 via Green Ln Bridge

Access from Ridge/Henry

==== Bike ====
Bikeable, but there is a brutal hill and drivers are scary.

==Conshy Location==
[[File:Image.png|thumb|Conshy Lot]]

=== Lot ===
Municipality: Conshohocken / Montgomery County

Zoning: R

Dimensions (top first, then going clockwise)

* 212'
* 95'
* 155'
* 20'
* 41'
* 58'
* 32'
* 56'
* 42'

Largest rectangular area (parallel to East Elm St) is approximately 300 x 80 feet

Curb cut is on Ash St, near Elm.

Land slopes downward from Elm St.

=== Financials ===
Estimated taxes: $2256/year (note: lot is assessed at $67,310 so this will be much higher in reality, probably $30-40k)<ref>https://www.conshohockenpa.gov/living-visiting/taxes/</ref>

=== Transportation ===

==== Regional Rail ====
Manayunk Norristown - Conshocken stop, 3 minute walk from station. Runs roughly every two hours during the day and hourly in evenings

==== Bus ====
97/95 - Stop at Harry and Elm, 1 min walk from stop

==== Driving ====
Access from 76/476 via Fayette St

Access from Ridge

==== Bike ====
Directly abbuts the bike trail.

Facility Planning

2023-06-05T22:39:43Z

Alex:

[[Construction Considerations]] - Go here for more nuts and bolts construction stuff

== General Concepts ==
Needs to feel put together. Aesthetic can be whatever you want, but it needs to be intentional. No random piles of hand me down garbage.

Need comfortable spaces to hang out near training areas.

Need performance area.

Fly rig needs dedicated space.

Need ability to easily convert between purposes where applicable (e.g. seating or a stage for shows in areas that are usually used for training)

== Desired Features ==

=== Trampoline / Wall ===

* 10' x 17' bed + edge padding
* Bed material options
** TKTK (PSCA-style bed)
** TKTK (Brooklyn Zoo-style bed)

=== Foam Pit ===

* Bottom options
** Trampoline base<ref>https://www.theamericangym.com/pitinfo.asp</ref>, uses less foam but requires 3'-4' void underneath and foam pylons depending on the pit size
** Base foam liner<ref>https://www.ukgympits.co.uk/products/pit-base-foam</ref>, uses more foam but only 1' liner depth
* Edge pads

=== Tumbling Area ===

* Eventual plan for spring floor?
* Standard gymnastics floor is a 39 ft square (diagonal of 55 ft, which is a good reference length for any reasonable tumbling pass)

=== Static Aerials ===

* 8+ indoor points on pulleys
* 4+ outdoor points

=== Flying Trapeze ===

* Indoor rig for year round flying
==Wish List==
These are things that are potential nice-to-haves that might add too much to the construction cost to justify
*Upper level viewing area (a la ECTA), adds a wow factor for watching most things but especially flying and could be good for shows/event
== Existing Facilities ==

=== Necca Trapezium - Brattleboro, VT ===
$1.6M Building cost, designed by Turner Brooks Architect <ref name=":0">https://www.turnerbrooksarchitect.com/necca</ref>

=== Madison Circus Space - Madison, WI ===
Estimated building cost $1M

Facility Planning

2023-06-03T00:28:21Z

Alex:

[[Construction Considerations]] - Go here for more nuts and bolts construction stuff

== General Concepts ==
Needs to feel put together. Aesthetic can be whatever you want, but it needs to be intentional. No random piles of hand me down garbage.

Need comfortable spaces to hang out near training areas.

Need performance area.

Fly rig needs dedicated space.

Need ability to easily convert between purposes where applicable (e.g. seating or a stage for shows in areas that are usually used for training)

== Desired Features ==

=== Trampoline / Wall ===

* 10' x 17' bed + edge padding
* Bed material options
** TKTK (PSCA-style bed)
** TKTK (Brooklyn Zoo-style bed)

=== Foam Pit ===

* Bottom options
** Trampoline base<ref name=":0" />, uses less foam but requires 3'-4' void underneath and foam pylons depending on the pit size
** Base foam liner<ref>https://www.ukgympits.co.uk/products/pit-base-foam</ref>, uses more foam but only 1' liner depth
* Edge pads

=== Tumbling Area ===

* Eventual plan for spring floor?
* Standard gymnastics floor is a 39 ft square (diagonal of 55 ft, which is a good reference length for any reasonable tumbling pass)

=== Static Aerials ===

* 8+ indoor points on pulleys
* 4+ outdoor points

=== Flying Trapeze ===

* Indoor rig for year round flying
==Wish List==
These are things that are potential nice-to-haves that might add too much to the construction cost to justify
*Upper level viewing area (a la ECTA), adds a wow factor for watching most things but especially flying and could be good for shows/event
== Existing Facilities ==

=== Necca Trapezium - Brattleboro, VT ===
$1.6M Building cost, designed by Turner Brooks Architect <ref name=":0">https://www.turnerbrooksarchitect.com/necca</ref>

=== Madison Circus Space - Madison, WI ===
Estimated building cost $1M

Construction Considerations

2023-06-03T00:26:53Z

Alex:

== Stormwater Management ==
Any addition of non permeable surfaces will incur issues with rainwater management. This is usually based on the % of land covered in non permeable surfacing.

* Underground basin may be an option
* Keeping parking lot permeable (e.g. gravel) cuts down on % covered
* Routing gutters to rain garden may cut down on basin size needed
* Green roof may reduce basin size
** Green roof increases roof load, installation + maintenance costs
** Provides passive cooling in summer, potentially recouping installation costs in 6 years
** May require irrigation for max cooling
** Possible tax credits depending on municipality

== Building Structural Load ==
Needs to support roof, snow load, 8 - 16 aerial points @ 10,000 lb live load , and fly rig

Construction Considerations

2023-06-03T00:26:31Z

Alex:

Programs

2023-06-03T00:23:59Z

Alex:

== Flying Trapeze ==

=== One-Off "Experience" Classes ===
Designed for people who want to check it off their bucket list, first time fliers, group outings. Focus on fun, bravery, safety.

=== Progressive Skills Classes ===
Designed for people who want to build skills in flying trapeze. Start by building base skills, including independent takeoff and serving the bar to other fliers. Progress to more tricks and independent skills

=== Rig Skills Classes / Workshops ===
Opportunities for members to learn to coach, pull lines, etc

=== Cross Training ===
Classes for general fitness or using another aparatus (e.g. trampoline) targeted specifically for increasing flying skills.

=== Events ===
Parties, corporate retreats, etc

== Trampoline ==

=== Traditional Trampoline ===

=== Wall Trampoline ===

== Acrobatics ==

=== Tumbling ===

=== Partner Acrobatics ===

=== Contortion ===

== Aerials ==

=== Vertical ===

=== Static Trap / Lyra / Etc ===

=== Straps ===

== Manipulation ==

=== Juggling ===

== General Fitness ==

== Potential Future Programs ==
These are disciplines that can be long-term goals, they either require expensive equipment and/or there's no one in the Philly scene that can effectively teach them right now

=== Cyr Wheel ===

=== German Wheel ===

=== Swinging Trapeze ===

=== Cloud Swing ===

=== Teeterboard ===

=== Russian Bar ===

Organizational Structure

2023-05-31T17:45:20Z

Alex:

== Nonprofit ==
Member operated

Community managed

=== Resources: ===

* https://libwww.freelibrary.org/programs/bric/nonprofit/

=== Questions to answer: ===

* How is exec board chosen?
* Who has voting rights in the org?
* Who can become a member?
* Are there different types of members?

== Membership Ideas ==
Initiation fee + annual dues (with monthly installment plan available)

Members get access to space during set hours when equipment is not in use for classes<ref>Possibly need to guarantee certain number of available hours per week</ref>

- Vetted membership level with key access?
=== Classes ===
Open to public

Members get discounted or some # of classes free / week

Taught by members or outside instructors

Stringent requirements for all instructors - demonstration of skill / dedication to continuing education

Consistent core curriculum

Maybe design some general fitness classes which can be learn to taught in a day (stretching, general conditioning) which any member can easily get cleared to teach
<references />

== Culture Priorities ==

* Democratization of information - knowledge is to be shared, not gatekept. Everyone should understand the '''why''' of what we do not just the '''how'''
* Provide everyone the environment and resources to progress, according to their own definition of progress

== Other orgs for inspiration ==

=== NYC Resistor - Brooklyn, NY ===
Brooklyn based maker space with tools, equipment, and community

* All members have key access
* Membership is invite-only
* Variety of free and paid events open to public
* Members pay monthly dues
* Hardship rate available for members who cannot pay
* Artist-in-residence available for transient people who are not members but need key access
* Only paying members may vote
* No paid positions, but anyone may teach a class. Teachers get 1/2 gross class income.

=== Madison Circus Space - Madison, WI ===

=== Wissahickon Skating Club - Philadelphia PA ===

* Voting structure unknown
* Memberships cost $850 per season (September through March) plus program fees ranging from $200 to $2100 depending on sport
** Example: $200 program fee for adults 21+ entitles the member to attend member Freestyle skating sessions + 1 lesson per week
* Public can enroll in limited offerings during the season
* Off season is a la carte for member and non-members

Organizational Structure

2023-05-31T15:12:00Z

Alex:

501c3 nonprofit

Member operated

Community managed

=== Questions to answer: ===

* How is exec board chosen?
* Who has voting rights in the org?
* Who can become a member?
* Are there different types of members?

== Membership Ideas ==
Initiation fee + annual dues (with monthly installment plan available)

Members get access to space during set hours when equipment is not in use for classes<ref>Possibly need to guarantee certain number of available hours per week</ref>

- Vetted membership level with key access?
=== Classes ===
Open to public

Members get discounted or some # of classes free / week

Taught by members or outside instructors

Stringent requirements for all instructors - demonstration of skill / dedication to continuing education

Consistent core curriculum

Maybe design some general fitness classes which can be learn to taught in a day (stretching, general conditioning) which any member can easily get cleared to teach
<references />

== Culture Priorities ==

* Democratization of information - Knowledge is to be shared, not gatekept. Everyone should understand the '''why''' of what we do not just the '''how'''
* Everyone should get the opportunity to advance the skills they want to, both staff and students

== Other orgs for inspiration ==

=== NYC Resistor - Brooklyn, NY ===
Brooklyn based maker space with tools, equipment, and community

* All members have key access
* Membership is invite-only
* Variety of free and paid events open to public
* Members pay monthly dues
* Hardship rate available for members who cannot pay
* Artist-in-residence available for transient people who are not members but need key access
* Only paying members may vote
* No paid positions, but anyone may teach a class. Teachers get 1/2 gross class income.

=== Madison Circus Space - Madison, WI ===

=== Wissahickon Skating Club - Philadelphia PA ===

* Voting structure unknown
* Memberships cost $850 per season (September through March) plus program fees ranging from $200 to $2100 depending on sport
** Example: $200 program fee for adults 21+ entitles the member to attend member Freestyle skating sessions + 1 lesson per week
* Public can enroll in limited offerings during the season
* Off season is a la carte for member and non-members

Facility Planning

2023-05-30T13:13:03Z

Alex: /* Trampoline / Wall */

[[Construction Considerations]] - Go here for more nuts and bolts construction stuff

== Desired Features ==

=== Trampoline / Wall ===

* 10' x 17' bed + edge padding
* Bed material options
** TKTK (PSCA-style bed)
** TKTK (Brooklyn Zoo-style bed)

=== Foam Pit ===

* Bottom options
** Trampoline base<ref name=":0" />, uses less foam but requires 3'-4' void underneath and foam pylons depending on the pit size
** Base foam liner<ref>https://www.ukgympits.co.uk/products/pit-base-foam</ref>, uses more foam but only 1' liner depth
* Edge pads

=== Tumbling Area ===

* Eventual plan for spring floor?
* Standard gymnastics floor is a 39 ft square (diagonal of 55 ft, which is a good reference length for any reasonable tumbling pass)

=== Static Aerials ===

* 8+ indoor points on pulleys
* 4+ outdoor points

=== Flying Trapeze ===

* Indoor rig for year round flying

== Existing Facilities ==

=== Necca Trapezium - Brattleboro, VT ===
$1.6M Building cost, designed by Turner Brooks Architect <ref name=":0">https://www.turnerbrooksarchitect.com/necca</ref>

=== Madison Circus Space - Madison, WI ===
Estimated building cost $1M