General Scope of Work for Artspace Project-Billings
The following is a project development scope of work and process outline which Artspace, often recommends. Artspace divides all projects from arts incubators to arts education facilities, from performing arts centers to entire communities of artists living and working together, into the following seven phases.
Project Phases:
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Phases |
Description |
Billings Timeline |
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I. |
The Vision |
Individual or group develops vision for project |
Completed |
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II. |
Inquiry |
Seeking information & assistance with vision |
Completed |
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III. |
Preliminary Feasibility |
Early, cursory study to determine if the essential ingredients are present |
Completed |
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IV. |
Feasibility Study |
Arts Market, site analysis, initial budget |
6-12 months |
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V. |
Pre-construction |
Assemble financing and due diligence |
12-18 months |
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VI. |
Construction |
Construction & continuing involvement of community, tenants & neighborhood |
12-18 months |
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VII. |
Lease-up and Operations |
Tenant move-in, construction warranty, and long-term stewardship |
6-9 months |
As outlined above, the next phases constitute everything necessary to fund and build a project. The associated timeframes with each project phase are typical of Artpace's experience, but outside factors may affect the development process.