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Fire Station #11 – CreatorSpace in San Leandro | Page 15 <br /> <br /> <br />C1. Project Description <br /> <br />San Leandro is well-situated to take advantage of the <br />tech economy transformation. Its diverse economic <br />base, with strong representation by the <br />manufacturing, technology, and services sectors, <br />makes it an ideal location for entrepreneurs seeking <br />to create new, artistic products. <br />We believe that arts enhance human understanding, <br />and also shape the social, physical, cultural and <br />economic identity of a community, spurring <br />economic development, creating stronger social <br />cohesion and revitalizing disinvested communities. <br />The Fire Station #11 property is in a location ripe for <br />an exciting use to add interest to the neighborhood. <br />In step with some of the recent additions to the area <br />such as craft breweries and the soon to be launched <br />container park, our proposal envisions a new and <br />creative use. The purpose of this CreatorSpace is to <br />foster new activity and vibrancy in a safe and inviting <br />environment. Artists and artisans will come <br />together and work, creating an activity and business <br />node that sustains community over time. <br />CreatorSpace will be a place that creators love, <br />housing both casual collaboration space and private <br />nooks and crannies to hide away in and be <br />productive. All housed in a light filled space with <br />bike, drive, or walk options – and the benefit of the <br />City’s LINKS Shuttle service. <br />The space will be designed with a flexible floor plan <br />to accommodate a variety of creators’ needs <br />including non-loadbearing walls that can easily be <br />removed to expand workspace size. Additionally <br />there will be shared areas to foster community <br />among the artisans. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />304