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Fire Station #11 – CreatorSpace in San Leandro | Page 18 <br /> <br /> <br />C2. Project Rationale and Strategy <br /> <br />We were inspired by the dynamic and diverse <br />economy of San Leandro and the potential to serve <br />the vibrant community of artists and artisans we <br />know would like to have the opportunity to work at <br />this location. <br />After touring the building, we developed a project <br />program with four main parts: <br />- In the former fire equipment garage, a <br />gallery and retail space that is open to the <br />public <br />- Studio and workshop space at the east side <br />of the building <br />- Core service (such as restrooms) at the space <br />behind the former garage <br />- An outdoor yard and sculpture garden <br />Artist Studios and creative workspaces benefit <br />communities by animating underutilized spaces, <br />boosting area property values. CreatorSpace can <br />increase the safety and livability of the <br />neighborhood. We anticipate that over the long <br />term, CreatorSpace will help anchor the arts in San <br />Leandro, expand public access to art, and attract <br />additional artists, arts businesses, organizations, and <br />supportive non-arts businesses to the community. <br /> <br />307