BandWith Feasibility Study

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VISION

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PROCESS

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GUIDING PRINCIPLES

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PROGRAM

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SITES/OPTIONS

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VISION 01 BandWith seeks a new home for music programming for youth on the west side of Chicago.

BandWith prioritizes partnerships, expansion opportunities, to grow as an organization and to support continued music scholarship.

Providing a permanent home for the program and a community gathering space is central to the aim of the project. Bandwith’s new home should be a place where kids feel encouraged and where all feel welcome. The new facility should assist with attracting and retaining excellent instructors, serve as a home base to support BandWith’s cause, and provide ease of access to programming for community residents. The new facility should help with establishing BandWith’s identity in the city, and provide space for programs that bandwith currently does not have room to accommodate.

Finally, the Building should take advantage of it’s location and synergies with other neighbhorhood programs to become a beacon of positivity that the local community can rally around and depend on for years to come.

“Our mission is to positively affect the lives of underserved Chicago youth by providing lasting access to exceptional musical instruction and ensemble play.”

PROCESS DEFINE, DEVELOP, AND DESIGN

02 The design process of creating a new facility for BandWith includes: Development of the program. This includes visioning, zoning and code analysis, site analysis, precedent analysis, and incorporation of best practices.

Design of concept alternatives. This phase includes development of concept plans, site development, program development, cost estimating, and compare and contrast.

Definition of the project. This includes key person interviews, existing program analysis, strategic planning sessions, site analysis, and research.

Each phase of the project will build on each other to communicate project opportunities. An analysis of existing facilities and key stakeholder interviews to uncover priorities are also part of the design process. The design process is future-focused and strategic in its implementation.

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PROCESS

PROJECT MILESTONES

2021 JUN

DEVELOPER OWNER CONTRACT NEGOTIATIO

6/15 INITIATE SITE SELECTION JUL

BEGIN FEASIBILITY STUDY + PROGRAM ANALYSIS

AUG

SEP

OCT

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT/ FUNDRAISING (APPROX. 3 MO)

ASSUMPTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS 1. Retainage of a zoning and land use attorney is needed to facilitate contract negotiation with developer/owner.

2. Timeline may vary based on duration and requirements of zoning and entitlement process.

3. Public and community engagement is integral to the schedule and could be required as a part of entitlements process.

4. Milestones and schedule may change due to regulatory,City of Chicago, Aldermanic, or owner/developer requirements for site control.

5. Schedule assumes site control is complete by the end of 2021, however, the timeline may change due to unforeseen requirements that may have an impact on the timeline.

6. This schedule assumes a negotiated bid for project delivery.

7. A survey is required for development of archtitectural drawings.

8. This schedule assumes funding of the project is concurrent to development of construction document development.

9. This schedule is for illustrative purposes only.

NOV

ARCHITECT DESIGN PROCESS/ ENTITLEME (APPROX. 6

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING

PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE

Lamar Johnson Collaborative LLC

Annie Palomino Bernetta Smith Darragh Griffin Katie Tuten Mary Ann Goode Marques Carroll Rich Goode Salvador Ortiz Tonatiuh Salatiel

FINALIZE SITE SELECTION BEGIN DEVELOPER/ OWNER CONTRACT NEGOTIATION SITE CONTROL.

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FINALIZE CONTRACT

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ENTS 6 MO)

DEC

Q1

Q2

Q3

BID/ CONSTRUCTION OF NEW FACILITY (APPROX. 5 MO)

2023 Q4

Q4 2022-Q4 2023 MOVE INTO NEW FACILITY

6.18.21

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

03 The guiding principles help focus strategic efforts of BandWith to achieve its goals. In addition to supporting architecture and design decisions, the guiding principles can be used to align with BandWith’s mission and vision to ensure a successful future of the organization.

Each guiding principle will be developed to communicate design strategies, space requirements, programmatic impacts, and character and identity elements. While all guiding principles are important, they are supported by BandWith’s aspirations and priorities for the organization. These aspirations and priorities center on program related priorities, quality of space priorities and community impact priorities. The principles and priorities work together to realize BandWith’s fullest potential in a responsive and accommodating new space.

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GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Guiding Principles Through discussions with the Steering Commitee, recurring themes were identified by participants as opportunities to guide future development of the organization.

These guiding principles for the project support the concept design framework.

1. Rooted in East Garfield Park Committee members envision BandWith’s future facility as a place for this specific community. BandWith is committed to East Garfield Park. Ideally it would help to reinforce the formation of a cultural “hub” in the neighborhood along with the Marillac Center. This should be a place “of the neighborhood,” where everyone feels comfortable and feels like they have access to the programs.

2. Positive Community Impact The new facility should help imbue a sense of stability, and be something that students, stakeholders, and community members can count on. BandWith will create a safe space for community that they can love, where they can gather, and that has permanence for generations to come. The program is a part of positive change and stability for East Garfield Park.

3. An Organization that Encourages Musical Excellence BandWith focuses on specific musical instruction, that not only exposes students to instruments, but emphasizes empowerment, social-emotional growth, and musical excellence. BandWith programs attract students that are excited to participate in its programs year after year. BandWith actively recruits program alumni to return to work with the organization in a variety of capacities. The new facility supports these recruiting efforts which leads to retaining excellent instructors. The high quality facility spaces express the high quality music education delivered through high quality programs and instruction.

4. Defined Character and Identity BandWith’s new facility communicates the identity of the organization. The facility also communicates these values to the community, the City of Chicago and the region. BandWith’s identity is a regional leader in music education for youth that is not only a beacon in East Garfield Park, but a leader in recognizing and fostering the talent and skills of its students.

Visioning Workshop On May 11, the consultant team facilitated a visioning workshop with the BandWith Steering Committee. This visioning workshop included four activities that were used to create a foundation for program development. The four exercises were:

1 ASPIRATIONS AND PRIORITIES. This exercise uncovered futurefocused qualitative and quantitative elements for the project.

3 SPACE PROGRAM. Types and sizes of space required for a new facility were identified in this exercise.

2 POSTCARDS FROM THE FUTURE. Participants were asked to write a postcard to their future selves about BandWith in the year 2030.

4 CHARACTER OF SPACE. Participates rated photos that illustrated specific characteristics of space were rated by preference.

PROGRAM 04 To ensure a successful future for BandWith’s facilities, its is important to understand the programmatic requirements for existing and future spaces. This excersize includes both utilization of existing spaces, program and enrollment, as well as, identification of future drivers of change that could impact space, adjacencies, partnerships, and program growth.

Of high importance to BandWith is continuing existing relationships with community partners and creating new relationships with both partners and funders. Clear program requirements that are future-focused, flexible and can accommodate growth will support BandWith’s efforts to effectively serve a growing student enrollment.

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PROGRAM

BANDWITH ENROLLMENT AND SPACE USAGE 2019

65 students in free programs in East Garfield Park.

80 students in satellite Paid Programs at St Procopius, St Helen, St John Berchmans.

21/22

Projected - 110 students in free programs.

Paid programs are suspeded for 2021/22.

22/23

Resume paid programs with an aim to grow them and to add CPS Schools as partners.

SCHOOL YEAR

SCHOOL YEAR

SCHOOL YEAR

CURRENT PROGRAM CURRICULUM BandWith offers Band, Drumline, and Individual Music Lessons to students ages 3-18. Dance and Vocal Programs will be offered beginning Summer 2021.

FUTURE PROGRAM CURRICULUM • • • • • •

Band Instrumental lessons and ensembles Choir/Vocal Coaching Dance Drumline Studio Engineering/Production

CURRENT SPACE USAGE The following is a description of the spaces that BandWith currently uses, amongst various locatons. Information is based on team walkthroughs and interviews.

212 S FRANCISCO - MARILLAC SOCIAL CENTER Band Room serves as combined: -directors office -large group rehearsal -small group/individual lesson space -equipment and instrument storage Closet across from Bandroom also used for storage of equipment. Community performances and gatherings are held in front of the building by closing the street. Careful scheduling needed to balance BandWith needs with needs of other organizations at the center.

Existing Bandwith Office at Marillac Social Center

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PROGRAM

2859 W JACKSON FAMILY CENTER / HOPE JR. Studio serves as combined: -shared office -individual/small group lessons -All Star band rehearsal -Individual recording and sound production lessons.

Gymnasium and Stage at 2859 W Jackson

Gymnasium and Stage -Large gatherings -Community celebrations and performances, -Drumline rehearsals -Schedule often conflicts with other users who need access to the gym.

Closet off of stage - Drum Storage Undetermined Room - Dance Studio beginning fall 2021

2925 W Adams Community Garden

WEST ADAMS COMMUNITY GARDEN 2925 W Adams St Outdoor gatherings and performances take place in this location. The garden is owned by Merillac.

SATELLITE PAID PROGRAMS St. Procopious School 1625 S Allport St. Pilsen, Chicago St. Helen School 2347 W Augusta Blvd, Ukranian Village, Chicago St. John Berchman’s School 2511 W Logan Blvd Logan Square, Chicago

St. Helen School

Each location has a designated room for lessons, rehearsal, and storage for BandWith.

St. John Berchman’s School

St. Procopious School

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PROGRAM

SPACE PROGRAM - EXISTING SPACE USAGE ROOM NAME

LENGTH (FT)

WIDTH (FT)

AREA (SF)

MARILLAC SOCIAL CENTER - 212 S FRANCISCO Band Room / Office / Rehearsal / Storage

19

9

171 SF

Storage Closet

9

7

63 SF

Overflow Space

29

16

464 SF

HOPE JR CENTER - 2859 W JACKSON Gymnasium / Performance Space / Large Gathering Space

100

50

5,000 SF

Stage

20

35

700 SF

Storage off side of stage

18

12

216 SF

Potential Dance studio

20

15

300 SF

Recording studio(not part of BW)

10

15

150 SF

25

3,125 SF

COMMUNITY GARDEN ON ADAMS ST. Outdoor Garden

NOTES

125

1 Windows to hallway on all classrooms 2 One secure entry point 3 Frieght elevator and hallways wide enough for equipment carts 4 Note Basketball court sized room may be too large. Multiple smaller spaces may be more useful.

Many programs practice at same time. Need to determine how many rehearsal spaces vs. performance spaces 5 Small number of large performaces (~ 200 Audience) per year

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SUBTOTAL (SF)

1

171 SF

Annie’s Office, has fit a full band rehersal, desk, small piano, drum set, several guitars, shelf with horns/music cases etc. 1 window.

1

63 SF

instrument storage with shelves.

1

464 SF

not dedicated to BandWith, this is a flex space down the hall. Has fit 60 students before.

1

5,000 SF

Full basketball court. Drumline practices here.

Drumline only takes up about 1/2 court.

1

700 SF

includes ramp, curtains, backstage curtains.

22’ ceiling.

1

216 SF

shelving on all walls for instrument and drum storage.

1

300 SF

current fitness room. windows look out to gym.

1

150 SF

soundproofing. Drum set, piano, guitars,

1

3,125 SF

SUBTOTAL

single typical Chicago residential lot around the corner from Marillac.

Adjacent to 3 story graystone house.

10,189 SF

GROSSING FACTOR

1.4

TOTAL USABLE AREA

14,265 SF

PARKING

NOTES

Shared lot and street parking.

ADJACENCY

Wall opens to stage

Adjacent to gym

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PROGRAM

SPACE PROGRAM - FUTURE SPACE USAGE ROOM NAME

LENGTH (FT)

WIDTH (FT)

AREA (SF)

large performance space / community gathering/ lobby + celebration space

60

50

3,000 SF

furniture/performance equip. storage

20

20

400 SF

outdoor performace space

0

0

0 SF

kitchen

10

20

200 SF

men’s restroom

15

25

375 SF

women’s restroom

15

25

375 SF

COMMUNITY SPACES

EDUCATIONAL / INSTRUCTIONAL SPACES band room

35

30

1,050 SF

band storage

10

20

200 SF

drum line room

35

30

1,050 SF

drum line storage

10

20

200 SF

dance studio

40

50

2,000 SF

dance studio storage

10

20

200 SF

dance locker room

10

20

200 SF

vocal room / group rehearsal

35

30

1,050 SF

vocal program storage

10

20

200 SF

instrument repair shop

10

10

100 SF

media / music library / hangout space

20

20

400 SF

studio recording / production

20

20

400 SF

6

8

48 SF

small practice/lesson rooms

COUNT

SUBTOTAL (SF)

NOTES

ADJACENCY

1

3,000 SF

1

400 SF

0

0 SF

1

200 SF

2

750 SF

need # occupants to size properly

2

750 SF

need # occupants to size properly

1

1,050 SF

max size: 35 sf / student x 30 students = 1,050

1

200 SF

1

1,050 SF

racks to store instrument cases of varying sizes/ risers/chairs/stands paired with rehearsal rooms max size: 35 sf / student x 30 students = 1,050

1

200 SF

--

1

2,000 SF

1

200 SF

--

dance studio

1

200 SF

how many students/lockers?

dance studio

1

1,050 SF

max size: 35 sf / student x 30 students = 1,050

--

1

200 SF

risers/chairs/stands paired with rehearsal rooms

vocal room

1

100 SF

can be a dedicated space in one of the storage areas. Work bench and tool/parts chests.

1

400 SF

computers, music collection

1

400 SF

recording booth and mixing studio. space for digital music production

studio and sound mixing booth

6

288 SF

sound proof necessary

sound proof

flexible/ hold banquet or performace/ fun place to hang out/wait.

-use adjacent outdoor spaces already available. flat, flexible space. warming kitchen with option to convert to full kitchen

max size: 100 sf / student x 20 students = 2,000. mirrors, barre on wall.

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kitchen / outdoor space -large performance space lobby community assembly

community assembly / lobby community assembly

could share with drum line room

band room

could share with band room

drum line room --

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PROGRAM

SPACE PROGRAM - FUTURE SPACE USAGE ROOM NAME

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LENGTH (FT)

WIDTH (FT)

AREA (SF)

main admin office/reception

12

15

180 SF

staff meeting space

12

30

180 SF

staff offices

10

10

100 SF

offices for incoming employees

--

--

0 SF

space for partner organizations

10

10

100 SF

reception/security

10

10

100 SF

staff/admin storage

10

10

100 SF

maintenance

10

15

150 SF

mechanical

20

30

600 SF

electrical

10

15

100 SF

STAFF SPACES

SUPPORT / BOH

COUNT

SUBTOTAL (SF)

1

180 SF

--

--

1

180 SF

--

--

5

500 SF

could be one combined open office

--

--

0 SF

--

--

4

400 SF

could be one combined open office

--

1

100 SF

--

lobby

1

100 SF

--

--

1

150 SF

--

--

1

600 SF

--

--

2

200 SF

--

--

SUBTOTAL

14,848 SF

GROSSING FACTOR

1.4

TOTAL USABLE AREA

20,787 SF

PARKING LOADING ZONE

NOTES

X cars - note: quantify parking needs.

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ADJACENCY

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PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED SPACE REQUIREMENTS Band Rooms: Each Band/Orchestra musician requires 35 sf per person.

Recommended Ceiling Height: 18’-20’ Dance Studio: 100 SF per Dancer 5 linear feet of Barre per dancer Other rooms required: An ensemble rehearsal space for instrumental music ensembles Practice rooms for individual/small lessons

KEY ADJACENCIES & SPACE ATTRIBUTES •

Acoustics Ensemble Rooms Rehearsal rooms Recording Studio (soundproofing) Drum Line (soundproofing)

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Rehearsal Spaces Plan for adjacent instrument and equipment storage Shared between Band, Choir, and Drum line

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Recording Studio Adjacent to Sound Production Room

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Dance Studio Not shared with other program Plan for adjacent or integrated changing room

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Bathrooms Adjacent to the gathering spaces / rehearsal spaces

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Basement Preferred for programs that could use soundproofing.

BAND REHEARSAL ROOM

STORAGE

STORAGE

OFFICE

OFFICE

CHORAL REHEARSAL ROOM

CORRIDOR

PRACTICE

PRACTICE

PRACTICE

PRACTICE

PRACTICE

PRACTICE

PROPOSED ADJACENCY DIAGRAM Notes: •

Isolate sounds with buffer zones and non-music performance areas such as storage, offices, and corridors.

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Enter practice rooms and offices without disrupting group rehearsals.

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Storage spaces are directly adjacent to the rooms they serve.

SITES / OPTIONS 05 Three options will be investigated to realization of BandWith’s vision to expand their footprint in East Garfield Park. BandWith is committed to working with its existing partners at Hope Jr. and Merrillac to continue their relationship and facility use. Each option proposes a phased transition of programs to new facilities located within walking distance of the existing facilities. Preliminary costing is provided for each option to better understand fundraising opportunities and short-, mid-, and long-term goals.

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SITE / OPTIONS

OPTION 1 - RENOVATION

JOHN CALHOUN NORTH SCHOOL 2833 W ADAMS ST. CHICAGO, IL 60612

Existing classroom wing not part of proposed project.

Proposed renovation area is the West end of the building including the existing auditorium, gymnasium and surrounding support spaces.

CALHOUN SCHOOL GYMNASIUM AND AUDITORIUM

CLASSROOM WING NOT INCLUDED IN PROJECT

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NC

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W AD AM S ST

W JA C KS O N BL VD

MARILLAC SOCIAL CENTER

212 S FRANCISCO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60612, UNITED STATES

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SITE / OPTIONS

OPTION 1 - RENOVATION

JOHN CALHOUN NORTH SCHOOL 2833 W ADAMS ST. CHICAGO, IL 60612

VESTIBULE

VESTIBULE

STAGE

AUDITORIUM

EXISTING STAIR

STAIRWAY VESTIBULE

MW WW

GYMNASIUM

STORAGE

OFFICE

LEVEL 1 - EXISTING FLOOR PLAN

Bandwith occupies the auditorium and gymnasium wing of the John Calhoun North School, shown in the existing plan below.

CLASSROOM WING NOT INCLUDED IN PROJECT

S FRANCISCO AVE

W ADAMS ST

W JACKSON BLVD

EXISTING BOILER/MECH BLDG. AUDITORIUM AND GYMNASIUM WING BANDWITH

SITE PLAN

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SITE / OPTIONS

OPTION 1 - RENOVATION

JOHN CALHOUN NORTH SCHOOL 2833 W ADAMS ST. CHICAGO, IL 60612

EXISTING / RENOVATION

VESTIBULE

FOLDABLE WALL SEPARATES VOCAL FROM COMMUNITY ROOM

ENTRY

KITCHEN 220 SF

STORAGE

VESTIBULE

OFFICE OFFICE

VOCAL REHEARSAL 780 SF

LOBBY / GALLERY 1,500 SF COMMUNITY GATHERING & PERFORMANCE SPACE (LEVEL FLOOR) 3,170 SF

STAIRWAY

RECEPTION SECURITY

INFILL WALL

MEN

VESTIBULE

LOCKERS M

LOCKERS W

PRACTICE ROOMS

WOMEN

FUTURE ELEVATOR

CORRIDOR

MUSIC LIBRARY

BAND STORAGE

VOCAL STORAGE

NEW STAIR

0’ 4’

8’

SOUND BOOTH

RECORDING STUDIO

DRUM STORAGE

BAND / DRUMS 1,000 SF DANCE STORAGE

DANCE STUDIO 1,000 SF

REPAIR

16’

LEVEL 1 - PROPOSED PLAN

BOILER ROOM STORAGE

OFFICE

EXTENT OF EXISTING BOILER/MECHANICAL ROOM TO REMAIN TO DETERMINED

Public Spaces

SUMMARY L1 L2 L2 Expansion Space Total

Public Support

15,455 GSF 3,202 GSF 2,600 GSF 21,257 GSF

Music / Dance / Rehearsal Music / Dance Support Administrative

Planned renovations subdivide the spaces to accommodate BandWith’s programmatic requirements. A mezzanine level for offices above the main level is proposed. Future Expansion space is accommodated on the mezzanine level with shell spaces above the entry lobby and community space. Bandwith can complete and move into these areas as expanding space needs require.

OPEN TO COMMUNITY SPACE BELOW

FUTURE EXPANSION SPACE 2,500 SF ADD SECOND STORY ABOVE LOBBY

NEW STAIR

EXISTING MECHANICAL ROOM

STAFF MEETING

OPEN OFFICES FOR STAFF AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS NEW MEZZANINE LEVEL

FUTURE ELEVATOR

NEW STAIR STAFF STORAGE

OPEN TO BELOW OPEN TO BELOW

OPEN TO BELOW SOUND PROOF LID ON RECORDING STUDIO

0’ 4’

8’

16’

MEZZANINE LEVEL - PROPOSED PLAN

ROOF

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SITE / OPTIONS

OPTION 2 - NEW CONSTRUCTION

SITE LOCATION TBD GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO

Within walking distance of Marillac Center.

Site should be in the immediate neighborhood to reenforce cultural hub.

Indicates City of Chicago owned vacant lot Specific site location and size requirement TBD

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SF

RA

NC

ISC

OA

VE

W AD AM S ST

W JA C KS O N BL VD

MARILLAC SOCIAL CENTER

212 S FRANCISCO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60612, UNITED STATES

Specific site location and size requirement TBD

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SITE / OPTIONS

OPTION 2 - NEW CONSTRUCTION

SITE LOCATION TBD GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO

• Within walking distance of Marillac Center.

• Site should be in the immediate neighborhood to reinforce cultural hub.

• Footprint of example is designed to fit on 3 combined typical City of Chicago lots or a single lot of similar size.

• Example is designed to fit on lots with a required rear setback.

HYPOTHETICAL SITE

ANY 3 CONTIGUOUS TYPICAL CHICAGO LOTS

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SITE / OPTIONS

OPTION 2 - NEW CONSTRUCTION

SITE LOCATION TBD GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO

ALLEY PARKING

6

5

4

3 ADA

2

ENTRY

LOCKERS M

1

30’-0” REQUIRED SETBACK

7

PROPERTY LINE

LOCKERS W

MEN

MEN

WOMEN

COMMUNITY AND PERFORMANCE SPACE

WOMEN DANCE STUDIO

KITCHEN

STORAGE

OPEN TO BELOW

SOUND BOOTH

OUTDOOR GATHERING AND PERFORMANCE SPACE

ELEVATOR

DANCE STORAGE

MUSIC LIBRARY

OPEN OFFICE BANDWITH & PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

ELEVATOR RECEPTION / SECURITY ENTRY

STREET

LOWER LEVEL

GROUND LEVEL

95’-0”

RECORDING STUDIO

SUMMARY Lower Level Ground Level Level Two Total

INSTRUMENT REPAIR BAND STORAGE MEN

WOMEN BAND / DRUM LINE ROOM

MAINT. PRACTICE PRACTICE

BAND STORAGE

PRACTICE PRACTICE

PRACTICE VOCAL ROOM ELEVATOR

LEVEL 2

VOCAL STORAGE

5,240 GSF 5,240 GSF 4,020 GSF 14,500 GSF

Public Spaces Public Support Music / Dance / Rehearsal Music / Dance Support Administrative

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SITE / OPTIONS

OPTION 3 - RENOVATION

2-STORY EXISTING GRAYSTONE BUILDING 2923 W ADAMS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612

Photo of existing structure. proposed renovation area is the entire existing building and site, including basement and two levels above grade.

2923 W ADAMS ST. Zoning RT-4 ADU area Schools Permitted Community Centers Permitted as a special use Standard FAR 1.20 Lot area 3,125 SF Allowable size 3,750 SF

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RA

NC

ISC

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W AD AM S ST

W JA C KS O N BL VD

MARILLAC SOCIAL CENTER

212 S FRANCISCO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60612, UNITED STATES

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SITE / OPTIONS

OPTION 3 - RENOVATION

RELATIVE SIZE COMPARISON OF SITES 2923 W ADAMS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612

The existing graystone building at 2923 W Adams St. presents an opportunity because of its avaiability, its proximity to the Marillac Center, and it’s adjacency to the existing community garden space directly to its West.

The site also poses some significant challenges that make it a less suitable option than the others.

Most importantly, the size of this existing building and the limit of allowable F.A.R. restrict the amount of useable space available on this site. This option is not able to accommodate all of the spaces in the BandWith program.

Additionally most of the spaces will need to be smaller than ideal, as stated in the program document. Several BandWith functions therefore would still need to be accommodated off-site at another location.

KEY CONSIDERATIONS : •

Accessibility challenges. Without adding an elevator, access to upper and lower levels is restricted.

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No space for future growth.

•

Large Gathering Space/Performance Space/Kitchen will need to be accommodated off-site.

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Large group rehearsal rooms - this design has one large rehearsal room and three smaller ones. The rooms can be shared among the various disciplines, though all are smaller than programmed.

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Dance studio/Lockers - there is no dedicated dance studio since the large rooms must be shared. Dance can practice in the large rehearsal room.

•

Less storage space than in the program document due to limited building size.

SUMMARY Level 2 Level 1 Lower Level Total

1,860 GSF 1,860 GSF 1,860 GSF 5,580 GSF NOTE : 3,720SF COUNT TOWARDS FAR

Public Spaces Public Support Music / Dance / Rehearsal Music / Dance Support Administrative

STAIR

RECEPTION / WELCOME / MUSIC + MEDIA LIBRARY

PR.

STORAGE

GROUP REHEARSAL ROOM 350 SF

STORAGE

OPEN OFFICE 280 SF

PR.

PR.

3’-6”

GROUP REHEARSAL ROOM 280 SF

NEW STAIR

NEW STAIR

MASONRY WALL

OPEN OFFICE 350 SF

PRACTICE

RR

GROUP REHEARSAL ROOM 350 SF

95’-0”

GROUP REHEARSAL ROOM 620 SF

STAIR

GENERAL STORAGE 330 SF COMMUNITY GARDEN NEXT DOOR

STAIR

PROPERTY LINE

STUDIO REC. SOUND BOOTH

OUTDOOR YARD

1

2 ADA

30’-0” REQUIRED SETBACK

RAMP 0’

4’

8’

16’

25’-0”

LOWER LEVEL

LEVEL 1 - GROUND

LEVEL 2

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SITE / OPTIONS

OPTION 3 - RENOVATION

RELATIVE SIZE COMPARISON OF SITES 2923 W ADAMS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612

2923 W ADAMS ST. GRAYSTONE OPTION 3

MARILLAC SOCIAL CENT 212 S FRANCISCO AVE, CHICAGO, IL

TER 60612

CALHOUN SCHOOL AUDITORIUM AND GYMNASIUM OPTION 1

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PEER INSTITUTIONS

RED CLAY DANCE RED CLAY DANCE COMPANY 808 E. 63rd Street, Chicago, IL 60637 https://redclaydance.com/

CHARACTERISTIC

INITIATIVES

PARTNERSHIPS

Dance Program City-Wide Partnerships Currently constructing a new facility in Woodlawn Station

Touring Company Youth Dance Enseble Making the Artivist Dance Pamoja Challenge

CEEP Program Community, Engagement, Education.

In-School Residencies After School Residencies Single and Multi-Day Workshops.

PARTNERSHIPS Chicago Park District* Ellis Park Kennicott Park Taylor Park Schools Doolittle Elementary School Dyett High School Hendricks Elementary School Pershing East Elementary School University of Chicago Charter School-North Kenwood Oakland (NKO) and Woodlawn Campuses Youth & Community Development Organizations After School Matters Embarc Youth Guidance

INTONATION INTONAITON MUSIC WORKSHOP 4434 S Lake Park Avenue, Suite 110, Chicago, IL 60653 info@intonationmusicworkshop.org

PARTNERSHIPS

CHARACTERISTIC

Performance Partners

In-School Programs City-Wide Partnerships

Logan Square Arts Fest Millennium Park Family Fun Fest Night Out In The Parks Silver Room Block Party The Promontory

INITIATIVES Year-long Rock band programs at partner schools All Star Band Musician’s Trust

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CWCMC CHICAGO WEST COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER 100 N. Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637 https://www.cwcmc.org/

CHARACTERISTIC

INITIATIVES

PARTNERSHIPS

In-House programs After School Programs Saturday Programs Outreach programs.

Berklee City Music The Business of Music W.I.S.H. Westside Instructional String and Harp Cook County Suzuki Violin/Viola Music Program Department of Family and Support Services Piano Music Program General Music Instruction.

Posen Elementary School City of Chicago Park District facilites.

The Field School

Located on second floor of Garfield Park Golden Dome.

Instruction for elementary through high school students

MERIT MUSIC MERIT SCHOOL OF MUSIC 38 South Peoria Street, Chicago, IL 60607 https://meritmusic.org/

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RENTAL SPACES

Merritt’s builidng has a large performance and gathering space, rehearsal spaces and solo practice rooms available.

Early Childhood Group Classes Private Lessons Virtual Electives Summer Camps Conservatory Merritt Music in Communities.

Gottlieb Hall Foreman Hall Polk Bros. Hall

Rental space and meeting spaces also available.

PARTNERSHIPS Over 20 School Partners

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GRIFFIN INSTITUTE THE GRIFFIN INSTITUTE OF PERFORMING ARTS 14741 Wallace Street, Harvey, IL 60426 https://thegriffininstitute.org/

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Using the performing arts to enhance the lives of children through education, mentorship, and community.

Music Theater Dance Fernando Jones Blues Camp Jazz Education Network

Dream a Dream Foundation Hazel Crest SD152.5

KEHREIN CENTER KEHREIN CENTER OF THE ARTS 5628 W. Washington Boulevard,Chicago, IL 60644 https://www.kehreincenter.com/

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PARTNERSHIPS

Facility has an excellent auditorium with state of the art sound, by architect Eckenhoff Saunders.

Music Theater Dance Spoken Word

A Catalyst Schools and Austin Community Site for the Arts.

Rehearsal space and practice space available on lower level.

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RAVINIA’S STEANS RAVINIA’S STEANS MUSIC INSTITUTE 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 https://www.ravinia.org/Page/SteansJazzProgram

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PARTNERSHIPS

Housed in the John D. Harza Building with a 450 seat performance hall, regarded to have excellent acoustics.

One-week program for jazz is a summer program for young professional musicians that focuses on composition and performance.

Participation is by invitation only.

Accepted fellows recieve a full fellowship covering Institute activities, room and board, meals, and inter campus transportation.

The building also has teaching studios, practice rooms, a music library, audio/visual control room to record live events.

MYAC MIDWEST YOUNG ARTISTS CONSERVATORY 878 Lyster Road, Highwood, IL 60040 mya@mya.org

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PARTNERSHIPS

Largest youth ensemble program in the midwest.

8 orchestras 60+ chamber music ensembles 8 jazz bands + combos 4 vocal ensembles Music Theory and composition early childhood music Smmer music camps

Outside groups and individuals can rent rehearsal rooms and lobby space.

facility has two large rehearsal halls, classrooms, large lobby gathering space.

Private teachers can reserve rooms for recitals, master classes or rehearsals. Not-for-profit organizations with musical/educatonal missions can request discounted use-rate for facilities.

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STONY-ARTIST BANK STONY ISLAND ARTS BANK 6760 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60649 https://rebuild-foundation.org/site/stony-island-arts-bank/

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“The Stony Island Arts Bank is a hybrid gallery, media archive, library and community center. The building serves as a space for neighborhood residents to preserve, access, reimagine and share their heritage – and a destination for artists, scholars, curators, and collectors to research and engage with South Side history.”

Johnson Publishing Archive + Collections University of Chicago Glass Lantern Slides Edward J Williams Collection Frankie Knuckles Records

Stony Island Arts Bank is part of the Rebuild Foundation. Founded and Led by Theaster Gates, Rebuild Foundation is a platform for art, cultural development, and neighborhood transformation. Our projects support artists and strengthen communities by providing free arts programming, creating new cultural amenities, and developing affordable housing, studio, and live-work space.

LAWNDALE CHC LAWNDALE CHRISTIAN HEALTH& FITNESS CENTER 3860 W. Ogden Avenue, Chicago, IL 60623 https://lawndale.org

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INITIATIVES

Welcoming, community based program.

Medical Care Clinics Health & Fitness Centers Community Event Spaces Farragut Acadamy

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Aspirations and Priorities THE FOLLOWING GOALS WERE IDENTIFIED AS KEY PRIORITIES FROM STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Attract and hold onto excellent instructors A place where people feel comfortable hanging out Be stable for the community Commitment to the East Garfield Park neighborhood A space that the community loves and gathers around Touch, save, and change lives Create a lasting project A building that supports BandWith and make sure it stays in the community.

Be a part of positive change and stability in Garfield Park Reflect permanence Be a beacon of light in the community Be a place where kids will be encouraged Serve a lot of kids A Multipurpose space that the community can use.

A facility and programs that are accessible to community

The priorities identified below were categorized into three areas that illustrated participant’s goals for how BandWith could fulfill its potential.

PROGRAM RELATED PRIORITIES • • • • • • • • • • •

Balance quality of programs with scale of programs Provide types of programs that used to be available at CPS but are no longer offered Hire program alums to Bandwith to run new programs Draw in kids who want to be there Create programs for students to continually grow and develop Focus on specific instruction, not general music Become a CPS vendor to provide music services Add a vocal program Have a strong identity that people really want to get their kids into Identifable identity Excellent WIFI

QUALITY OF SPACE PRIORITIES • • • • • • •

Central hub Welcoming Fun Transparent Spaces should be designed to have correct and excellent acoustics.

Long-term Impact The building should help make it obvious that the programs are available for everyone.

COMMUNITY IMPACT PRIORITIES • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Mentorship A place to recognize and capture the talent of all the kids Communicate the worth of the program to a broader audience Understand values of the program that are important to non-musicians and non-designers Commitment to neighborhood first Neighborhood ownership of the program Embedded in community, not superficial relationship Sense of permanence and something you can count on Build a cultural ‘hub’ in the neighborhood by adjacency to Marillac Center.

A beacon for the west side.

Be a good neighbor Be a safe haven from bad influences A place where love blossoms Be woven into the community A Haven Expand on the west side of Chicago.

Increase exposure for west side students via CPS partnership.

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Defining Character of Space DEFINING THE CHARACTER OF SPACE The exercise Illustrated here was performed with the BandWith steering committee and board of directors to determine desired spatial characteristics for the new facility.

RESULTING PREFERENCES AS FOLLOWS: • • • • • •

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The space should have room to grow.

The group leaned towards an adaptive reuse aesthetic, however there was consensus about a good balance between new and reuse aesthetic.

Most spaces should be complete and useable on day 1. Unfinished expansion space for a later date should be provided if possible.

The project should be focussed on providing space dedicated to the students, however there should be some venue for shared/external events even though that’s not the main focus.

The project should maintain focus on staying tied to the community The project should seek a balance between modern digital and classic analog from an aesthetic perspective. The project should support the latest digital recording technology, and be acoustically excellent. The look of the building does not have to be sleek futuristic in order to incorporate modern technology.

However, students are drawn to the newest technology so finding a way to highlight it would be useful.

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