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Re: Hackert0wn

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Post by psytek »

duiker101 wrote: post #3

From the video to me it looks more like "Hey wouldn't it be cool to get all the cool thing you could ever want in one place? Sure! Let's build it! But we need money! No worries let's just start one of those fundraising things where you say all the cool things could ever get in a video and people throw money to you! I'd say we need about 1.5m! Yhea! Let's do it!" then a reasoned thing as it should be...

Where there's a will there's a way! Ideas have to start somewhere. We're more than just an idea at this stage. We've got blueprints, contracts and a crowd-funding campaign going.

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Post by psytek »

moocow01 wrote: post #18

The fact that they are reading off of cue cards about their own project isnt exactly encouraging. Why do we need spaces specifically marketed to "hacking"? Hacking requires a computer, a table, a chair and electricity - just about any real estate fits those parameters. On top of it 1.5 million through crowdsourcing for this sort of thing I have to doubt would come even close to cutting it for getting things off the g…

Well the point is clearly made in the video... I think you're thinking of co-working space. A hackerspace is quite different http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hackerspace We do have the option of going with a real estate investor, however we think it will be more fun to get the community involved from an early stage and do a crowd funding campaign!

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Post by psytek »

showerst wrote: post #2

Can someone who knows a bit more about this idea chime in on if it's really plausible? A multi-story building in NYC with an elevator for 1.5MM? Do they already own the land or something? It sounds like at least one of the partners already runs a hacker space so I assume they know what they're doing, but it sounds wildly implausible to me. The typos and errors on the page don't exactly inspire confidence either =P

Yes, check out http://www.platoon.org/ We're buying the land. Copy has been updated.

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Post by psytek »

duiker101 wrote: post #4
showerst wrote: post #2

Can someone who knows a bit more about this idea chime in on if it's really plausible? A multi-story building in NYC with an elevator for 1.5MM? Do they already own the land or something? It sounds like at least one of the partners already runs a hacker space so I assume they know what they're doing, but it sounds wildly implausible to me. The typos and errors on the page don't exactly inspire confidence either =P

You missed the part where it would be made with containers. I assume they do not know what they are doing.

http://www.platoon.org/

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Post by psytek »

Moto7451 wrote: post #5
duiker101 wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You missed the part where it would be made with containers. I assume they do not know what they are doing.

Containers can make for some very cool architecture. http://weburbanist.com/2008/05/26/cargo-container-homes-and-... That said I agree that this looks like its a very idealistic project that lacks an actual plan besides "cool ideas + money = awesome."

We've added more concrete details to the plan. Thanks for the feedback.

Re: Hackert0wn

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Post by psytek »

protomyth wrote: post #8
stephengillie wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

A connex (45' long container trailer) looks to cost around $1000-$3000 on eBay, and I think I've heard that's a typical price for one. I'd budget another $3000 to make it livable - installing drywall walls, electrical outlets, plumbing a toilet and mini-kitchenette, and a door and window. The biggest price will be land. Interestingly: http://containerhouse.info/how-to-buy-container-home/

more info from 2011: http://www.archdaily.com/160892/the-pros-and-cons-of-cargo-c... I do think they would run into trouble with the local building codes and inspectors.

Our plan is up to code, and of course we'll make sure that everything will pass inspection. Mayor Bloomberg is also pushing for green projects like this, so the wait time for a permit is much less.

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Post by twodayslate »

psytek wrote: post #28
twodayslate wrote: post #12

$40/month for a membership will turn into $40/month for rent

Not sure what you mean here. The rent for a private studio is $500/m and for the retail store is $1000/m We're buying the lot so we'll only have to pay property tax.

$40/month for membership and the video made it seem like those little bed pods were included. Sounds like home to me
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