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#2Can 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
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#3From 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...
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#4Can 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.
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#5Can 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.
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."
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#6Earlier 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."
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/
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#7This seems overly ambitious. Is "FarmLand" really needed to create a viable "Hackert0wn"? Perhaps they should focus on doing one thing well first (such as an educational center or hackerspace) before adding in side projects that don't really enhance these other things. I can buy farm fresh food or join a CSA farm share in New York fairly easily -- I don't see the need to tie it into my workspace.
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#8Earlier quoted context omitted.
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."
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.
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#9Earlier 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."
Metal walls also cause condensation. Here's a good reference: http://www.tincancabin.com/
Building a 3 container cabin I believe wound up costing the guy $25,000
I've been thinking of making a tin-can-cabin, some sort of summer-vacation spot but I can't imagine trying to make a all-year-livable space in new york with containers. May as well buy an old building and pay to clean out all the asbestos.
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#10"hackertown is a an epicenter"
If you can't be bothered to have someone proofread your first sentence there is no way I'm even thinking about giving you money.