September 11, 2011

First Meeting Notes- 09-02-2011

Client: 60 members of community Garden.
o   It is important to hear the client carefully.
o   Never Ask the client to trust you
Site: Sullivan Square Community Garden
o   Get a sense of the contours of the site (Contour Map)
o   Drainage
o   Utilities
o   Floor Area Ratio
o   Handicap Accessibility
o   Opportunities vs. Constraints
o   Property Line
Possible Questions to ask Client:
o   Are they an organic Farm?
o   What are their expectations?
o   Is there a separate part of the shed where machinery is kept?
o   Does it need light?
o   Do they want windows? Does that affect security? Perhaps sliding doors?
o   What are their affiliations with other entitites?
o   what are their cultural attitudes? How does the garden work in conjunction with community?
o   What about insects? what kind of attacks does the shed have to withstand?
o   Realities in terms of cost/
o   Do they need a drop off for wheel barrel composing?
Important: Educate each other and educate client.
Scale: 1"=20'

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