Further Questions

As you fine-tune your space needs, also consider the following questions:

Can you be productive in a residential space?
Do you need commercial/industrial space?
Do you want to lease or buy?
Have you considered buying space -- either alone or with colleagues? See Chapter 8: Buying Real Estate and Chapter 11: Models of Ownership, for more information.
How many occupants share your current space? How many will share your next space?
Which locations do you prefer?
When can you move?
What is your budget?
What special features must a space offer in order to accommodate your art practice?
If leasing, how long must the lease last?
Will you have to store or dispose of toxic materials?
Are there any other requirements you need to address?
Might your long-term plans, or those of your organization, affect the use or need of the space?
Do you need to frequently accommodate gatherings of people? If so, how many?

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