Artist Space Needs
Code and Regulatory Issues
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What are the building, life safety, zoning, and other code and regulatory issues that affect our ability to provide space for established and emerging artists
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Are there any code changes that can be recommended?
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Are there any innovative approaches being taken by other jurisdictions that be applicable to Baltimore?
Project Development & Finance
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What kinds of spaces are necessary -- living, live/work, performance?
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Should these be separate or combined?
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What is the range of occupancy costs that can be borne by the artists or organizations who would want to live, work, and perform in these spaces?
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What does it take to provide for safe spaces for artists uses? What are the architectural models? What are the financial models?
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What financing programs and models exist already? Do we use them? If not, could/should we?
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What programs or models would we like to see, even if it requires legislation and/or new funding streams? Are there programs in other jurisdictions being utilized?