Cohousing-L Mailing List: woodworking shops, etc

[Deborah Behrens (debbeh]

Highline crossing is considering setting up a woodworking shop somewhere on
the property.  It was axed from the original plans due to cost, but 
several members still feel that we need one somewhere.  We are looking at
temporary quarters in the common house basement, or in a garage, since we
can't afford to build a separate building for it at this time.  Some 
members have concerns that if a workshop is 'temporarily' quartered in
the basement, for instance, that it will end up staying there, disrupting
other future plans for the area.  The mess is also a concern, as is safety
(keeping kids out of the equipment).
Other activities in the basement currently include a laundry room, bathroom, 
and, for the next year or so, the construction office.  Electrical outlets
in the basement are currently very limited, altho it is well lit.
Plans for the basement were for the laundry, a guest room, teen room, 
exercise and meeting areas, etc.

What sort of priority has a woodworking shop had?
What sort of participation have they had?
What locations have they been in? 
With what amenities, requirements, etc?

Thanx for your input,
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