Working steps to consider for MBA Project

I write this mainly for Team members:

REFLECTIONS ON STEPS IN OUR WORKING AGREEMENT
1) Executive Summary: will be good for you to extrapolate from what I've outlined above and provide what YOU see, at least as a starting point. DRAFT: projected date, so we'll have time to work on it together?

2) Background: what more do you need from me? perhaps a more in-depth interview than we've done so far, with you all asking specific questions?

3) Financial Projections: this is what will take research; I'll lay out below what information I think we need, you can tell me what I'm leaving out, and we can divide the work. I will do as much of this as you advise; I probably have more time than you do!

4) Recommendations (financial projections, marketing ideas) - in your good hands! I look forward to what further work and learning you see needed and/or desirable

5) FINAL PRESENTATION: Level Green has few Board members in Ithaca so, with your permission, I would like to invite LG friends to this as well. Particularly folks who will be participating in the May-September series of charettes (barn) and Town and City of Ithaca representatives (driveway, trailhead, parking)

THOUGHTS ON WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE TO MOVE EACH FACET FORWARD

1) DRIVEWAY
* needs to be regraded and reconfigured to include an exit (from current hard-to-access slope in front of the barn into semi-circle that's easy to enter and exit from)
* must meet Department of Transportation (Rt 79) and Town of Ithaca regulations (pfh)
* environmentally-responsible materials (research:pfh and Civil/Environmental Engineering students - Engineers for a Sustainable World? grad/undergrad organization? course-related? faculty to approach?) - see eco-grid below for one possibility
* check out possibilities for Town of Ithaca engineering design and construction assistance (pfh)

2) PARKING
* location: left side of south meadow, from meadow entrance to just before Gully Bridge
* issue: proximity to run-off stream
* will require clearing bushes and small trees between meadow and stream
* eco-responsible materials (need to research options- but I'm drawn to "eco-grid" - from :

Permeable paving (also known as pervious or porous pavement) defines the method of paving a surface so that it allows the flow of water through it. This allows stormwater to filter through the soil below the paved surface, preventing the numerous environmental issues associated with water runoff. EcoGrid provides a "green" asphalt alternative and an effective method of erosion control.

EcoGrid can be used as either a permeable paving surface for pedestrian / vehicular traffic or as a soil stabilization / mud abatement grid in the prevention of erosion. EcoGrid is virtually maintenance free. This unique gravel or grass paver provides a cost effective and perfect solution for constructing ideal surfaces for various applications. EcoGrid is water permeable and quickly becomes concealed after being covered by grass or can be filled with gravel.

The unique patented fastening system makes it extremely efficient and easy to use, with the added advantage of being constructed from 100% recycled high density polyethylene. The product has been used extensively across Europe for many years and is now becoming a brand leader in North America. EcoGrid is the industry leader in environmentally sustainable geogrid and offers numerous maintenance and cost benefits over other porous pavement solutions

3) GULLY BRIDGE TRAILHEAD
* signage
* welcome box with folder with intro to Six Mile Creek nature preserve and walking trail maps (work with Friends of Six Mile Creek and City of Ithaca Forester's Office) - also post on City website and Level Green website
* create clear pathways from Bridge to intersection with City pathway system, through spruce forest (Eagle Scout Project? create plan with City Forester's Office)

4) BARN RENOVATION
* goal: keep exterior appearance of 1930s barn while repurposing as community arts center, integrated wellness clinic, and Hostel dorms and meeting space - as much as possible energy self-sufficient (solar, wind?), recycled materials; demonstration/teaching site for eco-renovation
* check out structural stability (Rick Lazarus, Victoria Romanoff)
* SPECIFIC usage and design will grow out of campus/community charettes May-September
* obvious renovations costs regardless of planned usage and/or renovation design: electricity, water, insulation (walls, basement and first floor ceilings), exterior and interior paint, basement floor, insulated windows, solar panels, flooring for 1st and 2nd floors, telephone access, internet access - CONNECTION WITH CITY SEWER (pfh will check out cost and process)
* preliminary usage visionn guiding renovation cost projections:
a] basement: commercial kitchen with eating space, handicapped-accessible bathroom, storage space, welcome and examination spaces for integrated wellness clinic [under deck] - entrance from parking area
b] interior circular stair or lift connecting all three floors; exterior stairs connecting all three floors
c] 1st floor (current entry from driveway): half-bath, mini-kitchen (microwave, coffee, water), open space large enough for meetings, yoga classes, small group dancing, white walls for art, southern wall of glass doors opening to large back deck overlooking gardens
d] 2nd floor (top floor): raise back roof, windows along southern side, passive solar energy flooring, flexible (moveable) panels that can refigure the space to serve as Hostel dormitories, library/computer workstations, intimate meeting space

JUST A START - YOUR THOUGHTS?