Thank you to everyone who replied. I'll be sure to check with the city and consult an architect, as well as speak with the community to hear their thoughts.
-- *Aliza Schlabach* Founder | Coworking For Parents <http://www.coworkingforparents.com/> 215.858.4658 Sign up for our email newsletter <http://www.coworkingforparents.com/> | Join our Meetup group <http://www.meetup.com/CoworkingForparents/> | Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/CoworkingForParents> On Friday, March 2, 2012 1:32:35 PM UTC-5, Tom Brandt - Workantile wrote: > > You really need to consult with a local architect to figure what you need > to do and what is not necessary. > > We are in an old (>100 years) building which is not ADA-compliant. > However, the front entrance is at ground level and the restroom is > ADA-compliant, so the main level is wheelchair accessible. The loft area > and back conference room are accessible only by stairs > > On Fri, Mar 2, 2012 at 9:36 AM, Aliza wrote: > >> Hi everyone, >> >> I'm searching for real estate for Coworking with Parents, and have found >> a place that I love... a converted barn with wood floors, exposed beams, >> and a high ceiling with skylights on the third floor... there's even >> outdoor space... and it's got lots of parking with nearby restaurants and a >> grocery store. However, it is an older building with no elevator, so all >> coworkers would have to climb 2 flights of stairs, and kids would have to >> climb 1 flight of stairs for the play space. >> >> What I need to find out is... is this space a possibility for me, >> legally, without having to make expensive modifications such as adding an >> elevator? And if it is... is this the *right* decision. >> >> Would love to hear your thoughts and experiences... and find out which of >> your spaces are, or are not, accessible. >> >> Thanks! >> >> *Aliza Schlabach* >> Founder | Coworking For Parents <http://www.coworkingforparents.com/> >> (Philadelphia) >> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Coworking" group. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msg/coworking/-/A4aF2VKi76IJ. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. >> > > > > -- > twb > member, Workantile <http://workantile.com/> > @twbrandt > > On Friday, March 2, 2012 1:32:35 PM UTC-5, Tom Brandt - Workantile wrote: > > You really need to consult with a local architect to figure what you need > to do and what is not necessary. > > We are in an old (>100 years) building which is not ADA-compliant. > However, the front entrance is at ground level and the restroom is > ADA-compliant, so the main level is wheelchair accessible. The loft area > and back conference room are accessible only by stairs > > On Fri, Mar 2, 2012 at 9:36 AM, Aliza wrote: > >> Hi everyone, >> >> I'm searching for real estate for Coworking with Parents, and have found >> a place that I love... a converted barn with wood floors, exposed beams, >> and a high ceiling with skylights on the third floor... there's even >> outdoor space... and it's got lots of parking with nearby restaurants and a >> grocery store. However, it is an older building with no elevator, so all >> coworkers would have to climb 2 flights of stairs, and kids would have to >> climb 1 flight of stairs for the play space. >> >> What I need to find out is... is this space a possibility for me, >> legally, without having to make expensive modifications such as adding an >> elevator? And if it is... is this the *right* decision. >> >> Would love to hear your thoughts and experiences... and find out which of >> your spaces are, or are not, accessible. >> >> Thanks! >> >> *Aliza Schlabach* >> Founder | Coworking For Parents <http://www.coworkingforparents.com/> >> (Philadelphia) >> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Coworking" group. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msg/coworking/-/A4aF2VKi76IJ. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. >> > > > > -- > twb > member, Workantile <http://workantile.com/> > @twbrandt > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/coworking/-/vwNdPDjXhDcJ. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
