| Geographical |
Accessible by public transportation (within
walking distance of TTA) |
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Near gay-friendly establishments |
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Main building and satellite through businesses
and other established GLBT-friendly places |
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Charlotte/Wilmington have centers -- Capital
city should have one |
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Accessible to airport |
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Critical mass of where people already go |
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Downtown Raleigh revitalization |
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Urban -- loft warehouse |
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Support community roots, not compete with |
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Where is the GLBT population |
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Negotiating for vacant spaces |
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Glenwood Avenue |
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Vacant strip mall area |
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Consider some rental of space -- decentralized |
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Downtown |
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Chapel Hill due to its academic legacy |
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Should enliven a downtown area |
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Durham (equally accessible to Raleigh and Chapel
Hill) |
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RTP, 2-Story free-standing (add on as needed),
4-10 acres |
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Take over old school -- ready made space |
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Outside Raleigh |
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Mixed use neighborhood |
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Easy access off major interstate |
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I-40, between Wade avenue and Route 147, is always
a barrier |
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Bus stops in East Durham, Loews's Grove School |
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| Physical |
Plentiful parking |
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Handicap accessible |
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Plenty of emergency exits |
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Air-conditioned |
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Safe place |
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Visible (consider two entrances, one for closeted
folks) |
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Large space (adaptable, expandable) |
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Outdoor grounds (patio, flowers, trees, athletic
field, smoking area, playground area) |
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Ownership (temporary for immediate, leading to
permanent; start off leasing; move to ownership) |
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Safety, sustainable, practical, affordable, reasonable,
insured |
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Web / phone presence (DSL Internet access) |
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Virtual and physical presence |
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Consider hills and stairs |
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Use construction resources of community |
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Freestanding building would be ideal |
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Comfortable place |
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Security guards |
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Well lit |
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Outdoor mirrors / surveillance |
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Gym or place to work out |
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Sand volleyball court |
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Reception desk with windows, information desk
immediately inside |
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Rocking chairs, fireplace, bright lighting (sitting/waiting
area with couches) |
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Computers, TV, copiers, scanners, AV equipment
for performing/recording, sound system/board, LCD projector |
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Bathrooms (tampon dispenser, condom dispenser,
shower) |
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Gas grill, picnic table(s) |
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Community gardens |
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Non-denominational chapel room (quiet meditation,
memorial/commitment ceremonies, icons of all faith) |
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Health facility (HIV testing, Cancer screening,
Mammogram, STD screening, Therapy, Multi-function) |
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Vending machines with healthy choices, juice
bar |
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Non-smoking |
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Gift shop(s) |
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Gay-related businesses |
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Professional offices |
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Assorted sizes of meeting space, outside spaces,
storage space, 4-6 offices |
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Open to what comes up, considering comfort, anonymity,
and level of "closetedness" |
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Confidential, safe place -- respect privacy |
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Space for toddlers during meetings |
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Ecological and psychological landscapes |
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Brick, lots of glass |
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2000 square feet of open space, partitioning |
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| Operational |
Free or as can pay basis |
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Alcohol or non-alcohol |
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Schedule events that financially sustain the
center |
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Paid staff (administrator, coordinate volunteers,
provide support) |
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Always open, staffed |
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Bring people in / take programs out |
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Offices for 501(c)3 organizations |
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Planned giving |
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Developed in phased process |
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Catering, food facilities and services |
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Be a catalyst for positive change and activities
-- make the neighborhood better |
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Earth conscience -- recycling |
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Professionals (e.g., attorneys, therapists) to
volunteer at center |
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Continuous suggestions from community implemented
by the community center |
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Outreach program |
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Core volunteers for center |
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Grant writing and fund raising by the center
for the center |
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