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All Souls Forward Living Up to Our Name. Becoming An Accessible Parish September 18, 2011. Purpose. Present the initial plan for handicap accessibility Developed through visioning and working sessions with All Souls Ambassadors Supported by the Vestry Seek feedback from the Parish. History.
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All Souls ForwardLiving Up to Our Name Becoming An Accessible Parish September 18, 2011
Purpose • Present the initial plan for handicap accessibility • Developed through visioning and working sessions with All Souls Ambassadors • Supported by the Vestry • Seek feedback from the Parish
History • March 2005--Capital Campaign Feasibility Study Report • August 2009--Started dialogue with MTFA Architects • October 2009--On contract with MTFA for initial planning • December 2009--Assigned 23 “Ambassadors” • January 2010--Visioning Workshop • February 2010--Review of the Visioning Workshop and “Bubble Drawings” • May 2010--Ambassador-only meeting on “likes and dislikes” of master plan • August 2010--Fr. John and Dale met with MTFA based on “likes and dislikes” to get to an achievable plan • September 2010--MTFA submits updated options • June 2011--Ambassador meeting with MTFA to reinitiate activity
What About This Isn’t Strictly Accessibility? • Not Much • Lowering the garden to allow French doors to the Undercroft • Improves utility of the space • Fire Alarm • Hardly a luxury: look at the chapel at VTS… • New Portico • New Sign
What are the Benefits Beyond Accessibility? • A clear, welcoming entrance from the parking lot • More, nicer restrooms • Improved utility of the Undercroft • This space should be getting more use including rental • Great location • Near metro • Parking
How Much Will This Cost and How Do We Get There? • The architect’s current rough estimate is $1.3 million • Capital campaign coming, but we do not have to wait to refine plan and cost estimates • With $107,769 already in the Handicap Accessibility Fund we can pay for nearly entire cost of: • Schematic Design • Design Development • Construction Documents
What’s Next? • Conceptual Design & Budget (We Are Here) • Refine Design (Schematic Design) (6 weeks) • Review and Input • Pre-planning Meeting with DC • Public Relations with Neighbors • Final Design (Design Development) and Refined Cost (8 weeks) • Review and Input • Fundraising and Financing • Construction Documents (10 weeks) • Permitting (2 to 3 months) • Bidding Pre-qualified Contractors (3 weeks) • Construction Contract • Construction (9 months) 2 Years Requires Ambassador Review and Vote by the Vestry to Approve or Proceed
Bottom Line • We’re approaching this in a way that’s achievable, responsible, and faithful • We’re focused on the basics • We will keep you informed • We want your feedback • Talk to Ambassadors • Talk to Vestry members • allsoulsvestry@gmail.com • Adult Forum next Sunday