1. A2 MEMBER MEETING
September 17, 2020

2. WELCOME
1. INTRODUCTIONS
2. MOVE
a. Decision process - Andrew Anselmo, Elections Commissioner
b. The opportunity ahead - Steve Derezinski, Board Chair
c. Process review to date - Lars Torres, ED
d. Q&A - Facilitated by Steve
3. BOARD ELECTIONS
a. Role of board - Steve
b. Role of elected reps - Michael
c. Election process - Andrew
d. Q&A
4. OTHER?
5. WRAP

3. INTROS
•New members
•New projects
•Board updates
•Strategic Plan
•Capital Campaign
ANNOUNCEMENTS

4. MOVE
•What we’re voting on
•When we’re voting
•How we’re voting
DECISION PROCESS

5. MOVE
•Why we’re moving
•Where we’re moving
OPPORTUNITY AHEAD

6. A2 FUTURES
•Lease expires 2021, extension requests
unsuccessful
•Search begun in October 2018 included
Malden, Medford, Charlestown, East Boston,
Boston, North Cambridge, and Somerville
•Half a dozen LOIs drafted, one purchase effort
under our belt
BACKGROUND

7. A2 FUTURES
•Harvard properties in Allston/Brighton have
emerged as most viable path
•Board has approved an LOI
•LOI has translated into a lease
•Lease deposit has been secured
•We’re at the threshold of a new chapter
BACKGROUND

8. A2 FUTURES
•Two adjacent properties
•28,300 SF and 24,200 SF
•52,500 SF under Artisan’s management
•Additional 8,000-10,000 SF in 2024
•15 year lease, two 5-year extensions
•Dynamic location, nearby amenities
ALLSTON/BRIGHTON

9. MOVE
•Process review
•Member sentiment
PROCESS TO DATE

10. MOVE
•August 2019 Introduced Lower Allston
•October 2019 Reviewed Options
•November 2019 Held Discovery Session
•February 2020 Shared LOI Details
•July 2020 Shared Lease Details
•Space Utilization Survey I
•September 2020 Space Utilization Survey II
PROCESS TO DATE

11. A2 FUTURES ALLSTON
5 4 3 2 1 5 = Very Positive
LOCATION 4 = Positive
Medford 11% 77% 11% 3 = Neutral
Central Ave 11% 56% 22% 11% 2 = Negative
Malden 20% 20% 60% 1 = Very negative
Pearl 30% 10% 40% 10% 10%
Exchange 40% 30% 20% 10%
Allston 46% 33% 20%
Campus 47% 53%
Site Favorability Ranking (Among visiting members)

12. A2 FUTURES ALLSTON
5 4 3 2 1 5 = Very enthusiastic
JULY 2020
(N=94) 43% 38% 20% 4 = +/-
SEPTEMBER 2020
(N=91) 47% 26% 19% 5% 4% 3 = Somewhat enthusiastic
2 = +/-
1 = Not enthusiastic
Enthusiam Index (Among members surveyed)

13. A2 FUTURES
What we’re hearing
• Move from Somerville is daunting
• Two buildings makes some concerned
• Concern for impact on “culture”
• Shop growth is essential
• Increase common build space
• Rethink amenities eg kitchen, phone booths
• Interest in more storage options
• Low interest in rethinking studios
• Strong interest in new resources eg forge, foundry, kiln
FEEDBACK

14. MOVE
•Your questions?
Q&A

15. BOARD ELECTIONS
•Role of board members
BOARD INTRO

16. BOARD ELECTIONS
•Role of member elected board members
•Directors
•Representatives
BOARD INTRO

17. BOARD ELECTIONS
•Election process
BOARD INTRO

18. THAT’S IT QUESTIONS?

19. THANK
YOU!
AND GOOD NIGHT