Build Candidates Pre-Work

Prepare a high-quality pipeline of build-ready site candidates and aligned partners for co-op-led development.

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Overview

This project ensures that by the time TMDC’s co-operative entities take full control, they are set up for success with a vetted set of candidate sites, development options, and aligned delivery partners. The focus is on pre-research, regulatory scanning, and outreach to align potential build opportunities with zoning, financial, and mission criteria.

Status: Planned


Objectives

Objective: Provide the incoming co-op board with a refined pipeline of viable early build candidates and partners.

Key Results:

  • ⏳ Identify and map at least 25 lots that meet basic zoning and size criteria
  • ⏳ Develop 3-5 detailed site reports with regulatory context, constraints, and opportunities
  • ⏳ Confirm soft interest or alignment with at least 2 prospective architecture or design partners
  • ⏳ Produce one standardized "Build Readiness Brief" template for co-op use going forward

Milestones

Milestone Description Target Date Status
Zoning Scan Complete Compile list of eligible lots by frontage and depth 2025-10-15 ⏳ Not Started
Site Report Drafts First batch of in-depth candidate assessments 2025-11-01 ⏳ Not Started
Partner Contact Summary Outreach to 5+ design/build professionals 2025-11-10 ⏳ Not Started
Final Build Briefs Deliver formatted, actionable build briefs 2025-12-01 ⏳ Not Started

Contributors

Role Contributor(s) Status
Project Lead TBD Needed
GIS / Research Analyst TBD Needed
Zoning & Permitting Lead TBD Needed
Partner Outreach TBD Needed
Documentation & Briefing TBD Needed

Risks & Considerations

  • Zoning rules may change or vary unexpectedly across candidate areas
  • Pre-assessed sites may later fail due to affordability or construction constraints
  • Building trust with partners early, without overpromising timelines, is key
  • Must balance detail and scalability — this framework should be reusable

Resources

  • [Candidate Site Map] (TBD link)
  • [TMDC Building Design Standards] (link when available)
  • [Zoning Compliance Toolkit] (in development)