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MakeArt ShareSpace (M.A.S.S.)
Art Incubators and Makerspaces:
An application in Benton Harbor
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Michigan State University Urban Planning Practicum
Team M.A.S.S.
Ben Fraser, David Hendrixon, Conor Ott,
Binyu Wang, Eric Wedesky, Lindsay Westin
Who We Are
School of
Planning,
Design, and
Construction
Urban and
Regional
Planning
Program
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SWMPCSouthwest Michigan Planning Commission
The Client
K. John Egelhaaf,
Executive
Director
of SWMPC
Ryan Soucy,
Associate
Planner with the
SWMPC
+Outline
Profile of Benton Harbor and the developing arts
district
Definitions
Case Studies
Characteristics
Possible Site Locations
Recommendations
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IntroductionAn assessment of Benton Harbor’s economy
and the feasibility of establishing a hybrid
of both an art incubator and makerspace.
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+We asked 3 questions
Is Benton Harbor in need of alternative
economic development options?
What elements and characteristics compose
these types of creative spaces?
How might an art incubator, makerspace, or
hybrid make-art share-space be
incorporated into Benton Harbor’s Arts
District?
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Definitions
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+Definitions
Art Incubator Affordable spaces
Use of tools that artists
might not have been
able to access
independently
Collaboration
opportunities
Help artists efforts to
start an arts-related
business
Makerspace Helps those interested
in science, technology,
engineering, and crafts
Nurtures person to
person interaction and
collaboration
Provides common tools
and technological
equipment
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+Definitions
Arts District Operations aimed to
promote economic development and cultural activity
High concentrations of
Art organizations
Art-based businesses
Individual artists
Ancillary merchants
Public spaces
Public art
M.A.S.S. Consists of elements of
both an art incubator
and a makerspace
Greater emphasis on
education and public
involvement
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LocationBenton Harbor, MI
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Benton Harbor’s Art District
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+Arts DistrictSituated downtown, just south of Harbor Shores Golf Course.
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Benton Harbor
Arts District
+ Arts District14
+ Arts District15
Building Educational
Opportunities
Studio
Space
Retail Performances Gallery
Water Street
Glass WorksX X X X
Anna Russo
Sieber
Gallery
X X X X
3 Pillars
GalleryX X
Wall Street
StudiosX X X
Citadel Dance
& Music
Centers
X X
+Socioeconomic ProfileWe compared Benton Harbor to the
Tri-County Region and the State of Michigan
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0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12%
0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Amount in a Given Age Range
Age
Ran
geAge Distribution Comparison
Michigan Tri-County Region Benton Harbor
+7%
88%
5%
2012 Benton Harbor Racial Composition
76%
14%
10%
2012 State of Michigan Racial Composition
79%
10%
11%
2012 Tri-County Region Racial Composition
Black
White
Other
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0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
<$15,000
$15,000-$24,999
$25,000-$34,999
$35,000-$49,999
$50,000-$74,999
>$75,000
Amount of Households in a Given Range
Ho
use
ho
ld In
com
e R
ange
s2012 Household Income Distribution
Michigan Tri-County Region Benton Harbor
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0% 20% 40% 60%
No schooling - 12th grade, no
diploma
High school graduate, GED, or
alternative
Some college, no degree
Any college degree
Amount Attaining a Given Level
Hig
he
st
Le
ve
l A
tta
ine
d
Education Attainment
Michigan Tri-County Region Benton Harbor
+Demographic Conclusions
Young population
Population composed primarily of
Black citizens
Households are experiencing low
income levels
Low levels of education attainment
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+North American Industrial
Classification System
Furniture & Home Furnishings
Electronics & Appliances
Clothing
Shoes
Jewelry, Luggage & Leather
Sporting Goods, Hobby &
Instruments
Books, Periodicals & Music
Miscellaneous
Florists
Used Merchandise
Other Miscellaneous
E-Shopping/Mail-Orders
Full-Service Restaurants
Drinking Places-Alcohol
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0.0
3.0
6.0
9.0
12.0
15.0B
usi
ne
sse
s P
er
10
,00
0 P
eo
ple
North American Industry Classification Categories
Number Of Businesses Per 10,000 People
24
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
80
100
Surp
lus
(-)
/ Le
akag
e (
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Fact
or
North American Industry Classification System Categories
Leakage and Surplus Analysis
+Socioeconomic Conclusions
Benton Harbor is lacking businesses in 6 of 14 NAICS
categories studied.
M.A.S.S. could provide:
Education past high school.
Grounds for start up artists
Arts-related business creation
Economic development
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Case StudiesArt Incubators
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Everett has a mature Arts District
Similar recreational draws.
Utilized minimal funding
Revitalization of an old space
Similar population sizes
Helped foster an art community in Siler City
Common demographic variables
Space shows potential growth opportunities
Case Studies27
North Carolina Arts Incubator
High poverty level
Open creativity
Detroit Creative Corridor Center
Example of artists branching out into community
ART 634
Live/Work
Live/Work
Arlington Arts Center
Everett Lofts
+Defining Characteristics
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AAC Everett Art
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DC3 NCAI
Part of Existing Arts
DistrictX X X
Flexible Leases X X X
Common Gallery Space X X X X X
E-Sales X X X
Outdoor Space X X X
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Case StudiesMakerspaces
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+Case Studies
Core mission aligns with the definitions of makerspaces and
art incubators
Useful framework
Uses an existing building
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Bucketworks
Open Creativity
Mt. Elliot
+Defining Characteristics
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Bucketworks Mt. Elliot
Functional Prototypes X X
Product Development X
+Shared Characteristics32
AAC Everett Art
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DC3 NCAI Bucketworks Mt.
Elliot
Common
Work SpaceX X X X X X X
Individual
Work SpaceX X X X X X
Common
EquipmentX X X X X X X
Mentoring X X X X X X
Educational
OpportunitiesX X X X X X X
Internet
AccessX X
Web
PresenceX X X X X X X
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Possible Site Locations
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Benton Harbor
Arts District
Benton Harbor Public Library
Bobo Brazil
200 Paw Paw
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+ Bobo Brazil Community Center City owned, vacant
Located two blocks east of the arts district
Approximately 24,000 sq. ft.
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+ Benton Harbor Public Library City owned, Occupied
Located one block from the arts district
In the funding process of renovation plans
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+ 200 Paw Paw City Owned, vacant
Located 3 blocks east of the arts district
Approximately 16,000 sq. ft.
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+Building
Recommendation
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+Building Proposal200 Paw Paw
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Individual
Work
Space
Common
Work
Space
Common
Event
Space
Office
Space
Internet
Ready
Live/
Work
Space
Building
Condition
Bobo
BrazilX X X Poor
BHPL X X X Good
200
Paw
Paw
X X X X X X Average
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+Financial and
Community Involvement
Recommendations
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+Financial
Production supplies
Renovation Costs
Mortgage or lease
Insurance
Property Taxes
Monthly bills
Salaries
Fixed Costs
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Variable Costs
Direct materials
Staff wages
Utilities
+ Financial 45
Michigan’s New Economy Initiative (NEI)
Kresge Foundation
Art Place America
National Science Foundation
Community Development Block Grants
Grants
Art Association
College
Public InstitutionPartnerships
+Operations
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Community Involvement
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Final Thoughts
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+The team
would like to
thank
Michigan State University
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K. John Egelhaaf Ryan Soucy
Jill Plescher Rex LaMore
Zenia Kotval
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Questions?
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