Ufg's Makerspace: Case Study

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The mission of UFG’s MakerSpace

The Urban Farming Guys are more Than just “Big Thinkers” we are “Big Doers.” We are a 501(c)(3) with a vision to launch a shared community “MakerSpace” committed to raising up a multitude of innovators, cultivators and pioneers in the urban core of Kansas City. We have already planted a Two Million Dollar Seed at 3700 E 12th st, the heart of Kansas City's East Side. This historic 20K Square ft. building was once the hustle and bustle of the Lykins economic district. In 2013 we took the initial risk of completely renovating this location both inside and out. Flash forward to 2015, The MakerSpace is now open to the public and is ready for it’s official December First Friday’s grand opening celebration.

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