In November 2023, ReHousing designed and hosted a Feasibility & Costing Workshop for alumni of FutureBUILDS, a real estate development initiative by Monumental and the Infrastructure Institute.

The workshop introduced project budgeting and included hands-on feasibility and costing exercises using a custom workbook developed to complement the ReHousing website.

Date:
2023

Team:
Samantha Eby
Michael Piper
Janna Levitt

This workshop, developed for FutureBUILDS Alumni, introduced participants to hands-on feasibility and costing exercises using a custom workbook designed to complement the ReHousing website. The workbook provides clear, accessible information to help demystify the multiplex conversion process and clarify key requirements of this type of project.

What’s Inside:

The Feasibility and Costing Workbook is divided into two main parts:

1. Getting Started
Provides essential background information to help users collect and organize details about their property, including:

• Measuring lot dimensions
  
• Locating and interpreting zoning information
  
• Understanding site conditions and constraints
  

2. Exploring Conversion Types
Outlines a range of multiplex conversion options with:

• Key requirements for each type
  
• Illustrative case study drawings
  
• A checklist to help determine feasibility

The event:

The session guided participants through each stage of the Feasibility and Costing Workbook—from understanding their property and zoning context, to reviewing the requirements of different multiplex project types, and exploring case study examples. The workshop concluded with a walkthrough of how to use the workbook as a practical tool for assessing project feasibility and comparing options.

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