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(a) Within 180 days of July1, 2016, the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development shall submit to the Mayor and the Council a report on opportunities for establishing a District-sponsored Innovation Space and Marketplace to support the local maker community by providing a central venue in which members can work and display and sell their products.
(b) The report shall:
(1) Identify District property for potential use as an Innovative Space and Marketplace;
(2) Estimate the cost of developing potential sites for such use;
(3) Estimate the costs of operating and maintaining the site;
(4) Assess the availability of public-private partnerships to develop an Innovation Space and Marketplace;
(5) Assess the availability of private donations, grants, or sponsorships to support the Innovation Space and Marketplace and the purchase of a wide range of equipment, such as tools for:
(A) 3D printing and prototyping;
(B) Woodworking;
(C) Metal working and welding;
(D) Sewing;
(E) Screen printing;
(F) Electronics; and
(G) Robotics; and
(6) Consider the most efficient management option for an Innovative Space and Marketplace.
(c) In preparing the report, the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development shall work with a variety of stakeholders, including:
(1) Diverse members of the maker community;
(2) Local creative organizations;
(3) Universities and colleges;
(4) The Commission on Arts and Humanities; and
(5) The Department.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 2-1208.34. Innovation Space and Marketplace report. - last updated January 01, 2020 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-i-government-of-district/dc-code-sect-2-1208-34.html
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