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642-2019 RDA RESOLUTION NO. 642-2019 A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (RDA), AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 640-2019, WHICH APPROVED A LEASE BETWEEN THE RDA (LANDLORD) AND MOONLIGHTER FABLAB, INC. (TENANT) FOR APPROXIMATELY 6,720 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE, LOCATED AT 1661 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, TO REFLECT THE FOLLOWING MODIFICATIONS TO THE ESSENTIAL LEASE TERMS: (I) WAIVING TENANT'S REQUIREMENT TO PAY OPERATING AND INSURANCE COSTS, IN THE APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SUM OF $23,200.00 AND (II) REQUIRING THE RDA TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DECOMMISSIONING AND MAINTAINING THE EXHAUST HOODS LOCATED AT THE RETAIL SPACE. WHEREAS, the Pennsylvania Garage building consists of 572 municipal parking spaces and approximately 7,655 square feet of ground floor retail space (Retail Space), which Retail Space has been vacant since the previous tenant vacated in 2015; and WHEREAS, since that time, the City has utilized the vacant Retail Space for various purposes like EnerGov training, temporary offices for Code Compliance and Housing & Community Services, and as a temporary location for the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Visitor's Center (Visitor's Center); and WHEREAS, in March, 2017, the City engaged Koniver Stern Group to market the Retail Space; and WHEREAS, in June, 2018, the City opted to change brokers and engaged CBRE, Inc. to market this space; and WHEREAS, due to a number of factors, including the Convention Center renovation, the extended closure of Convention Center Drive and the temporary closure of 17th Street, the City has received little interest in the space and no serious leasing prospects for consideration; and WHEREAS, due to the lack of viable lease prospects, and the need to relocate City departments from the 555 17th Street building in preparation for the pending construction of the Convention Center hotel, the Administration considered the Retail Space as a potential short-term solution, but recognized this is not the best use of space once the Convention Center hotel is complete, as this corridor will serve as a vital connector between the Miami Beach Convention Center, the new Convention Center hotel, and Lincoln Road; and WHEREAS, on December 21, 2018, the City received a letter of intent for the Retail Space from Moonlighter Fablab, Inc. d/b/a Moonlighter Makerspace (Moonlighter), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves as a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math (S.T.E.A.M.) education center, co-working space, and digital fabrication lab together in one space; and WHEREAS, the Visitor's Center currently uses approximately 935 square feet of the Retail Space and staff has not been able to identify alternative locations for the Visitor's Center; and WHEREAS, on January 25, 2019, the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee (FCWPC) favorably recommended authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a lease of the Retail Space with Moonlighter, with an initial term of 3 years, and with an enhanced offering of public benefits, specifically benefiting Miami Beach students; and WHEREAS, following the January 25th FCWPC meeting, Moonlighter revised its Letter of Intent to include enhancements to the public benefits which had been presented to the FCWPC, and requested use of the entire space; and WHEREAS, based upon the foregoing, and the unique social and economic opportunity proposed by the nonprofit for the benefit of the community, the Administration recommends that the City install, at its cost, a demising wall at the Retail Space, dividing the Visitor's Center space from the proposed Moonlighter space to enable both tenants to occupy the Retail Space moving forward; and WHEREAS, at its March 13, 2019 meeting, pursuant to RDA Resolution No. 640- 2019, the Chairperson and Members of the RDA accepted the recommendation of the FCWPC and approved the draft lease, as attached in substantial form to Resolution No. 640-2019, which provided that: (i) Moonlighter would reimburse the City for its pro rata share of costs for building insurance, operating expenses, and real estate taxes; (ii) Moonlighter would be able to purchase eight monthly access passes to the parking garage at the City's prevailing parking rates; and (iii) Moonlighter would be responsible for any work necessary to render the kitchen ventilation system and improvements compatible with the tenant's new use; and WHEREAS, following the March 13, 2019 RDA meeting, Moonlighter requested that the lease contain economic terms that differ from those contained in the draft lease reviewed and approved by the RDA on March 13, 2019; therefore, RDA approval is necessary to modify said economic terms; and WHEREAS, given the City's interest in activating the vacant space and the public benefit anticipated from Moonlighter's proposed collaboration with City schools, the Administration recommends that the Chairperson and Members of the RDA modify Resolution No. 640-2019, such that: (1) reimbursement from Moonlighter to the City for building insurance and operating expenses is waived, contingent upon Moonlighter assuming responsibility for any increase in the City's insurance costs associated with Moonlighter's occupancy and (2) assumption of responsibility by the City for decommissioning the kitchen exhaust hoods and any hood-related work necessary to enable occupancy. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Chairperson and Members of the Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency (RDA) hereby amend Resolution No. 640-2019, which approved a lease between the RDA (Landlord) and Moonlighter Fablab, Inc. (Tenant), for approximately 6,720 square feet of retail space, located at 1661 Pennsylvania Avenue, to reflect the following modifications to the essential lease terms: (i) waiving Tenant's requirement to pay operating and insurance costs, in the approximate annual sum of $23,200.00 and (ii) requiring the RDA to be responsible for decommissioning and maintaining the exhaust hoods located at the retail space. PASSED and ADOPTED THIS C day of 1/442- 2019. Dan Gelber, Mayor ATTEST: ,ItV/ ' T/r) iff Rafael 6. Granado, City Clerk 0\ B•e14 1,... .: "'"' �j'N‘Z•••••'' \ •. - p * INCORPORATED•` o CH 26' h'i4N ' sr- APPY .-. II • - O o'T. A . UAGE & - • 'ECUTION iii ..) 4._ 1777? y Attorney c _ ate Redevelopment Agency - RDA 1. MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager DATE: May 8, 2019 10:00 a.m. SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (RDA), AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 640-2019, WHICH APPROVED A LEASE BETWEEN THE RDA (LANDLORD) AND MOONLIGHTER FABLAB, INC. (TENANT) FOR APPROXIMATELY 6,720 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE, LOCATED AT 1661 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, TO REFLECT THE FOLLOWING MODIFICATIONS TO THE ESSENTIAL LEASE TERMS: (I) WAIVING TENANT'S REQUIREMENT TO PAY OPERATING AND INSURANCE COSTS, IN THE APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SUM OF $23,200.00 AND (III) REQUIRING THE RDA TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DECOMMISSIONING AND MAINTAINING THE EXHAUST HOODS LOCATED AT THE RETAIL SPACE. JOINT CITY COMMISSION AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECOMMENDATION The Administration recommends that the Chairperson and RDA Members accept Moonlighter's revised lease terms, subject to the following modifications: (1) waiver of reimbursement from Moonlighter to the City for building insurance and operating expenses, contingent upon Moonlighter assuming responsibility for any increase in the City's insurance costs associated with Moonlighter's occupancy; (2) no free monthly garage access cards (unless the Commission wishes additional funding be identified to cover such costs); and (3) assumption of responsibility by the City for decommissioning the kitchen exhaust hoods and any hood-related work necessary to enable occupancy. HISTORY The Pennsylvania Garage building consists of 572 municipal parking spaces and approximately 7,655 square feet of ground floor retail space ("Retail Space"). In September 2011, the City executed a new lease agreement for the Retail Space with tenant Penn 17, LLC for a period of ten (10) years. When the tenant failed to make the required rent payments under the lease, the City terminated the lease in March 2015 and the tenant vacated the space in July 2015. Page 1041 of 1102 Since that time, the City has utilized the vacant space for various purposes such as EnerGov training, temporary offices for Code Compliance and Housing & Community Services and as a temporary location for the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Visitor's Center. In March 2017, the City engaged the Koniver Stern Group to market the Retail Space for lease. In June 2018, the City opted to change brokers and engaged CBRE, Inc. to market the space for lease. Due to a number of factors, including the Convention Center renovation, the extended closure of Convention Center Drive and the temporary closure of 17th Street, the City has received very little interest in the space and no serious leasing prospects for consideration. For example, in January 2018, CBRE received a proposal from a local Latin restaurant, Ola, located in Collins Park at 2216 Park Avenue. In part, the proposal included a City contribution of $100,000 towards interior improvements, and base rent increasing from $5.18 PSF in years 1 and 2, $5.83 PSF in year 3 and $7.77 PSF in year 4. Thereafter, assuming completion of the Convention Center hotel, the rent would be based on a percentage of revenue (to be determined). Due to the lack of viable lease prospects at this time, and the need to relocate City departments from the 555 17th Street building in preparation for the pending construction of the Convention Center hotel, the Administration has considered the Retail Space as potential location for City offices. The Administration recognizes that this is not the best use of the space once the new Convention Center hotel is complete as this corridor will serve as a vital connector between the Miami Beach Convention Center, the new Convention Center hotel, and Lincoln Road. Additionally, Miami Dade College and Florida International University have expressed an interest in partnering with the City to utilize the space for a culinary program. On December 21, 2018, Moonlighter Fablab, Inc. d/b/a Moonlighter Makerspace (Moonlighter) submitted a Letter of Intent seeking to occupy the Retail Space. An amended version, with revised public benefit offerings, is attached hereto as Attachment A(Amended Letter of Intent). As contained in the Overview on Page 2: Moonlighter is a social venture that brings a S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) education center, co-working space, and digital fabrication lab together in the same space. This encourages creative collaboration and innovation to occur organically - where members are constantly learning, making, and sharing ideas. By empowering the community with the technical skills they need and giving them affordable access to advanced manufacturing technologies, we prepare citizens for exponential and changing economies, and we close the digital divide by leveling the playing field and giving everyone an opportunity to harness the means of shaping their futures and the environments where they live, work and play. Moonlighter recently obtained 501(c)3 nonprofit status registered with the State of Florida. Moonlighter has provided news articles regarding its work within the community, attached hereto as Attachments B, C and D. Finance and Citywide Projects Committee On January 25, 2019, the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee (FCWPC) was receptive to activating the unused Retail Space with the tech workspace collaborative, which previously Page 1042 of 1102 operated in Wynwood. The FCWPC recommended in favor of approving a new lease for 6,720 SF, with an initial lease term of 3 years, in anticipation that the commercial leasing environment could improve upon completion of the Convention Center Hotel. Further, the FCWPC asked for an enhanced offering of public benefits, specifically regarding Miami Beach students. Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce (MBCC) currently utilizes 935 SF within the Retail Space to house the Miami Beach Visitor's Center. Subsequent to the January 25, 2019 FCWPC meeting, Staff and Moonlighter met with Fire and Building to discuss Moonlighter's occupancy of the Retail Space. Since Moonlighter's occupancy will likely require a change of use (i.e., Light Industrial) for their portion of the Retail Space, in order for them to occupy the Retail Space with the Visitor's Center, a new, fire-rated, demising wall must be constructed. Additionally, as the restrooms currently used by the Visitor's Center are located in the proposed Moonlighter space, a separate restroom must be provided for the Visitor's Center. This would require that a new restroom be built within the Visitor's Center space, or that the Visitor's Center utilize the restroom which is located outside the space, adjacent to the parking attendant's office. Subsequent to the January 25, 2019 FCWPC meeting, Moonlighter requested use of the entire Retail Space, including the area currently occupied by the Visitor's Center, in order to offer all the services contemplated in their proposal. To accommodate this request and an expeditious occupancy for Moonlighter, the Visitor Center would need to be immediately relocated elsewhere until its permanent home is completed in the Convention Center hotel in approximately three years. At this time, due to a general demand for office space for City departments, Staff has been unable to identify alternative locations for the Visitor's Center. City Commission Resolution No. 2019-30761 The proposed lease was discussed at the March 13, 2019 meeting of the City Commission, where the City Commission accepted the recommendation of the FCWPC and approved the draft lease, as attached in substantial form to the City Commission Memorandum for the March 13t h item. Further, the City Commission accepted the Administration's recommendation to construct a demising wall separating the Visitor's Center space from the proposed Moonlighter space. The Visitor's Center would be allowed to utilize the parking garage restroom adjacent to the parking attendant's office and both tenants would be able to occupy the Retail Space going forward. The Commission Memorandum's summary of lease terms noted that Moonlighter would be responsible for its pro rata share of building insurance, operating expenses, and real estate taxes (if assessed). The draft lease, an Attachment to the March 13 Memorandum, estimated the amounts of these pro rata costs as $13,440.00 annually (or $1,120.00 per month) for Operating Expenses and $9,721.80 annually ($810.15 per month) for Insurance. The draft lease also provided that Moonlighter would be allowed to purchase eight (8) monthly vehicle access passes for the parking garage via the Parking Department. Finally, the draft lease held that Moonlighter would accept the premises "as-is" and the existing kitchen exhaust hoods and duct work from the prior restaurant use would be required to remain in place. Thus, Moonlighter would be responsible for whatever work is necessary to render the kitchen ventilation system and improvements compatible with the tenant's new use and in order to receive a TCO. Moonlighter's Revised Requests Following the March 13 City Commission meeting, Moonlighter requested that the lease contain Page 1043 of 1102 economic terms that differed from those contained in the draft lease reviewed and approved in March by the City Commission. In material part, the requested modifications are the following: 1. Additional Rent. Moonlighter has requested waiver of any required reimbursement for its pro rata share of City costs for operating expenses and insurance (together, estimated at approximately $23,161.80 annually). 2. Subsidized Parking. In lieu of the City allowing Moonlighter to purchase up to eight (8) access cards from the Parking Department at the monthly rate of $100 per card, Moonlighter now requests that the City provide four (4) access cards at no charge, and if needed, Moonlighter would pay the $100 rate for the additional four access cards. 3. Landlord Improvements. In addition to the demising wall which the City agreed to construct at an estimated cost of approximately $12,000, Moonlighter requests that the City be responsible for any work necessary to "decommission" the kitchen exhaust hoods to allow Moonlighter to occupy the Premises. ANALYSIS 1 . Additional Rent. Like traditional commercial leases, the passing through of Operating Expenses is typical in City leases because it reimburses the City for the costs associated with maintaining its facilities. Tenants are assessed in proportion to the building space they lease. Of the approximately thirty agreements the City currently holds with nonprofit and governmental entities, most groups reimburse the City for operating expenses, even when they do not pay base rent. The exceptions include UNI DAD, 0 Cinema, MBCC Visitor Center, Commissioner Higgins at City Hall, and the PAL facility (for this property only, the City contributes half of the costs to maintain the facility). The Administration recommends that the City assume these costs, as this is a short-term lease and, upon completion of the Convention Center hotel, the City anticipates renting the space at fair market rates including reimbursement of full operating expenses. 2 . Subsidized Parking. Currently, there are two cultural entities provided parking as part of their agreements for use of City facilities, and the costs are budgeted by specific City departments. Miami New Drama's Management Agreement provides for six (6) parking spaces in the surface lot at Lenox & 17th (P25). Miami New Drama provides comprehensive budgetary and financial performance reporting in addition to satisfying extensive marketing and programming requirements at the Colony Theater. The second entity is MBCC, who is provided two (2) access cards at the Penn Garage (G9) as part of its lease for the Visitor's Center. The City's bond financing precludes it from offering free parking, therefore, if the Commission desires not to charge Moonlighter, the Commission may direct the Administration to identify funds as an economic development initiative. 3 . Landlord Improvements. The demising wall between the Visitor's Center and the Demised Premises has been submitted for a Purchase Order by Property Maintenance. It is unknown the additional costs the City would incur if assuming responsibility for additional construction and maintenance work related to the kitchen equipment. At the time of agenda publication, Staff had meetings scheduled the week of May 8th Commission with a ventilation system contractor and fire suppression engineers to determine what is necessary to render the Page 1044 of 1102 system compliant for Fire Department approval. Accordingly, in anticipation of direction from the Commission, the Administration has begun the process to address the hoods in order to enable Moonlighter to occupy the space and the City can maintain the equipment going forward. Other than the three foregoing items, the basic terms and conditions contained in the proposed lease have not been modified (including the public benefits, which remain the same): • Demised Premises: Approximately 7,655 square feet • Use: S.T.E.A.M. education center, co-working space, and digital fabrication lab • Term: Three (3) years, with two (2) renewals of one (1)year each, at the City's option • Termination for Convenience: 180 days • Rent: $1.00 annually • Building Operating Expenses: Tenant is responsible for none. • Public Benefits: As detailed below, these have not changed: STEAM Education Supporting Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics education to students throughout Miami Beach. • 1 Free field trip each year for up to 35 students from each public school in Miami Beach: o North Beach Elementary • South Pointe Elementary • Biscayne Elementary • Treasure Island Elementary • Fienberg/Fisher K-8 Center o Nautilus Middle o Miami Beach Senior High • Approx. Value $18,000 Over 3 Years • 20% off any additional field trips for each public school in Miami Beach. • Approx. Value of up to $102,000 Over 3 Years • 10% off after school programming to all Miami Beach students. • Approx. $15 off per session package per child. • Free Bi-Annual Professional Development Workshops for Miami Beach teachers and Rec Staff. • 50 Participants Per Session/ 100 Per Year/300 Total over 3 Yrs • Approx. value up to $75,000 • Annual Internships for School Credit for MB High School Students. 5 Students in Spring and 5 Students in Fall semester each year. Internship provides Advanced Manufacturing STEAM Basics Certification. Page 1045 of 1102 • Tour of Makerspace and introduction to The Fairchild/NASA national design challenge for all IT Academy Students in Miami Beach High. • Partner with Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce to provide free use of space for business development workshops or economic development events bi-annually. • Contingent upon success of fundraising efforts: • Scholarships for 50 needs-based students to attend Summer STEAM Camps at Moonlighter (Approx. $15,000 needed) • Scholarships for after-school sessions for low income/needs-based Fienberg/Fisher + Biscayne Elementary students with transportation included from the school. • Paid Summer internship programs for MB High School Students. • On-Site STEAM programs at Miami Beach Schools subject to availability of necessary on-site equipment. Urban Placemaking /Arts Activations 10% off design and fabrication services for civic/arts installations. Partnering with local Miami Beach institutions to activate public spaces and/or support arts initiatives with the digital fabrication lab. Work with local artists to nurture emerging talent.Artisans and Innovators in Residence. A residency program that supports creatives with the resources they need to build their innovative concepts. 1 free studio space per quarter for a selected person or team based on project proposal submission. (4 Innovators per Year, 12 total over 3 Years) Residencies that wish to continue their work after receive a free year of basic membership to the fabrication lab. Community Workshops Our workshops teach the basic and safety use of various advanced manufacturing equipment, hand tools, and design software available in the lab. All Miami Beach residents will have an exclusive discount (with Photo I D confirming MB residence)to all community workshops. • 10% off all-ages maker workshops for Miami Beach residents. • Average savings of $500 per year per maker. Moonlighter Memberships Memberships are a low-cost solution for people interested in learning how to use digital fabrication techniques and tools to build their ideas. Starting at just $35, it provides a low barrier to entry for new ideas to be tested before committing to more expensive manufacturing methods. Community Benefit Venue Waiver Exhibition space can be granted to cultural and educational organizations for exhibitions, fundraisers, workshops, and events that support the advancement of the mission. Fourth Industrial Revolution Lecture Series A lecture series bringing in experts in the fields of Internet of Things, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Automation, Autonomous,Alternative Energies, Advanced Manufacturing and Construction, Maker Education, and other relevant topics to advance workforce development in the region, preparing the city for industry. CONCLUSION Page 1046 of 1102 Following prior authorization to execute a lease, Moonlighter has requested additional modifications, but RDA approval is necessary to modify economic terms. Given the City's interest in activating the vacant space and the public benefit anticipated from Moonlighter's proposed collaboration with City schools, the Administration recommends that the Chairperson and Members of the RDA modify the previous resolution. Legislative Tracking Economic Development Sponsor Sponsored by Commissioner RickyArriola ATTACHMENTS: Description o Attachment A-Amended LOI o Attachment B - Children's Camps o Attachment C - 3D Printing o Attachment D - Fairchild Grant Page 1047 of 1102 Moonlighter Makerspace Miami Beach Proposal - February 2019 1 Moonlighter Makerspace 2041 NW 1 Place Miami, Fl. 33127 1 (305)699-20411 info©moonlighter.co Letter of Intent - Overview Summary Moonlighter Makerspace Miami Beach would become the South Florida hub for Advanced Manufacturing - positioning the city to become the epicenter for innovative solutions to the region's exponential social, economic, and climatic changes. The fablab can be used to advance research and prototypes for civic initiatives and support local arts programs. Possible synergies with other educational, cultural, and government institutions include: • Miami Beach Urban Studios - FIU • Bass Museum • Wolfsonian Museum - FIU • New World Symphony • Miami New Drama • City of Miami Beach Government Sea Level Rise Initiatives • City of Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council • Artechouse Gallery • ArtCenter South Florida • Code for Miami Workshops + Hackathons While Moonlighter currently operates as a social venture (S-corp.),the corporation is in the process of incorporating and filing for 501(c)3 status, expected to be completed in February 2019. The listed community benefits below are offered in exchange for a subsidized rent of$1/year at the City owned property: 7,722sqft. at 1661 Pennsylvania Avenue Miami Beach, Fl. Moonlighter seeks to lease for a term of 3 years, with options to renew the terms 2 years at a time, in order to work on long term initiatives that build a robust advanced manufacturing and innovation ecosystem in The City of Miami Beach. The agreement shall stipulate that the lease can extend to up to 10 years after the initial 3 years, at other City owned properties. Moonlighter Makerspace will relocate to the Miami Beach location, bringing over a quarter million dollars worth of technology, equipment and tools, as well as the maker communities, networks, and research initiatives it is currently involved in and fostering. We will coordinate featuring the innovation work in the City of Miami Beach at the annual regional Maker Faire and other national/international Maker conferences. Other possible partnership initiatives include: • Precious Plastics Initiative o Beach plastics pickup and recycling o In-house plastics lab teaches the community to make new objects with the recycled plastic. More info: https://preciousplastic.com • FabCity Global Initiative Designation o Work with city to develop policy and infrastructures for becoming a self-sufficient city-joining 28 cities across the globe. o Initiatives support resiliency efforts and position Miami Beach as a leader in sustainability. More info: https://fab.city Page 1048 of 1102 Moonlighter Makerspace Miami Beach Proposal - February 2019 2 Moonlighter Miami Beach Mission Empowering the community with the opportunity to build ideas and shape their future through a shared learning and working environment that provides access to digital tools, advanced manufacturing, and innovative, hands-on educational experiences. Objectives 1. Educate a new generation of innovators with digital and technical skills. 2. Provide an environment for shared working and learning that accelerates innovation and collaboration. 3. Provide access to a wide range of advanced manufacturing tools and equipment. 4. Create opportunities to bridge civic and social challenges to the community of talent that can help build solutions. Overview Moonlighter Makerspace is a social venture that brings a S.T.E.A.M. education center, co-working space, and digital fabrication lab together in the same space. This encourages creative collaboration and innovation to occur organically-where members are constantly learning, making, and sharing ideas. By empowering the community with the technical skills they need and giving them affordable access to advanced manufacturing technologies, we prepare citizens for exponential and changing economies, and we close the digital divide by leveling the playing field and giving everyone an opportunity to harness the means of shaping their futures and the environments where they live, work, and play. • Registered MIT/Fab Foundation Fabrication lab. One of 1600 worldwide connected to global research initiatives and shared resources. • Member, Urban Manufacturing Alliance and Nation of Makers Organizations. • Partner, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and NASA- Education and research initiative to develop efficient technologies for growing plants in the International Space Station. Page 1049 of 1102 Moonlighter Makerspace Miami Beach Proposal - February 2019 3 Public Benefits STEAM Education Supporting Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics education to students throughout Miami Beach. • 1 Free field trip each year for up to 35 students from each public school in Miami Beach: o North Beach Elementary o South Pointe Elementary o Biscayne Elementary o Treasure Island Elementary o Fienberg/Fisher K-8 Center o Nautilus Middle o Miami Beach Senior High • Approx. Value $18,000 Over 3 Years • 20% off any additional field trips for each public school in Miami Beach. • Approx. Value of up to $102,000 Over 3 Years • 10% off after school programming to all Miami Beach students. • Approx. $15 off per session package per child. • Free Bi-Annual Professional Development Workshops for Miami Beach teachers and Rec Staff. o 50 Participants Per Session /100 Per Year/300 Total over 3 Yrs • Approx. value up to $75,000 • Annual Internships for School Credit for MB High School Students. 5 Students in Spring and 5 Students in Fall semester each year. Internship provides Advanced Manufacturing STEAM Basics Certification. • Tour of Makerspace and introduction to The Fairchild/NASA national design challenge for all IT Academy Students in Miami Beach High. • Partner with Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce to provide free use of space for business development workshops or economic development events bi-annually. • Contingent upon success of fund-raising efforts: o Scholarships for 50 needs-based students to attend Summer STEAM Camps at Moonlighter(Approx. $15,000 needed) o Scholarships for after-school sessions for low income/needs-based Fienberg/Fisher+ Biscayne Elementary students with transportation included from the school. o Paid Summer internship programs for MB High School Students. o On-Site STEAM programs at Miami Beach Schools subject to availability of necessary on-site equipment. Page 1050 of 1102 Moonlighter Makerspace Miami Beach Proposal - February 2019 4 Urban Placemaking / Arts Activations 10% off design and fabrication services for civic/arts installations. Partnering with local Miami Beach institutions to activate public spaces and/or support arts initiatives with the digital fabrication lab. Work with local artists to nurture emerging talent. Artisans and Innovators in Residence A residency program that supports creatives with the resources they need to build their innovative concepts. 1 free studio space per quarter for a selected person or team based on project proposal submission. (4 Innovators per Year, 12 total over 3 Years) Residencies that wish to continue their work after receive a free year of basic membership to the fabrication lab. Community Workshops Our workshop teach the basic and safety use of various advanced manufacturing equipment, hand tools, and design software available in the lab. All Miami Beach residents will have an exclusive discount (with Photo ID confirming MB residence)to all community workshops. • 10% off all-ages maker workshops for Miami Beach residents. • Average savings of$500 per year per maker. Moonlighter Memberships Memberships are a low-cost solution for people interested in learning how to use digital fabrication techniques and tools to build their ideas. Starting at just $35, it provides a low barrier to entry for new ideas to be tested before committing to more expensive manufacturing methods. Community Benefit Venue Waiver Exhibition space can be granted to cultural and educational organizations for exhibitions, fundraisers, workshops, and events that support the advancement of the mission. Fourth Industrial Revolution Lecture Series A lecture series bringing in experts in the fields of Internet of Things, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics,Automation, Autonomous,Alternative Energies,Advanced Manufacturing and Construction, Maker Education, and other relevant topics to advance workforce development in the region, preparing the city for industry 4.0. Page 1051 of 1102 Moonlighter Makerspace Miami Beach Proposal - February 2019 5 Contextual Information: The Importance of The Maker Movement Maker culture is a contemporary culture or subculture representing a technology-based extension of DIY culture that revels in the creation of new devices as well as tinkering with existing ones. The maker culture in general supports open-source hardware and software. Typical interests enjoyed by the maker culture include engineering-oriented pursuits such as electronics, robotics, 3-D printing, and the use of Computer Numerically Controlled tools, as well as more traditional activities such as metalworking, woodworking, and, mainly, its predecessor, the traditional arts and crafts. There is a strong focus on using and learning practical skills and applying them to solve problems. Maker culture emphasizes learning-through-doing (active learning) in a social environment. It emphasizes informal, networked, peer-led, and shared learning motivated by fun and self-fulfillment. Maker culture encourages novel applications of technologies as well as the exploration of intersections between traditionally separate domains and ways of working including metal-working, calligraphy,film making, and computer programming. Community interaction and knowledge sharing are often mediated through networked technologies, with websites and social media tools forming the basis of knowledge repositories along with a central channel for information sharing and exchange of ideas, and focused through social meetings in shared spaces such as makerspaces. Maker culture has attracted the interest of educators concerned about students' disengagement from STEAM subjects (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) in formal educational settings. Maker culture is seen as having the potential to contribute to a more participatory approach and create new pathways into topics that will make them more alive and relevant to learners. Some say that the maker movement is a reaction to the de-valuing of physical exploration and the growing sense of disconnection with the physical world in modern cities. Many products produced by maker communities have a focus on health (food), sustainable development, environmentalism and local culture, and can from that point of view also be seen as a negative response to disposables, globalised mass production,the power of chain stores, multinationals and consumerism. In reaction to the rise of maker culture, Barack Obama pledged to open several national research and development facilities to the public. In addition,the U.S. federal government renamed one of their national centers "America Makes". The maker movement is a social movement with an artisanal spirit in which the methods of digital fabrication—previously the exclusive domain of institutions—have become accessible at a personal scale, following a logical and economic progression similar to the transition from minicomputers to personal computers in the microcomputer revolution of the 1970s. In 2005, Page 1052 of 1102 Moonlighter Makerspace Miami Beach Proposal - February 2019 6 Dale Dougherty launched Make magazine to serve the growing community, followed by the 2006 launch of Maker Faire. The term, coined by Dougherty, grew into a full-fledged industry based on the growing number of DlYers who want to build something rather than buy it. The rise of the maker culture is closely associated with the rise of hackerspaces, Fab Labs and other makerspaces, of which there are now many around the world. These spaces allow like-minded individuals to share ideas, tools, and skill sets. In addition, those who identify with the subculture can be found at more traditional universities with a technical orientation, such as MIT and Carnegie Mellon (specifically around "shop" areas like the MIT Center for Bits and Atoms, MediaLab and the CMU Robotics Club). As maker culture becomes more popular, makerspaces and Fab Labs are becoming more common in communities, universities and public libraries. The federal government has started adopting the concept of fully open makerspaces within its agencies, the first of which (SpaceShop Rapid Prototyping Lab) resides at NASA Ames Research Center. In Europe the popularity of the labs is more prominent than in the US: about three times more labs exist there. With the rise of cities, which is estimated to host 60% of mankind by 2030, hackerspaces, fablabs and makerspaces will likely gain traction, as they are places for local entrepreneurs to gather and collaborate, providing local solutions to environmental, social or economical issues. Though desktop machines and inexpensive tools for the home have made many projects possible, some still require industrial equipment that's not accessible to the typical maker. Makerspaces tend to be a community-based industrial space that operate on a membership plan, somewhat like a gym. Moonlighter is one of these spaces. Page 1053 of 1102 Moonlighter Makerspace Miami Beach Proposal - February 2019 7 What is S.T.E.A.M? STEAM is an educational approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering,the Arts and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking. The end results are students who take thoughtful risks, engage in experiential learning, persist in problem-solving, embrace collaboration, and work through the creative process. These are the innovators, educators, leaders, and learners of the 21st century! The US Department of Education reports that the number of STEM/STEAM jobs in the United States will grow by 14%from 2010 to 2020, growth that the BLS terns as "much faster"than the national average of 5-8 % across all job sectors. Computer programming and IT jobs top the list of the the hardest to fill jobs, according to a recent study done by McKinsey. Despite this,the most popular college majors are not STEAM related. "The number of graduates in the STEM fields is growing. Only .8% annually" according to the same Mckinsey study. So how can we get more kids involved in STEM, and create a strong and able workforce? By teaching STEAM, of course. The inclusion of the arts component into STEM makes it more fun to learn, and approachable for children to learn. A child who has never seen code or computer science learning will be less intimidated and more engaged if it includes something they are familiar with, like an art component, whether that is learning it on an interface that uses a creative component to teach it, or whether they are learning computer science by actually creating something. Children need to be engaged in learning through ways that can hold their attention,the way social media and internet sites like Youtube do. The easiest way to do this is to make it fun and interesting. The inclusion of arts does this, for a wider range of children. Something like video art tied into code makes learning look more fun, where the student is solving a problem to create a project they love. Art education allows students to learn things in a more open ended way and make them applicable to real life. Arts and creativity are crucial to the sciences, technology, and computer science.They are the tool that allows technology to be usable in real life! Arts are used in website and user interfaces design, advertising, product design and usability, branding, and start-up creation among countless other uses. All things that are crucial to STEM learning and careers. STEAM education is crucial to educate and prepare the next generation of the American and global workforce. It will allow this generation to create jobs and grow the economy in ways that are more sustainable and equitable than ever before. Page 1054 of 1102 Moonlighter Makerspace Miami Beach Proposal - February 2019 8 Schematic Layout: T.____• ._ ... ".. 1 .) ,1 11 1 ' i_JE I , I 1-- ' •1 r ' ---- , - - -- s _ _ i n„ • I II t_21) li jrn,Prep j 441 0•41 Ent-nnc• , [ 1 - ..:- , .." . , KO I w --- Ler bran.. Moan CoWerke, Desk CeWe iong Vs..Offlos Desk _— CeWs em, Desk Swap/011m CoWerk,1 Desk SW.-Deice C.Wor tc., 0o. Stu*Offte Desk co.,.inp .tele.Crece Desk C.WIVIII, Desk Stud.Ofnce -. CdNe eng stsek,01110, °"' ,- CeWo•king Al Desk 001•5,1,9 IClosnxim A Page 1055 of 1102 Moonlighter Makerspace Miami Beach Proposal - February 2019 9 Reference Images for Lab: , , , . Y"1" il /. HL a ik ".. 1 I , . . . 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'' is Page 1057 of 1102 Moonlighter Makerspace Miami Beach Proposal - February 2019 11 Moonlighter History/Overview: A Diverse Maker • Vice City Bean I Small Business • Drip Drop Boards I Product Start-Up Community • Shamanic Harmonics I Artist • Touzet Studio I Architecture Firm Ii lir Pcp y 1 . r f -, -- I ' • ittli(. , • --- .'' ��.N. f- : , ` . gtly.400.7,4; \‘ .VV, •V ‘ , What incubators and co-working spaces have done for the tvlember Stories tech industry,maker spaces will do for the hardware, manufacturing,and fabrication design industries." Dig ifeec w- At technology startup that creates tru�y custom orthohcs by 3d �—���� �"��`_�_ r scanning pabentct Pref sending `��"`� C =` scadiginnial ng patis lo doctors t,s ridingew, -------� and 3D pr,nung flexcble orthotic ____`� `_ ``` �� solutions to solve various foot `� I ' ' 1, problems. a— I t` ,;� '•. •16 year old founder ``•--- `�_ . " /i f t'. ;AI `- •Winner of Challenge Herald Business s 1Ntt l Plan Challenge `` `` 11 Ht No rev,. •Founded Moonshot Makers at hyo 1, School for Advanced Studies •••, .......z . ,diii •Winner of 2017 Silver Knights `��` Award Watsco ventures: SOP Technologies- •weeny users of wats<o s e- - "• An environmental startup that provides technologies to commerce apps grew by 220 percent g last yeawhite online transactions prevent ocean pollution,prevent floods,and provide cost grew by 127 percent.Line items per savings to communities order grew 28 percent when the apps . were user'. / •Awarded Key to the City 2017 •More than 1,500 internal users are •Awarded 2017 Amencan Entrepreneurship Award now using its Business Intelligence MAKING platform.up 12 percent.and the •Working with local and national municipalities to average number of Bt queries per day increased 71 percent per user. ANew*atsco implement cost effective stormwater filtration devices and smart sensors for mitigating ocean pollution. •Because of warehousing efficiencies. _ the company reduced its needs by 500,000 square feet in 2016 The • • company inventory made dramatic improvements in turnover at locations that _ . 't5$' and many more. have fully adapted the technologies. Moonlighter Makerspace Miami Beach Proposal - February 2019 12 Social Impact • Biscayne Green Pop-Up Park • Maker Faire Miami Pavilion Projects • Urban Hacking:SmartBites Vertical Farms • Mobile Reading Pod. Miami Book Fair 1 PI T 1:_,-.1' . : w _. __ _Ira .... ,.1 . . , le,: .. ,,,i....e.,;.. -., 444,, .... . 4,...., ..--_-; ii, . -111k- ' Alt + '410,74. - hii .-.... '-`,-\."*". , .''‘•. r - '' 1 , r ..,, Miami Baywalk Activation in Partnership with DDA I Avenue 3 Miami Parklet/ MDT Quick Build I R MP i 3F .4: .fig ; ' MEWL M ; rf,, - 111 MIMI 1.; P . 1_,,-' kb.. ,,lePR . PA e+fir® iil411 Page 1059 of 1102 Moonlighter Makerspace Miami Beach Proposal - February 2019 13 Education of the • Unique STEAM Curriculum • Internship Programs+University Partnerships 21st Century • Entrepreneurship,Electronics,Design Thinking • Field Trips,Afterschool,Camps,& More! 1 � p• 7-, . h ; k. Fimat �� of i I. __;:0,,., r 11L 1 •r , A 11. cif_ ..., 0,,,,,,,,,- ,. . 4 i Events, M e et u ps • Maker Faire Global Summit • ie School of Business Global Immersion & Conferences • Nation of Makers Summit at White House • Solidworks Industry Meetups,+ More! ..—... ' it ii .-t.-,,, 1 i -! .I a , 4 . . r' 11;1144. ( . tx4omev:� r'. .'� ! 11 'Sal '.- 1.A ' IT '021tiirti_ 4e . . i „....-... .:r' ,..; ill,. ,, 11" 4 iii, S• is . 'c., f %t) t. 11 ii. V -q - • t 4:14°4- '. 4-' 1111• R „: , ,, •• T 41-... i , . �/ y 7 L it4 MI ti 1 it A .... . t e 1060 of 1 a "' 'a..� _ -,,,I. 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FROST' �� ,,� SCIENCEe % .0A Instructables ecovattve MAN 0 M KNIGHT v- NW O �� FOUNDATION NATIONAL 'Make opendesk GLOBAL Page 1062 of 1102 1/8/2019 When children build for real clients:A summer filled with collaboration,creativity and community I The Starting Gate Inaugural ITWomen Leadership Summit coming to FAU Tech Runway I Main I Bloomsybox.com: A Miami startup idea that keeps on giving » When children build for real clients: A summer filled with collaboration, creativity and community i - -_••,.., Mb. 7 li - iltit .7.411p _ r Ars-77,::, . , .. , .., I. • 1 .4°..- '''. ' s '''t\ ' . t ' 4 _, * ._ - - , , l.' yb. r� + YrYi ' iiiki - A;I fr.' k 1, UP 4 . _. - ■ bK .1 • I' . A 4 „:,, .. it , i. A - -:. -1 1 7 a 4 1 L-- .14s :— I.'*Will: 7 :1 411.:7 *–i*.1 4;1 4‘'- .- .- - (https://miamiherald.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451 b26169e201 b8d2a6ad7b970c-pi) By Tom Pupo and Daisy Nodal Each Summer, we host our Summer S.T.E.A.M. maker camps that engage kids in hands-on projects exploring Design Thinking, Electronics, Sustainable Design, and more. But this Summer, to make the impact even greater, we partnered with various organizations and local small businesses to provide real- world challenges that the kids would design and build solutions for. It was uncharted territory for many Page 1063 of 1102 https://miamiherald.typepad.com/the-starting-gate/2017/09/when-children-build-for-real-clients-a-summer-filled-with-collaboration-creativity-and-community.html 1/6 1/8/2019 When children build for real clients:A summer tilled with collaboration,creativity and community I The Starting Gate involved,but it ended up being an incredibly rewarding experience! These two projects put the power of community transformation in the hands of children—of course, with the help of a committed team of local makers! Urban Hacking Camp We partnered with Learn 01, Mano Americas and Codella to create the ultimate maker camp experience: a real-world sustainability project, built in our community, incorporating both physical and digital skills, and inclusive to all kids using fund-raised scholarships. There were 5 project categories that the kids could chose to join. The groups were tasked to collaborate, design, develop, and build their own visions for improving the Smartbites Community Garden + Cafe. They learned how to use power tools, design software, and digital fabrication technologies to build corn hole games, outdoor tables that grow spices and herbs, art pieces made of recycled plastics, sensors that monitor moisture levels in the soil, two vertical farming systems, and more! It was a transformative experience, for both the kids, the staff, and the team of MDCPS high school Summer interns who were also learning and assisting during the whole process. They learned by doing, by manipulating materials, looking things up online for reference, and testing their ideas with prototypes. These are the skills they need to be successful in the 21 st century. You can see their incredible work by visiting SmartBites (http://smartbitestogo.com/). The Mobile Reading Pod Our Design Thinking camps usually use imaginary characters as clients. But this year, thanks to The New Tropic, the camp had a real client—The Miami Book Fair! Their task was to design an installation that would travel to different neighborhoods, provide a nice place to sit and read, dispense free books, and promote literature. The kids dreamed up all sorts of fantastical technologies like giant drones that deliver books, autonomous library vehicles, etc. but the panel of judges chose one winner — The Mobile Reading Pod by 9-year old Allen Hasbun. With the help of his family and our staff, Allen spent the next month at Moonlighter refining his design and building his creation in full scale! He learned how to use the various software and fabrication equipment in the space and actively took part in every step of the process, never shying away from the work involved to realize his vision. Page 1064 of 1102 https://mi amiherald.typepad.com/the-starting-gate/20 17/09/when-chi ldren-bui Id-for-real-clients-a-summer-filled-with-collaboration-creativity-and-comm u n i ty.htm I 2/6 1/812019 When children build for real clients:A summer filled with collaboration,creativity and community I The Starting Gate It debuted at The Wynwood Yard and will travel to the Miami Book Fair in November. Allen also intends to open source his design. When given the tools, skills, and resources to build, you'll be surprised what kids are capable of building—and of the impact they can have on their community. By empowering future generations, we can build an innovative maker city! *For the full article and photo essay, visit www.moonlighter.camp (http://www.moonlighter.camp) Tom Pupo and Daisy Nodal are co-founders of Moonlighter Makerspace (http://moonlighter.co/) in Wynwood. 7 t� \ -. •,,aitill f 4 44t` 1 r 4 r 410 .F"" , 1 r " / . , . _____ , _, . _ • _ -1, , it ). .., . e.e.i . a' 4 All[11,11IF I --. ,7 \ . iiiik .. 4 iik • . ' lift . - \ it (https://miamiherald.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451 b26169e201 b8d2a6ad88970c-pi) Page 1065 of 1102 haps://miamiherald.typepad.com/the-starting-gate/2017/09/when-children-build-for-real-clients-a-summer-filled-with-collaboration-creativity-and-community.html 3/6 1/8/2019 When children build for real clients:A summer filled with collaboration,creativity and community I The Starting Gate Posted by Nancy Dahlberg 09/02/2017 at 09:20 PM in Co-working spaces, Education, Guest Posts, Maker movement, Youth Entrepreneurship I Permalink Share 5 Comments 0 Comments Sort by Oldest r Add a comment... r._ Facebook Comments Plugin About The Starting Gate i Nancy Dahlberg E-mail I I Bio Follow::nciahit,erg Recent Posts Miami serial entrepreneur Albert Santalo announces his next big tech venture: 8base Miami startup Caribu wins worldwide competition and $100,000 Las Olas Venture Capital closes inaugural fund at$28.5 million Can South Florida lead the future of work? 500 Startups decides to'double down'on Miami,opens office for Florida, Latin America Links & Resources ACCION USA www.accionusa.org Page 1066 of 1102 https://miamiherald.typepad.com/the-starting-gate/2017/09/when-children-build-for-real-clients-a-summer-filled-with-collaboration-creativity-and-community.html 4/6 1/8/2019 When children build for real clients:A summer filled with collaboration,creativity and community I The Starting Gate Accelerated Growth Partners (AGP) www.agpmiami.com/ Barry University Institute for Community and Economic Development www.barry.edu/biced Enterprise Development Corp. 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Miami 1cra1 s I BUSINESS PLAN CHALLENGE Student's 3D-printing idea could help people with feet problems BY STEPHANIE BRITO SBRITO@MIAMI HE RALD.COM t` f 6 r► MAY 08,2016 08:19 AM, UPDATED MAY 09,2016 07:25 PM 11 ., . ; garilissixisirsairea rH . - -- . 1. , t j Imme , ; I ,. ( ro ,111000, i f . ..--,, . 4, MAIO. 1111 SI Inr E 4..,,,,,,, A High school student Marco Fernandez,right,with makerspace co-founder Daisy Nodal work together at Moonlighter Makerspace in Wynwood.ROBERTO KOLTUN RKOLTUN@aELNUEVOHERALD.COM When Marco Fernandez realized that commercial insoles weren't helping his flat-feet problems, he decided to work on a more customized insole product — using 3D scanning and printing techniques. By continuing to use this site,you give your consent to our use of cookies for analytics, personalization and, ds. Page 1069 of 1102 haps://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/business-plan-challenge/article76412147.html 1/12 1/8/2019 Student's 3D-printing idea could help people with feet problems I Miami Herald Marco, who's 16 and a junior at Miami-Dade County's School for Advanced Studies at Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus, has suffered from a flat-foot problem all his life. The problem has affected his performance in soccer, where he is currently in the regional pool for the state team. "In my younger years, [my flat-feet problems] weren't as prevalent. But then I was starting to get injuries in soccer, and it was hurting my feet and my calves," he said. Digital Access For Only $0.99 For the most comprehensive local coverage,subscribe today. SUBSCRIBE NOW #READLOCAL Marco had spent a lot of time at a makerspace called Moonlighter in Wynwood with his sister, Alessandra Fernandez, 18, a senior at New World School of the Arts, who was working on some art pieces. He realized that he could use the same 3D scanning and printing techniques he saw at the makerspace to create a more accurate insole product for himself. "Once I found the solution to what was my problem, I thought, 'Why don't I help others with the foot problems they're having?"' Marco said. "Companies in the market aren't helping people with the problems — they just have general insoles." He approached the staff at Moonlighter, who were finalists for the Business Plan Challenge in 2014, about his idea, and they connected him with Dr. Richard Santo Mallia, a podiatrist with a master's in public health from FIU. The two shared their ideas and decided to join forces to create Digifeet, a company that connects podiatrists, designers and patients to create a custom insole. "He has a lot of enthusiasm, and he's very bright. I can see where he's going with this, and I really believe in what he's doing," Mallia said about working with Marco. By continuing to use this site,you give your consent to our use of cookies for analytics, personalization and, ds. Page 1070 of 1102 haps://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/business-plan-challenge/article76412147.html 2/12 1/8/2019 Student's 3D-printing idea could help people with feet problems I Miami Herald Marco, with Mallia's mentorship, then compiled the idea into a business plan and submitted it to the Miami Herald Business Plan Challenge High School Track, which attracted 104 entries this year — and he won. HOW IT WORKS Patients looking for a custom insole would find out about Digifeet from either a mobile application or from their podiatrist. Patients would then scan their feet using a 3D scanner and send the scan to a designer who would then create a 3D image of the insole to print. The cost would be $95 plus shipping for the insole. Doctors can purchase either a monthly or yearly package with 3D scanners. For $1,600, the monthly package includes a 3D scanner on lease, 3D scanning training and tech support. For $18,000, the yearly package includes a 3D scanner, two 3D scanning trainings and tech support. On the mobile application, patients can find podiatrists who have 3D scanners. Once patients go to an appointment, the podiatrist will determine whether the patient has a foot problem. If they do, the doctor will scan the patient's foot and send the file, along with information about the patient's foot, to a 3D designer, who would then design the insole. After the doctor approves the design, the insole would be sent to print at a 3D printing hub and delivered to the patient's local doctor. PROGRESS Right now, the team is working on creating a prototype for the insole by taking 3D scans of Marco's feet and other patients with feet problems. The team is also working on getting more doctors on board with the project. One of Marco's goals is to get Digifeet covered under insurance. "We're trying to see if insurance could cover the appointment because that would be huge. Realistically, a lot of people who have foot problems are older, and if it could get covered by insurance, it would save a lot of money," Marco said. By continuing to use this site,you give your consent to our use of cookies for analytics, personalization and,Xds. Page 1071 of 1102 https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/business-plan-challenge/article76412147.html 3/12 1/8/2019 Student's 3D-printing idea could help people with feet problems I Miami Herald Since they're still working on prototyping, the team hasn't looked into patents yet, but they intend to file for one once they create the app. When creating Digifeet, one of the biggest challenges the team faced was creating a unique product. Other companies do make insoles, but 3D scanning is the ultimate way to make custom insoles, Marco said. Another major challenge the team has faced is time: Both Mallia and Marco have full schedules. "Whenever [Mallia is] available, I'm ready to work with him. He's full of energy," Marco said. "This is definitely one of my priorities right now. He has so much knowledge on the topic." Despite that, the team makes an effort to meet and work on the project because they are both certain that it will be a success. "I think that if [Marco] doesn't come out with it first, someone else is going to come up with one later," Mallia said. Marco plans to go to a college where he can continue to pursue entrepreneurship. He mentioned Brown, Columbia and Wake Forest as possible options. In his free time, Marco loves being active; he teaches karate classes and received a black belt when he was 12. Q Comments v VIDEOS ''+a i;fitTIO .fir _ . a .�► r. `. Sur` ti ' r 4 • By continuing to use this site,you give your consent to our use of cookies for analytics, personalization and, ds.. 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Page 1080 of 1102 https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/business-plan-challenge/article76412147.html 12/12 1/8/2019 Fairchild gets NASA grant to develop a food technology education facility—Miami's Community News 1Vi 11\1Vi 1 J CU 1V11V1 U IN 11 Y t V Media Kit I Pay Online I Submit NEWSPAPERS Press Release Main office 305-669-7355 Legal Notices 305-284- 7376 u NEWSPAPERS ARCHIVES INSPIRE HEALTH CUSTOM PUBLISHING NEWSLETTER EVENTS LEGALS CONTACT DIGITAL ADVERTISE Q Fairchild gets NASA grant to . oabes Jr.Oil Sports.Ihilih Gums nclrhin;37 ttan,Jan.1(1.12 develop a food technology Nti% hil%iniral(ation ."u shim:hrichlh in t oral G:3hles _ e R education facility - �_ ,. .. NaVil • By:Jeanne A. Becker I June 25, 2018 3 � J f I Share on Facebook 1.121 :i i- V I Share on Twitter Grow through Community Newspapers' many products and with Gloria's help connecting you with the community in I Share on Linkedln Gloria Burns PR&Mktg.Specialist/Columnist Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden has received a grant 0: 305.284.7379 from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration C: 305.968.3090 (NASAto create the world's first makers ace in a botanic gloria@cnews.net ) P www.cnews.net garden. The grant of nearly $750,000 supports Fairchild's - Growing Beyond Earth Innovation Studio, a new community workspace dedicated to the technology of 'UB 52 growing food. NFS With help from NASA, Fairchild will be equipped for III 1GA Yanyone to help develop new food growing technologies," said Carl Lewis, Fairchild's director. "We are thrilled that 24 BOTTOMLESS LATIN LAGER ti MIMOSAS our community can help find better ways to grow edible $ABSOLUT I '9 JAMESON 5829 SW 7389ST.SOUI H MIAMI,FL 53143 plants on Earth and in space." "�""`OM '"°'°°92°5 Fairchild will focus on specific challenges that are related to NASA's food production initiatives, including growing Page 1081 of 1102 haps://communitynewspapers.com/coralgables/fairchild-gets-nasa-grant-to-develop-a-food-technology-education-facility/ 1/5 1/8/2019 Fairchild gets NASA grant to develop a food technology education facility—Miami's Community News plants in small containers with the limited resources available on spacecraft, and using automation to plant, COMING SOON harvest, and maintain crops with little or no intervention from astronauts. r The planned makerspace is a new concept for botanic v' gardens and for NASA, and will be unique within the MON MORE ABOUT THE DIN maker community. It will be the first public facility "'�"'"""'"M°"'"" dedicated to NASA's food production challenges and the first project to leverage community input in the 1 9 ;�fitbit LIFE [ development of plant-growing hardware. MIAMI THON To create the new makerspace, Fairchild has selected two 1;1TM existing centrally located buildings for renovation. The 01 2719 I-4117" grant will help equip the facility with fabrication equipment including 3D printers and laser cutters, allowing users to turn ideas into reality. AgRailk&C. "The Growing Beyond Earth Innovation Studio will now allow us to offer an open approach for students, Garden RECENT POSTS visitors and the maker community to think creatively, conduct experiments, test technology, and exchange ideas to address real-world challenges." said Amy Padolf, Demystifying computer code at Fairchild's director of education. Miami Christian School The Growing Beyond Earth Innovation Studio is being The Honda dealership that almost developed in collaboration with Moonlighter Miami, a , makerspace with broad local outreach programs, and the wash t Nation of Makers, a nonprofit organization that fosters Divine Savior Academy Volleyball collaboration among makerspaces nationwide. It will serve students in elementary, middle, and high schools, Team brings home state local community members of all ages, and makers championship throughout the United States. El concesionario Honda que casi no Fairchild's project is one of three proposals selected by existio NASA's Teams Engaging Affiliated Museums and Informal Institutions (TEAM II) program from 43 applicants. Wynwood BID helps students attend Miami City Ballet's The Nutcracker Goals of Fairchild's TEAMII project include: (1) creating an innovative and accessible facility for the community; ARE YOUR TASTE BUDS READY? (2) providing science, technology, engineering, and math `UNCORKED' 2019 FOOD AND WINE (STEM) education opportunities for students, and (3) FESTIVAL JANUARY 10TH -20TH developing a national network of professionals and non- Page 1082 of 1102 https://communitynewspapers.com/coralgables/fairchild-gets-nasa-grant-to-develop-a-food-technology-education-facility/ 2/5 1/8/2019 Fairchild gets NASA grant to develop a food technology education facility—Miami's Community News professionals to help design plant growing systems for ca �, use aboard spacecraft and other planets. r -r Growing Beyond Earth is Fairchild's classroom science project, designed in partnership with NASA Kennedy II Space Center, to advance research on growing plants PROFESSIONALS AT YOUR SERVICE aboard spacecraft. As NASA looks toward a long term Doctors•Restaurants•Horne U,pro..nr„t•Frtn...end Mo... human presence beyond Earth orbit, there are specific STEM challenges related to food production. Fairchild's project is addressing those challenges by expanding the diversity and quality of edible plants that can be grown in space. Growing Beyond Earth is now underway in 120 Miami- Dade middle and high schools with a special focus on under-resourced, Title 1 schools. Beginning in 2018, 30 pilot sites have been established outside Miami-Dade, in other Florida locations and in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Puerto Rico. Growing Beyond Earth is based upon work supported by NASA under Award No. NNX16AM32G. Established in 1938 and comprising 83 acres, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to exploring, explaining and conserving the world of tropical plants. The world- renowned plant collections feature unusual plants from throughout the tropical world. Fairchild has the largest botanical education program of any metropolitan area, reaching more than 200,000 schoolchildren each year. Special events include Chocolate, Mango, and Orchid Festivals in addition to an annual art exhibition, concerts, plant sales and more. For more information, visit www.fairchild.org and follow on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. Connect To Your Alp \,;c;y0 'T.& Customers & Page 1083 of 1102 haps://communitynewspapers.com/coralgables/fairchild-gets-nasa-grant-to-develop-a-food-technology-education-facility/ 3/5 1/8/2019 Fairchild gets NASA grant to develop a food technology education facility—Miami's Community News Grow Your Business CLICK HERE BE THE FIRST TO COMMENT ON"FAIRCHILD GETS NASA GRANT TO DEVELOP A FOOD TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION FACILITY" Leave a comment Your email address will not be published. Comment Name >,_ Email Website Post Comment — Notify me of follow-up comments by email. - Notify me of new posts by email. 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