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| Established | November 2015 |
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| Location | 7205 Dodge Street Omaha, Nebraska U.S. 68114 |
| Coordinates | 41°15′32″N96°01′29″W / 41.258972°N 96.024667°W |
| Public transit access | Metro Area Transit Buses: 2, 8, 18, 92, 98 |
| Website | dospace |
Do Space is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community center for technology, digital library, education, and small makerspace featuring 3D printing technology in Omaha, Nebraska. [1] [2]
Do Space opened in the fall of 2015. Do Space is managed by the non-profit Community Information Trust, which itself is managed by local Omaha philanthropic organization, Heritage Services. [3] [4]
It is located at the southwest corner of 72nd and Dodge Streets in what was a former Borders Books. [5] [6] The building, which was vacant, required retrofitting and modernization of the existing structure. [7] The project, which dates back to 2014, has included $4.1 million for the purchase of the vacant building [8] and $7 million to renovate and fill the space. [9] The design of the building was done by HDR, Inc. Do Space partners with various organizations, including Metropolitan Community College and Omaha Public Library. [10]
Patrons can use Apple, Windows, and Ubuntu computers that have office, CAD and graphics programs and can access Omaha Public Library databases while at Do Space. [11] Do Space also has tablets and laptops for use, as well a 3D lab that has 3D printers, 3D scanners, and a laser cutter. There are large-format printers as well as break-out rooms with touch screen bulletin boards. [12]
Do Space provides its services free to the public, except for expendables like printing and 3D materials. [1] There are dedicated spaces for small children, teens, as well as adults. [13] There is a group specifically geared towards seniors that incorporates peer-style information-sharing. [14] Metropolitan Community College holds classes on the second floor. [9] Do Space provides a meeting space to nurture an innovation incubator and various community tech groups meet there. [12]
In February 2015, Rebecca Stavick, co-founder of the civic hacking group Open Nebraska and former Omaha Public Library employee, [15] was hired as the executive director of Do Space. [16] Michael Sauers, formerly with the Nebraska Library Commission, is the Director of Technology. [17]
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