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File:Copley Reading List v2.pdf

2012-05-10T00:38:57Z

Parkivist:

Audre Lorde to Howard Zinn Library (A to Z)

2012-03-05T19:49:58Z

Parkivist:

Want INFORMATION to inform your ACTIVISM? Want to learn more about histories of RESISTANCE, investigating CORPORATIONS or ANTI-RACISM FOR ACTIVISTS? Ask the Audre Lorde to Howard Zinn Library!

We can help you find resources and answers to questions regarding your work with Occupy Boston. We may not have a tent anymore but we are still here to help!

[[File:AtoZ Mobile.jpg|left|250x250px|the a-z mobile library cart]]

'''VISION: The Audre Lorde to Howard Zinn Library was formed by Metacomet Books, the Boston Radical Reference Collective and the Progressive Librarians Guild of Simmons College to meet the information needs of the participants and visitors at Occupy Boston. Its caretakers understand that librarianship isn’t a neutral profession and that the choices we make in collection development, responding to research queries, collection of archival materials and programming all have social ramifications. We aim to unfold librarianship, as it has always been intended -- a powerful tool for social justice. MISSION: The Audre Lorde to Howard Zinn Library aims to foster inquiry, learning, critical analysis and information-sharing among Occupy Boston occupiers, participants and visitors in order to better understand, challenge and transform interlocking systems of oppression. COLLECTION: Our collection contains books, magazines, newspapers, ‘zines, pamphlets and other materials that have been donated, collected, and archived during the occupation.'''

'''''''''Due to the eviction of the occupation at Dewey Sq. our collection is no longer in a centralized location. The A-Z Library welcomes suggestions for space. Please email library@lists.occupyboston.org Get involved with Occupy’s A to Z library! Email library@lists.occupyboston.org Are you having a meeting where you want Library support? Email us at library@lists.occupyboston.org'''

'''''' To ask questions anytime:

Go to the [http://www.radicalreference.info/ Radical Reference] website*
<ul style="margin-left: 70px;">
<li>- Click on [http://radicalreference.info/askaquestion Submit a Reference Question] at the top of the page</li>
<li>- Fill out the form. Your email address will be shared with Radical Reference librarians, but will not be made public.</li>
<li>- We’ll email you an answer, or with any follow-up questions we might have.</li>
<li>- We’ll also post the Q & A (with any personally identifying information removed) on the Radical Reference site. If you don’t want us to publish your question on the site, just tell us.</li>
</ul>

*Radical Reference is a collective of volunteer library workers who believe in social justice and equality. We support activist communities, progressive organizations, and independent journalists by providing professional research support, education and access to information.

=== RESOURCES WE WANT TO SHARE WITH YOU ===

==== '''Reading Lists/Archives ''' ====

(''These are created on demand - please let us know what you'd like to see here''.)

*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L-3w-9o_xIHiSeYfgLLNml6SjpEqpu0TNxxwYx1zqpg/edit?hl=en_US Occupy Boston Crowdsourced Reading List] (''This is a collaborative, ongoing effort - please contribute your favorite readings.'')
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/131GYdsR9zYq2ehibxla0-U7gEe6QlrOdLbbhgU0knos/edit?hl=en_US Race & Gender in the Occupy & SlutWalk Movements]
*[https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0ByM96Lq6MnSjNjk5ZGRkNGItMzhlZS00OTNkLTgzY2QtYWFjZTIzYTk2ZTFl&hl=en_US Social and Protest Movement Books for Kids & Teens]
*[[Anarchism Bibliography]]
*[[Economic Books of Interest]]
*[[AK Press and PM Press Book Recommendations]]
*[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/File:ConsensusNonviolentCommunicationResourceGuide.pdf Nonviolent Communication & Consensus-Building Reading List]
*[http://occupyarchive.org/ Occupy Archive]- "Archiving the Occupy Movements from 2011"
*[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0An-A-lITWCO8dHZSVkRjMk5MRU91MXFzRVpSWjRtWGc&hl=en_US#gid=0 Occupy Spreadsheet](''List of Occupy encampments internationally.'')
*[http://www.connexions.org/Connexipedia/CxPTitleIndex.htm Social Justice Encyclopedia](from Connexions Information Sharing Service)

==== '''About A-Z Library''' ====

*[http://www.librarything.com/catalog/AtoZlibrary Catalog] of our holdings 
*[http://tinyurl.com/6en9lbr Map] of the A-Z Library space to help find what you're looking for! (A great map even if the tent is no longer up!) 
*[[Press on the libraries of the Movement]] 
*[http://occupyboston.com/2011/10/16/library-established-at-occupy-boston/ Library's Press Release] 
*[http://www.bpl.org/branches/ Local Libraries]
*[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Audre_Lorde_intro Audre Lorde Reader]

==== '''About Occupy Boston and Dewey Square'''  ====

*[http://timdevin.com/securitycameras.pdf Guide to Dewey Square's Surveillance Cameras] by Tim Devin 
*[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Education Education] page for Occupy Boston 
*Archives of [http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/GA/Minutes General Assembly Meeting Minutes]

=== RESOURCES WE WANT YOU TO SHARE WITH US ===

*[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Favorite_resources_of_visitors_to_the_library_tent Favorite Resources] suggested by visitors to the A-Z Library (''Contribute more by visiting the tent!'')
*Post your pictures, videos, anecdotes, writings, poetry, etc on [http://www.occupybostonlibrary.org/ this space].  
*[[Library's Wish List]]

=== PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN ===

*'''There's no family programs scheduled at this time'''. We will have more posted here in the future about any mobile events we may be doing!

=== MEETING MINUTES ===

*10/26/11 Minutes: [[File:20111026 minutes.txt|RTENOTITLE]]
*11/02/11 Minutes: [[File:A-Z Library Meeting Notes 11.02.11.pdf|RTENOTITLE]]
*11/09/11 Minutes: [[File:A-Z Library Meeting Notes 11.09.11.pdf|RTENOTITLE]]
*11/16/11 Minutes: [[File:A Z Library notes Nov 16 2011.pdf|RTENOTITLE]]
*11/21/11 Minutes: [[File:A-Z Library meeting notes11-21-2011.pdf|RTENOTITLE]]
*11/28/11 Minutes: [[File:A-ZLibraryMeetingMinutes11282011.pdf|RTENOTITLE]]
*12/10/11 Minutes: [[File:A-Z Library Meeting Minutes 12.10.11.pdf|RTENOTITLE]]
*12/14/11 Minutes: [[File:A-ZLibrary Meeting Minutes 12.14.11.pdf|RTENOTITLE]]
*01/05/12 Minutes: [[File:A-ZLibrary Meeting Minutes 01.05.12.pdf|RTENOTITLE]]
*01/14/12 Minutes: [[File:A-ZLibrary Meeting Minutes 01.14.12.pdf|RTENOTITLE]]
*01/25/12 Minutes: [[File:A-ZLibrary Meeting Minutes 01.25.12.pdf|RTENOTITLE]]
*02/06/12 Minutes: [[File:A-ZLibrary Meeting Minutes 02.06.12.pdf|RTENOTITLE]]
*02/23/12 Minutes: [[File:A-ZLibrary Meeting Minutes 02.23.12.pdf|RTENOTITLE]]

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[[Category:Working groups|Library]]

Creative Actions and Subversive Arts

2012-02-06T12:39:35Z

Parkivist:

CASA is a group for artists and non-artists alike who want to engage in creative projects within Occupy Boston.

'''Next meeting:''' In the works!

'''Next event:''' In the works!

'''Mailing list:''' [https://lists.mayfirst.org/mailman/listinfo/arts Click here for sign-up information.]

== Ongoing Projects ==

Tiny Tents Task Force

We make and distribute tiny tents to spaces in need of Occupations. All welcome -- join us! All you need to do is to build a tiny tent, and hide it where you'd like.  You can also:

*Check out the [http://tinytents.tumblr.com/ Tiny Tents Tumblr] for pictures - and submit your own tiny tent sightings!
*[http://tinytents.tumblr.com/build Download a PDF to make tiny paper or cardstock tents]
*Check out the [http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/12/22/1047798/-Tiny-Tent-Task-Force-Pictorial-Tutorial tutorial for making a tiny tent out of fabric].

== Upcoming Projects ==

2/12 The International Day of Creative Action

An in-progress Artist Lecture Series 

'''People's Tours'''

The Boston area has a rich history of contested spaces, important protests, and shady corporations. People's Tours will give a series of free public tours that explore these different areas and issues. Some walking tours will explore neighborhoods that hosted historic protests (such as the South End). Others will look at contested developments (such as hazardous waste sites). Still others will examine contested businesses (such as the financial industry);

== Past Projects ==

'''OPERATION WOOF''' was a Doggie Rally in Support of Occupy the Courts Jan. 20, 2012 at Boston Federal Courthouse Fan Pier (Does anyone have photographs? Email them to dogsagainstcorporatepersonhood@gmail.com!)

== ==

== Other Occupy Boston Arts & Design Resources ==

*[[Graphic Design]] projects, including button, sticker, and poster designs.
*If you would like a graphic designer to work on your OB project, send an email to our listserv with the details!
*[[Arts and Culture]]
*Occupy Boston Screen Printers Guild [http://www.facebook.com/OBScreenPrint http://www.facebook.com/OBScreenPrint]
*Occupy Boston Art Blog [http://occupybostonart.wordpress.com/ http://occupybostonart.wordpress.com/]
*"Look In the Sky! It's Occupy Boston!" To contact the folks who project things on buildings email: mutationiscreation@gmail.com

== Resources ==

Here would be a good place to store useful information like which print shops have printers that will not scale your print jobs properly, links to articles and documents with interesting facts to share with the world, and so on.

=== Local Art Groups & Spaces ===

[http://www.ikatun.org/institute/infinitelysmallthings/ The Institute for Infinitely Small Things] - A group that has been making art about political and social "tiny things" for more than a decade. Is involved with the tiny tents task force, and has done other projects about & with occupy.

[http://www.platform2.info/ Platform2] - "Platform2 is an experimental event series that sits somewhere between a classroom, community organizing, and 1960s happenings."

[http://thesprouts.org/ sprout & co.] - "is a community education and research organization devoted to creating and supporting the community-driven learning, teaching, and investigation of science. We're united by a passion to reclaim science as a richly personal and creative craft. Through our PROGRAMS & STUDIOS, we're working to make our vision real in Somerville."

[http://groundswellcollective.com/ http://groundswellcollective.com/]; journal of art and activism.

 

[[Category:Working groups|Working_groups]]

Creative Actions and Subversive Arts

2012-02-01T20:55:18Z

Parkivist:

CASA is a group for artists and non-artists alike who want to engage in creative projects within Occupy Boston.

'''Next meeting:''' In the works!

'''Next event:''' In the works!

'''Mailing list:''' [https://lists.mayfirst.org/mailman/listinfo/arts Click here for sign-up information.]

== Ongoing Projects ==

Tiny Tents Task Force

We make and distribute tiny tents to spaces in need of Occupations. All welcome -- join us! All you need to do is to build a tiny tent, and hide it where you'd like.  You can also:

*Check out the [http://tinytents.tumblr.com/ Tiny Tents Tumblr] for pictures - and submit your own tiny tent sightings!
*[http://tinytents.tumblr.com/build Download a PDF to make tiny paper or cardstock tents]
*Check out the [http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/12/22/1047798/-Tiny-Tent-Task-Force-Pictorial-Tutorial tutorial for making a tiny tent out of fabric].

== Upcoming Projects ==

2/12 The International Day of Creative Action

An in-progress Artist Lecture Series 

'''People's Tours'''

The Boston area has a rich history of contested spaces, important protests, and shady corporations. People's Tours will give a series of free public tours that explore these different areas and issues.

Some walking tours will explore neighborhoods that hosted historic protests (such as the South End). Others will look at contested developments (such as hazardous waste sites). Still others will examine contested businesses (such as the financial industry);

== Past Projects ==

'''OPERATION WOOF''' was a Doggie Rally in Support of Occupy the Courts Jan. 20, 2012 at Boston Federal Courthouse Fan Pier (Does anyone have photographs? Email them to dogsagainstcorporatepersonhood@gmail.com!)

== ==

== Other Occupy Boston Arts & Design Resources ==

*[[Graphic Design]] projects, including button, sticker, and poster designs.
*If you would like a graphic designer to work on your OB project, send an email to our listserv with the details!
*[[Arts and Culture]]
*Occupy Boston Screen Printers Guild [http://www.facebook.com/OBScreenPrint http://www.facebook.com/OBScreenPrint]
*Occupy Boston Art Blog [http://occupybostonart.wordpress.com/ http://occupybostonart.wordpress.com/]
*"Look In the Sky! It's Occupy Boston!" To contact the folks who project things on buildings email: mutationiscreation@gmail.com

== Resources ==

Here would be a good place to store useful information like which print shops have printers that will not scale your print jobs properly, links to articles and documents with interesting facts to share with the world, and so on.

=== Local Art Groups & Spaces ===

[http://www.ikatun.org/institute/infinitelysmallthings/ The Institute for Infinitely Small Things] - A group that has been making art about political and social "tiny things" for more than a decade. Is involved with the tiny tents task force, and has done other projects about & with occupy.

[http://www.platform2.info/ Platform2] - "Platform2 is an experimental event series that sits somewhere between a classroom, community organizing, and 1960s happenings."

[http://thesprouts.org/ sprout & co.] - "is a community education and research organization devoted to creating and supporting the community-driven learning, teaching, and investigation of science. We're united by a passion to reclaim science as a richly personal and creative craft. Through our PROGRAMS & STUDIOS, we're working to make our vision real in Somerville."

[http://groundswellcollective.com/ http://groundswellcollective.com/]; journal of art and activism.

 

[[Category:Working groups|Working_groups]]

Audre Lorde to Howard Zinn Library (A to Z)

2011-11-21T12:08:47Z

Parkivist:

Want INFORMATION to inform your ACTIVISM? Want to learn more about histories of RESISTANCE, investigating CORPORATIONS, or ANTI-RACISM FOR ACTIVISTS? [[File:Library1.jpg|left|250x187px|Library1.jpg]] RADICAL REFERENCE  and the '''Audre Lorde to Howard Zinn Library''' can help!

Ask a librarian! We can help you find resources & answers to questions. Look for us inLibrary tent.

If there are no librarians on duty:
<ul style="margin-left: 40px;">
<li>Go to: [http://www.radicalreference.info Radical Reference]</li>
<li>Click on the [http://radicalreference.info/askaquestion Submit a Reference Question] link at the top of the page</li>
<li>Fill out the form. Your email address will be shared with Radical Reference librarians, but will not be made public.</li>
<li>We’ll email you an answer, or with any follow-up questions we might have.</li>
<li>We’ll also post the Q & A (with any identifying information removed) on the Radical Reference site. If you don’t want us to publish your question on the site, just tell us.</li>
</ul>

Radical Reference is a collective of volunteer library workers who believe in social justice and equality. We support activist communities, progressive organizations, and independent journalists by providing professional research support, education and access to information

'''Resources'''

*'''[http://tinyurl.com/6en9lbr Map] of the A-Z Library''' space to help find what you're looking for!
*[[Press on the libraries of the Movement.]]
*[http://occupyboston.com/2011/10/16/library-established-at-occupy-boston/ Library's Press Release]
*[http://timdevin.com/securitycameras.pdf Guide to Dewey Square's Surveillance Cameras] by Tim Devin
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L-3w-9o_xIHiSeYfgLLNml6SjpEqpu0TNxxwYx1zqpg/edit?hl=en_US&pli=1 Occupy Boston Crowdsourced Reading List]
*[https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0ByM96Lq6MnSjNjk5ZGRkNGItMzhlZS00OTNkLTgzY2QtYWFjZTIzYTk2ZTFl&hl=en_US Social and Protest Movement Books] for Kids and Teens as compiled by the A-Z Library at Occupy Boston
*[[Anarchism Bibliography]]
*[[AK Press and PM Press Book Recommendations]]
*[http://occupyarchive.org/ Occupy Archive] - "Archiving the Occupy Movements from 2011"
*Post pictures, videos, poetry, etc on [http://www.occupybostonlibrary.org/ this space].  
*[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Favorite_resources_of_visitors_to_the_library_tent Favorite Resources] suggested by visitors to the Occupy Boston Library - From the poster in the tent.
*[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Education Education] page for Occupy Boston
*'''[http://www.bpl.org/branches/ Local Libraries]'''

 '''Contact Us!'''  By email at [mailto:library@lists.occupyboston.org library_at_lists_dot_occupyboston_dot_org]

 **'''[[Library's Wish List]]'''**

 '''Programs for Families & Children - '''Sunday November 13th and Sunday November 20th we will be having storytimes for children and families at 12:00pm. They will be held either on the plaza, or in a tent next to the library tent, depending on the weather. All are welcome!

'''Minutes'''

*10/26/11 Minutes: [[File:20111026 minutes.txt|RTENOTITLE]]
*11/02/11 Minutes: [[File:A-Z Library Meeting Notes 11.02.11.pdf|RTENOTITLE]]
*11/09/11 Minutes: [[File:A-Z Library Meeting Notes 11.09.11.pdf|RTENOTITLE]]
*11/16/11 Minutes:[[File:A_Z_Library_notes_Nov_16_2011.pdf‎]]
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''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Library Library at wikispaces]''

File:A Z Library notes Nov 16 2011.pdf

2011-11-21T12:07:55Z

Parkivist:

File:A Zinn Library minutes Nov 16 2011.pdf

2011-11-21T11:58:21Z

Parkivist:

Winterization and Fire Safety

2011-10-30T15:26:07Z

Parkivist: /* People */

'''This is the main page for Winterization and Fire Safety issues.'''

'''Announcements'''

[[Urgently-needed Items, approved for Emergency Funding by GA 10/27|Emergency Items 10/28]]

'''There are 3 primary concerns for winter:'''

*People - keeping us warm (clothing, etc.)
*Shelter - needs to be warm and sturdy (resist snow load, wind, etc.)
*Safety - fire and carbon monoxide, snow removal, preventing slipping on ice, etc.

== People ==

[http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/10/11/1025212/-Cold-weather-tips-for-protesters Important cold weather practices]

Information we need:

*How many people in camp need better warm clothing?
*What do they need? Socks? Undershirts? Pant layers? Shoes? Mittens, hats, etc.?

Clothing Solutions:

*Polypropylene layers under regular clothing. Look for items with a NSN number (military issue). Look for wool and thermals underwear too.
*Waterproof shoes/boots. Wear boots LARGER than your normal size - more room for extra socks, extra space = insulation, ability to move toes and improve circulation.
*Space blankets hooded and regular all weather blankets NASA TECH wind H2O reflect 90%of body heat, 5x7 hooded: [http://warmers.com/ItemDetails.aspx?itemid=MPISB&pkey=Products%7cOutdoor+Gear%7cSPACE+Brand+Hooded+All-Weather+Blanket&pval=0%7c77%7cMPISB&pIds=Showcase%7cCategoryID%7citemid Examples here; also emergency blankets and bags]

Keeping warm while sitting or lying down:

*Layers of corrugated cardboard, or even newspapers. Wrap in plastic to keep it from getting wet and then frozen.
*Foil bubble home insulation. Regular bubblewrap, even.
*Foam sheets or blocks (styrofoam).

Additional solutions:

*Hot beverages available
*Hot food
*Warming stations .. possibly use the hot manhole covers for a "sauna" room.
*We can also use solar heat gain for daytime comfort. Clear plastic roofs with windbreaking sides make for good comfort on sunny days.

Here is some winter advice from Vinay Gupta who designed the hexayurts. Interesting strategy? [http://vinay.howtolivewiki.com/blog/other/advice-for-occupy-avoid-winter-war-2881]

== Shelter ==

Information we need:

*How many people intend to camp through the winter?
*What ordinances do we need to keep in mind?
*What are the costs to build or buy shelters?
*If we are building, do we have enough people to do that?
*What is the process for shelters needing construction?

Concerns:

*Will it hold up in strong winds?
*Will it keep water out, both on top/sides and floor?
*How do we hold tents down - can't drive stakes very deeply in the ground here; can't drive stakes through the paved areas at all.
*City may not allow tents larger than 10x10 without a permit
*Can we provide any kind of safe heat source (don't want open flame)?
*Fire Department does not want open flame - risk of fire, and is concerned about carbon monoxide poisoning as well.

Structure Solutions:

*Floors made with a layer of hay with plywood or tarps over it. This will allow water to flow under the floor. PROBLEM: Hay is a fire hazard.
*Floors made with pallets, with plywood over top. Put tents up on these.
*Large military issue tents - can be used for kitchen, other working groups, group sleeping (need to provide separate sleeping areas based on gender). Could put small tents inside larger tents. Look for NSN number for good, 4-season tents
*Cots - get people off the ground while sleeping. What about hammocks?
*Shelters can be weighted down with sandbags, buckets filled with concrete, containers filled with water.
*Kitchen tent needs to be fully enclosed - not just warmth but to help keep rodents out.
*Little well insulated sleeping pods .. with wheels .. tiny house on wheels .. not a "structure" but a sleeping-barrow. example: [[http://karmacarpentry.com/WoodsyWagon.png]]
*Inflatable structures... custom made or purchased .. dead air space can provide insulation .. flexible, not rigid structures, may avoid troubles with authorities, can be combined with other ideas, such as wheeled platforms.

Heat and Fire Solutions

*DO NOT let trash build up! Especially paper, cardboard (i.e. signs), fabric.
*NO SMOKING NEAR COMBUSTIBLES.
*Heat: "catalytic propane heaters" do NOT have open flames and provide heat. I think the fire department warned against open flames. Well catalytic may be our answer.
*Carbon monoxide detectors are cheap and will protect against CO poisoning. This will satisfy the fire department, and will prevent any of us from dying, both of which are good.

== Safety ==

*Where will all the snow go?
*Removing snow from gravel path could be special challenge; not so easy to shovel.
*Paths made of pallets and plywood will probably be slippery. What can we use instead of wooden surfaces?

== Resources ==

'''Please update this with URLs as appropriate'''

* [[Winter guide for Occupiers]] - currently a very rough draft, will be used to get information out to all campers
*Government surplus - auction sites. Use our funds to acquire lots of tents this way. http://www.govliquidation.com/
*Donations - ask for items with NSN numbers
*Hilton's Tent City. Visit in person to see what they have:[http://www.hiltonstentcity.com/store.htm http://www.hiltonstentcity.com/store.htm]

*F.M. 31-70 In PDF form http://www.mantecausd.net/LHS/JROTC/fm31_70_coldwxman.pdf

== Meeting Minutes ==

*[[Oct 25]]
*[https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=gmail&attid=0.1&thid=1334918516d64f77&mt=application/msword&url=https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui%3D2%26ik%3D5aeeba4bf1%26view%3Datt%26th%3D1334918516d64f77%26attid%3D0.1%26disp%3Dsafe%26realattid%3Df_guarp5wg0%26zw&sig=AHIEtbS7KFlqzx14oPuuh_b1nex6ZPziww&pli=1 Oct 27]

== Further Links & Ideas ==

*Simple idea: [http://archrecord.construction.com/news/daily/archives/2010/100511shigeru_ban_shelters/slide.asp?slide=5 http://archrecord.construction.com/news/daily/archives/2010/100511shigeru_ban_shelters/slide.asp?slide=5]
*Hoop House: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glp4LgOWtCo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glp4LgOWtCo]
*Mobile Tent: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH7V3f7tbko%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=share http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH7V3f7tbko%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=share]
*Bike pullable expanding shelter: [http://Bike%20pullable%20expanding%20shelter http://Bike%20pullable%20expanding%20shelter]
*Collapsible Tent: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gb6y6ikiTE%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gb6y6ikiTE%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related]
*Bike Pullable Hard Tent [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAa56PpGoRY%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAa56PpGoRY%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related]
*Coffee Cart [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRUZnIKNL54 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRUZnIKNL54]
*Bike House/Cart: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uyn8J8-q8EM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uyn8J8-q8EM]
*Soup Cart Carafe that can be pulled by a bike: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRUZnIKNL54 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRUZnIKNL54]

*Fireproofing with Alum [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFnKZqHimaU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFnKZqHimaU]
*Hydroponic Tent [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yra0g5uOXhQ%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yra0g5uOXhQ%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related]
*City Food [http://www.growmycitygreen.com/ http://www.growmycitygreen.com/]
*Small scale prototype for Large Aramid Resin Embedded Mesh Umbrellas [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDqCG2bUFIQ%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=relmfu http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDqCG2bUFIQ%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=relmfu]
*Cheap Solar: [http://www.harborfreight.com/45-watt-solar-panel-kit-90599.html?utm_medium=cse%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cutm_source=googlebase%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Chft_adv=40010%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cmr:trackingCode=66720F9E-782A-E011-B31E-001B2163195C%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cmr:referralID=NA At Harbor Freight]
*Greenhouse: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ODRUvok0XE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ODRUvok0XE]

*Thermal Mass Green House [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Br6QCS5VGA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Br6QCS5VGA]
*PolyCarbonate Sheet [http://www.gemplers.com/product/171483-6X12/Triple-Wall-8mm-Clear?sku=171483-6X12%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Csrc=25SEFGL%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cci_src=14110944%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cci_sku=171483 Source]
*Embedded Aramind Rope With Epoxy to make trusses. [http://www.unicahome.com/p3133/droog-design/cappellini-knotted-chair-by-marcel-wanders.html Source]
*Stronger than steel rope: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDJ3QjvRZT0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDJ3QjvRZT0]
*Hexayurt[http://hexayurt.com/]
----

''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Winterization Winterization at wikispaces]''

Prices/links (sorry don't know where to put this):

rddusa.com GP tent 16x32' = $980

Armytents.com GP 16x32 = 795

(have more places to check prices up and will put hose up soon if they are better)

hqcompany.com Boots = 30

gr8gear.com Boots = 20

Amazon.com Poly pro bottom = 17+ pp top = 17+ Mil Sleep system= 108+

majorsurplus.com mummy bag= 40 bivy cover= 60 thermal t+b= 22 tent 17' 10 person= 500 18x32= 800

ebay Mil sleep system= 80+

campmore.com Eureka wild basin 0 degree bag= 60

Military iso mat (sleeping mat)= 10 (available at many places at that price)

I put similar items at various prices because we may not be able to get the full amount we need from one site. I'll look into the links John posted tomorrow.

Winterization and Fire Safety

2011-10-29T01:30:16Z

Parkivist: /* Further Links & Ideas */

'''This is the main page for Winterization and Fire Safety issues.'''

'''Announcements'''

[[Urgently-needed Items, approved for Emergency Funding by GA 10/27|Emergency Items 10/28]]

'''There are 3 primary concerns for winter:'''

*People - keeping us warm (clothing, etc.)
*Shelter - needs to be warm and sturdy (resist snow load, wind, etc.)
*Safety - fire and carbon monoxide, snow removal, preventing slipping on ice, etc.

== People ==

[http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/10/11/1025212/-Cold-weather-tips-for-protesters Important cold weather practices]

Information we need:

*How many people in camp need better warm clothing?
*What do they need? Socks? Undershirts? Pant layers? Shoes? Mittens, hats, etc.?

Clothing Solutions:

*Polypropylene layers under regular clothing. Look for items with a NSN number (military issue). Look for wool and thermals underwear too.
*Waterproof shoes/boots. Wear boots LARGER than your normal size - more room for extra socks, extra space = insulation, ability to move toes and improve circulation.
*Space blankets hooded and regular all weather blankets NASA TECH wind H2O reflect 90%of body heat, 5x7 hooded: [http://warmers.com/ItemDetails.aspx?itemid=MPISB&pkey=Products%7cOutdoor+Gear%7cSPACE+Brand+Hooded+All-Weather+Blanket&pval=0%7c77%7cMPISB&pIds=Showcase%7cCategoryID%7citemid Examples here; also emergency blankets and bags]

Keeping warm while sitting or lying down:

*Layers of corrugated cardboard, or even newspapers. Wrap in plastic to keep it from getting wet and then frozen.
*Foil bubble home insulation. Regular bubblewrap, even.
*Foam sheets or blocks (styrofoam).

Additional solutions:

*Hot beverages available
*Hot food
*Warming stations .. possibly use the hot manhole covers for a "sauna" room.
*We can also use solar heat gain for daytime comfort. Clear plastic roofs with windbreaking sides make for good comfort on sunny days.

== Shelter ==

Information we need:

*How many people intend to camp through the winter?
*What ordinances do we need to keep in mind?
*What are the costs to build or buy shelters?
*If we are building, do we have enough people to do that?
*What is the process for shelters needing construction?

Concerns:

*Will it hold up in strong winds?
*Will it keep water out, both on top/sides and floor?
*How do we hold tents down - can't drive stakes very deeply in the ground here; can't drive stakes through the paved areas at all.
*City may not allow tents larger than 10x10 without a permit
*Can we provide any kind of safe heat source (don't want open flame)?
*Fire Department does not want open flame - risk of fire, and is concerned about carbon monoxide poisoning as well.

Structure Solutions:

*Floors made with a layer of hay with plywood or tarps over it. This will allow water to flow under the floor. PROBLEM: Hay is a fire hazard.
*Floors made with pallets, with plywood over top. Put tents up on these.
*Large military issue tents - can be used for kitchen, other working groups, group sleeping (need to provide separate sleeping areas based on gender). Could put small tents inside larger tents. Look for NSN number for good, 4-season tents
*Cots - get people off the ground while sleeping. What about hammocks?
*Shelters can be weighted down with sandbags, buckets filled with concrete, containers filled with water.
*Kitchen tent needs to be fully enclosed - not just warmth but to help keep rodents out.
*Little well insulated sleeping pods .. with wheels .. tiny house on wheels .. not a "structure" but a sleeping-barrow. example: [[http://karmacarpentry.com/WoodsyWagon.png]]
*Inflatable structures... custom made or purchased .. dead air space can provide insulation .. flexible, not rigid structures, may avoid troubles with authorities, can be combined with other ideas, such as wheeled platforms.

Heat and Fire Solutions

*DO NOT let trash build up! Especially paper, cardboard (i.e. signs), fabric.
*NO SMOKING NEAR COMBUSTIBLES.
*Heat: "catalytic propane heaters" do NOT have open flames and provide heat. I think the fire department warned against open flames. Well catalytic may be our answer.
*Carbon monoxide detectors are cheap and will protect against CO poisoning. This will satisfy the fire department, and will prevent any of us from dying, both of which are good.

== Safety ==

*Where will all the snow go?
*Removing snow from gravel path could be special challenge; not so easy to shovel.
*Paths made of pallets and plywood will probably be slippery. What can we use instead of wooden surfaces?

== Resources ==

'''Please update this with URLs as appropriate'''

*Government surplus - auction sites. Use our funds to acquire lots of tents this way.
*Donations - ask for items with NSN numbers
*Hilton's Tent City? Need to visit in person to see what they have:[http://www.hiltonstentcity.com/store.htm http://www.hiltonstentcity.com/store.htm]

== Meeting Minutes ==

*[[Oct 25]]
*[https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=gmail&attid=0.1&thid=1334918516d64f77&mt=application/msword&url=https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui%3D2%26ik%3D5aeeba4bf1%26view%3Datt%26th%3D1334918516d64f77%26attid%3D0.1%26disp%3Dsafe%26realattid%3Df_guarp5wg0%26zw&sig=AHIEtbS7KFlqzx14oPuuh_b1nex6ZPziww&pli=1 Oct 27]

== Further Links & Ideas ==

*Simple idea: [http://archrecord.construction.com/news/daily/archives/2010/100511shigeru_ban_shelters/slide.asp?slide=5 http://archrecord.construction.com/news/daily/archives/2010/100511shigeru_ban_shelters/slide.asp?slide=5]
*Hoop House: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glp4LgOWtCo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glp4LgOWtCo]
*Mobile Tent: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH7V3f7tbko%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=share http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH7V3f7tbko%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=share]
*Bike pullable expanding shelter: [http://Bike%20pullable%20expanding%20shelter http://Bike%20pullable%20expanding%20shelter]
*Collapsible Tent: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gb6y6ikiTE%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gb6y6ikiTE%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related]
*Bike Pullable Hard Tent [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAa56PpGoRY%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAa56PpGoRY%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related]
*Coffee Cart [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRUZnIKNL54 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRUZnIKNL54]
*Bike House/Cart: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uyn8J8-q8EM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uyn8J8-q8EM]
*Soup Cart Carafe that can be pulled by a bike: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRUZnIKNL54 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRUZnIKNL54]

*Fireproofing with Alum [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFnKZqHimaU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFnKZqHimaU]
*Hydroponic Tent [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yra0g5uOXhQ%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yra0g5uOXhQ%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related]
*City Food [http://www.growmycitygreen.com/ http://www.growmycitygreen.com/]
*Small scale prototype for Large Aramid Resin Embedded Mesh Umbrellas [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDqCG2bUFIQ%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=relmfu http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDqCG2bUFIQ%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=relmfu]
*Cheap Solar: [http://www.harborfreight.com/45-watt-solar-panel-kit-90599.html?utm_medium=cse%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cutm_source=googlebase%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Chft_adv=40010%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cmr:trackingCode=66720F9E-782A-E011-B31E-001B2163195C%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cmr:referralID=NA At Harbor Freight]
*Greenhouse: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ODRUvok0XE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ODRUvok0XE]

*Thermal Mass Green House [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Br6QCS5VGA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Br6QCS5VGA]
*PolyCarbonate Sheet [http://www.gemplers.com/product/171483-6X12/Triple-Wall-8mm-Clear?sku=171483-6X12%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Csrc=25SEFGL%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cci_src=14110944%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cci_sku=171483 Source]
*Embedded Aramind Rope With Epoxy to make trusses. [http://www.unicahome.com/p3133/droog-design/cappellini-knotted-chair-by-marcel-wanders.html Source]
*Stronger than steel rope: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDJ3QjvRZT0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDJ3QjvRZT0]
*Hexayurt[http://hexayurt.com/]
----

''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Winterization Winterization at wikispaces]''

Prices/links (sorry don't know where to put this):

rddusa.com GP tent 16x32' = $980

Armytents.com GP 16x32 = 795

(have more places to check prices up and will put hose up soon if they are better)

hqcompany.com Boots = 30

gr8gear.com Boots = 20

Amazon.com Poly pro bottom = 17+ pp top = 17+ Mil Sleep system= 108+

majorsurplus.com mummy bag= 40 bivy cover= 60 thermal t+b= 22 tent 17' 10 person= 500 18x32= 800

ebay Mil sleep system= 80+

campmore.com Eureka wild basin 0 degree bag= 60

Military iso mat (sleeping mat)= 10 (available at many places at that price)

I put similar items at various prices because we may not be able to get the full amount we need from one site. I'll look into the links John posted tomorrow.