To keep pace with the growing needs of the community to serve the student body and the devotee base. There is a need for an additional Multi purpose facility with modern amenities for the community activities. Physical spaces are important in making and keeping the bonds with the community and maintaining Hindu Mandir to be the nerve center of the community.
Separate physical space dedicated to cultural/educational activities will establish HSMN as the twin cities go to places related to culture and education.
To fulfill this need the current administration has initiated the project called Dare to Dream which encompasses a new education, cultural heritage and event center. This will be a 1 to 2 structure building approximately of the same space as the temple or bigger details yet to be decided at the end of the feasibility phase. The building will house (15-20) Classrooms, Assembly Hall, Indoor/outdoor Dining Hall/amphitheater - Event Space, Art Gallery, Hangout Lounge/Space, Library, Walking Trail, Playground, Yoga/Meditation Hall, Garden and more. The vision is to start building this year and have the project completed in 3-5 years dependent on funds raised.
LET'S DARE TO DREAM. TOGETHER.
Dare to Dream is an ambitious vision to create an ecosystem, venue, and infrastructure for education, wellness, cultural events, and a heritage center.
The 3 Whys
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Our community has expanded and there is need for an additional Multi purpose facility with modern amenities for the community activities.
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Our physical spaces are important in making and keeping the bonds with the community and maintaining Hindu Mandir to be nerve center of the community.
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Our separate physical space dedicated to cultural/educational activities will establish HSMN as the twin cities go to places related to culture and education.
Personas/Audience
Six categories of audiences that we are calling ‘Personas, whose needs are at the core of what we're building toward.
Students
Event Guests
Teachers
Event Hosts
Visitors/Guests
Seniors
Proposed Scope
A HSMN campus milestone part of the Master Plan. A strategic vision/dream for the 2nd, 3rd and generations to come encompassing spaces for education, wellness, culture, and celebration of our heritage.
Education / Learning Center - 16,000 sq ft
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15-20 multi purpose classrooms for Dharma/ Language/Arts (Painting, Handiwork, Pottery..)/Dance, Music classes.
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Whiteboards, Projectors, Screens,Hybrid class setup – wi-fi, cameras, Relevant Equipment, Chairs, Proper lighting, Professional Sound System
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Assembly Hall (Capacity 300 kids/200 adults)
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Coatroom, shoe room
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Restrooms
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Snack room
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Admin Office
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Proposed Timeline
Proposed Location
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Based on the master plan the centers will be located on the empty land in front of the temple.
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Civil Engineering and survey will decide on the building site north of the Temple.
Existing Space Use
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Utilize/ Convert existing rooms around Nath Auditorium for Homalaya.
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Office Room for Management.
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Storage Rooms can be returned to storage space.
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Increase the size of the Board room.
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Reception Room.
Proposed Benefits
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Promote Hindu culture and dharma.
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Promote value of education and spiritual growth.
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Provide communal spaces for future generations.
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Educate and preserve our heritage.
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Celebrate the diversity of our vibrant community.
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Promote more visitors to the temple.
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Enhance the sense of community.
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Create new revenue channels for HSMN
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Meeting rooms rental.
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Event rooms rental.
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Private classes.
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Wedding events.
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Let's Dare To Dream.
The budget for this daring vision will require substantially high contributions from our community, we will also need to go for institutional and government funding.