The design of a space must consider the staff and equipment necessary to setup and breakdown a potential activation. Whether this is setting up chairs in the morning and locking them up in the evening or building a stage and sound system for a small performance, staffing should match the level of activation in scale, size, and duration. Additionally, consider whether installation and breakdown will be performed by professional staff or volunteers.
When thinking about how to design a space for activations in progress, ensure designs accommodate the staff resources that are available. This may mean specifying light weight barricades that can be easily moved by a single person compared to a heavy barricade that requires a forklift or other machinery. For major events or large-scale spaces, the design should also consider security staffing and access control needs. Coordination with SAPO and NYPD may be necessary.
Lastly, consider how maintenance will be provided before, during, and after an activation; review Storage and Maintenance
Depending on the scale and type of activation, a management, staffing and operations plan will be helpful to ensure the proper monitoring, management, and maintenance. In coordination with community partners, DOT helps partners develop these plans to manage the street for multiple uses, including programming, outdoor learning and recreation, loading, deliveries, accessibility, emergency access, and more.