Developing a brand-new community centre from scratch requires careful planning and financial responsibility. To ensure that we utilize community donations as effectively as possible, the ICCD Board has adopted a Two-Phase Roadmap.
Phase 1: Renting (The Foundation)
Rather than immediately trying to raise massive capital to purchase a property, Phase 1 focuses on Renting.
This gives us:
- Agility: We can secure a venue and begin providing services immediately without years of waiting.
- Needs Assessment: It allows us to observe the community's precise logistical requirements, class sizes, and parking patterns in real time.
- Lower Initial Risk: We avoid long-term debt or huge capital constraints early on.
Phase 2: Buying (The Legacy)
Once the centre is active and stable, we will transition to Phase 2: Buying. We will launch capital campaigns to purchase a permanent property, building long-term equity and securing a legacy for future generations in Dublin.