ZACUCE UPDATEOctober 24, 2010

ZACUCE • Our mission: To build a Zarathushti cultural center that will

bring the community together in a common place, give us a sense of belonging, and help us leave a legacy for the future.

• Seriously evaluated 20+ properties

• Currently have $245K in cash and additional $165K in outstanding pledges

Recent Progress• Purchased land in Mt. Laurel in

March 2010 for $225,000

• Building committee: Noshir Karanjia, Erach Patel, Tehmtan Tehsildar &Kersey Vakharia

808 South Church St., Mt. Laurel

Architect Selection• Cyrus Rivetna Architects, Chicago, Ill.• Completed study of religious buildings

of all faiths.• Spent 6 months in India and Iran

studying architecture and layouts of all major Atash Behrams and Agiaries

• Currently designing Darbe Mehrs in Dallas and Washington DC.

• Cyrus has agreed to provide his consultation and designs at no cost to ZACUCE.

Conceptual Site Plan

Conceptual Floor Plan

Main components:

AtriumDedicated prayer hallClassroomsKitchenAssembly hallBathroomsStoragePatio/GardenBackyard open space

TimelineInitial meeting with architect Aug 2010Select engineering contractor Sept 2010• Finalize schematic design Jan 2011• Complete civil design and site plan Feb 2011• Present plan to ZAPANJ members March

2011• Submit plans for township approval April 2011• Township review and approval Sept 2011• Complete architectural and engineering design Dec 2011• Building permits received Jan 2012• Construction complete Nov 2012

Building Options

1. Build it all at once (7,600 sq. ft.)• Includes assembly hall, classrooms, dedicated prayer hall, atrium,

kitchen, etc.

2. Phased approach: Assembly hall in Phase 1• Dedicated prayer hall and classrooms added in Phase 2

3. Phased approach: Classrooms and dedicated prayer hall in Phase 1

• Assembly hall added in Phase 2

Estimated Option Costs1. Build All At Once

7,600 sq. ft. $1.2M

2. Assembly Hall First Phase 1: 6,000 sq. ft $1.02M Phase 2: 1,600 sq. ft $320K

$1.3M

3. Classrooms & Dedicated Prayer Hall First Phase 1: 4,600 sq. ft. $828K

Phase 2: 3,000 sq. ft $600K$1.4M

Next Steps• Fundraising begins!

• We need to raise at least $800,000• Dedicated fundraising committee • More to come

• ZACUCE to finalize floor plan and determine build approach

• Get involved• Lead large or small projects• Outside community contacts• Feedback and comments are welcome

Come Share Your Thoughts

• Percis Bansal• Khursheed Bapasola• Diana Dadachanji*• Katayun Kapadia• Noshir Karanjia*• Veera Karanjia• Adi Kasad*

*ZACUCE trustee

• Jehan Kasad*• Ava Lala*• Meher Mistry• Erach Patel• Freny Ranji*• Anoo Sukhia*• Tehmtan Tehsildar• Kersey Vakharia