I was surprised when I first started looking for professional spaces to work that time and noise restrictions were so common that I found it impossible to consider renting a space. I like to work late some nights if my work is going well and listen to music--sometimes loud music. Also I am a stone sculptor and must use grinders and saws regularly. The costs of course are too high as the people renting properties are not in the charity business; they are out to make money in a thriving real estate market. I don't know what can be done about that. I agree with a lot of the other comments made, however, I don't want anyone offering me a community space, shared toilets, reduced rent, annexed spaces in old warehouses and the like. All that sounds too much like control from the outside and a very long waiting list. A list some of you would like to shorten by some kind of authentication process removing the unworthies except of course for yourself. I'll make all my own opportunities and if we all continue oing our work and doing it in our way, not better or more 'real' than the other guy, but art, then an artist community will develop and thrive and take some unforeseen shape. I make a meager living from my sculpture and work out of my garage 7 days a week late nights and up early in the morning. Good luck to you all.