Meetinghouse Planning Tools

The following tools are designed to aid in the process of meetinghouse planning.

Meetinghouse Capacity Calculator (offline version)

Used to determine the balanced capacity of existing meetinghouses and how to meet identified needs.
This calculator has updated demographic data that will generate capacity based on the selected area or region.
It is suggested that this tool be used for all new-space projects.

Screenshot of the Capacity Calculator tool

Notes: This document only works in Adobe Acrobat and will report an error if opened in your browser.
On the "Meetinghouse Info" tab, you must always select "With Units" and enter unit data.


Physical Facilities Maps (PF Maps)

Used to identify location of church facilities, boundaries, member density, growth, etcetera.
For use by Church-employees only. Authorized LDS Account login required

Screenshot of Physical Facilities Maps

 


Balanced Chapel/Teaching Area Data

Seating Capacity with Corresponding Space Requirements
These charts contain demographics for conventional units, basic unit programs (A1, A2, B, C), and Young Single Adult units.

Screenshot of Core Data for Balanced Chapel

 


Meetinghouse Utilization Form

Used to perform a building utilization study and verify utilization of existing meetinghouse space.

Screenshot of the Meetinghouse Utilization Form

 

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