Redesign Center for the Arts

From the Strategic Planning Workshop the city continues to evaluate development options for the Redesign Center for the Arts, with staff directed to present comparative impact scenarios based on two potential investment levels: approximately $2 million and approximately $50 million. The larger investment scenario would emphasize a Public-Private Partnership (P3) model to maximize external funding, reduce municipal financial exposure, and increase long-term community and economic impact.

The Commission has expressed a strong interest in identifying additional funding sources for all major capital initiatives, including the Center for the Arts, the Charter School project, and the Sportsplex. Staff will continue exploring grants, sponsorships, philanthropic partnerships, and private investment opportunities to support these efforts.

Working with Landscape Architect on construction designs for the courtyard area. Meeting with PW and Building on-site on 4/27 to walk the site for additional renovations to set a plan moving forward.