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Armory Update
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Issue:
Presentation on Armory project to date.
Staff Contact:
Valerie Roberts, Armory Building Manager, Parks Arts & Recreation, (360)753-8468
Presenter(s):
Valerie Roberts, Armory Building Manager
Background and Analysis:
The City of Olympia is working to transform the historic Armory building into a new Creative Campus. The working vision of the Armory: Creative Campus is to support the arts as integral to Olympia's way of life; encourage community growth through creativity and innovation; use the arts to connect people, ideas, and place, while operating from an equity framework.
Armory staff is moving forward on starting Phase 1 Design and Construction of the building and is working with Department of Enterprise Services Energy Saving Program (DES) to accomplish this work. Through working with DES, the Armory staff has identified an Energy Saving Company, Ameresco, who will provide expertise in energy upgrades that will align with the City's climate goals, as well as ensure future energy savings and provide a cost guarantee. This Phase 1 will move forward with four foundational priorities:
Designing with Community:
The programming of the Armory Creative Campus will be achieved primarily through leases with community Arts Organizations. Staff and consultant 110% are creating a business plan and identifying arts and culture based non-profits to be Anchor Partners. This work will create a core partner group to activate the campus and bring the vision to life, as well as create a business plan that will guide future building operations. Key partners will be actively involved in the Phase 1 design process as well as integrated opportunities to seek public input on various design phases. Other key groups involved will be City of Olympia staff across departments, Eastside Neighborhood Association, and other representative groups.
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