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File #: 20-0684    Version: 1
Type: report Status: Filed
File created: 8/31/2020 In control: Arts Commission
Agenda date: 9/10/2020 Final action: 9/10/2020
Title: Briefing on the Armory Creative Campus Business Plan
Attachments: 1. Armory Creative Campus Business Plan

Title

Briefing on the Armory Creative Campus Business Plan

 

Recommended Action

Briefing only. No action requested.

 

Report

Issue:

Discussion on the possibility of adaptive reuse of the Olympia Armory building by the City of Olympia.

 

Staff Contact:

Stephanie Johnson, Arts Program Manager, Parks, Arts & Recreation, 360.709.2678

 

Presenter(s):

Angel Nava, Arts Program Specialist, Parks, Arts & Recreation

 

Background and Analysis:

On June 22, 2020, the ARCH team gave a briefing to Mayor Selby on the possible reuse of the Olympia Armory at 515 Eastside St SE as a Creative Campus. Following the briefing, the team shared the information to the General Government Committee at their August 26 meeting. The team hopes to have a Study Session with City Council before the end of the year.

 

Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):

The Eastside Neighborhood Association is interested in adaptive reuse of the Armory building. Local non-profit agencies have also expressed interest.

 

Options:

Information only.

 

Financial Impact:

N/A

 

Attachments:

Armory Creative Campus Business Plan