HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 08/28/2007 - CULTURAL FACILITIES PLAN DATE: August 28, 2007 WORK SESSION ITEM
STAFF: Marty Heffernan FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL
Jill Stilwell
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
Cultural Facilities Plan.
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
This discussion item will update Council on the Cultural Facilities Plan, including the Needs
Assessment and Facility Recommendations as prepared by the consulting team of Pfeiffer Partners
and Webb Management Services. The consultants,Jean Gath and Duncan Webb,will elaborate on
the pre-taped staff presentation and be available to answer Council questions during the work
session.
Staff is seeking Council feedback on the Needs Assessment findings and the Facility
Recommendations. Staff will take Council feedback and further process the recommendations with
impacted community groups. Staff will bring the entire Cultural Plan (including the Cultural
Facilities Plan) back to Council with recommended priorities, timeline, budgets and possible
revenue sources for further consideration at the February 12, 2008 work session and for adoption
shortly thereafter.
BACKGROUND
In 2005, Cultural Services staff began the process of developing a Cultural Plan. The impetus of the
plan came about due to a large number of cultural projects being proposed by various organizations
and an interest in the economic impact of arts and culture on the local economy, as described in the
2003 Arts and Economic Prosperity Study. The goal of the Cultural Plan is to ensure that the arts,
culture and science thrive in this community adding to the excellent quality of life, become an
integral part of our unique community identity, and help drive the local economy and tourism.
The Cultural Planning process has included a cultural assessment of demographic data; a cultural
inventory; analysis of relevant research and municipal plans that reference culture; a statistically
valid community cultural survey; survey to educators; a Community Cultural Planning Forum in
which over 100 community members participated; and a Forum for arts and cultural organizations.
When the UniverCity Connections (UCC) initiative began, it was decided to delay the completion
of the Cultural Plan in order to incorporate this significant community-wide endeavor. The Cultural
Plan goals were confirmed by the UCC process and the Cultural Plan will reflect the UCC Arts and
Culture Task Group Action Plan. The final phase of the Cultural Plan is to provide opportunities
for those involved throughout the process to review the draft document and provide feedback.
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The six goals of the Cultural Plan are:
1. Employ the arts, culture, and participatory science sector to strengthen the
Fort Collins' economy, increase tourism, and improve quality of life.
2. Develop and fund a cultural commission to promote and support the business
of the arts.
3. Build Fort Collins' identity as a cultural destination by increasing the
visibility of the arts, culture, and science activities in Fort Collins.
4. Develop sustainable funding,public and private,to support arts, culture,and
science programs.
5. Ensure availability of arts education programming to ouryouth through future
community arts centers, collaborations between schools and arts groups,
training and resources for teachers, and funding.
6. Develop the right mix of cultural facilities to meet the needs of the
community and to make Fort Collins a destination attraction.
The sixth Goal of the Cultural Plan,"To develop the right mix of cultural facilities to meet the needs
of the community and to make Fort Collins a destination attraction,"became a priority almost as
soon as the Cultural Plan process began. Since 2001, several new cultural facilities have come on-
line, including the Ranch, CSU's University Center for the Arts,the new Bas Bleu Theater, and the
Poudre River Arts Center. Now there are planning efforts underway for a new music venue by the
Bohemian Foundation and a home for Beet Street. Regional competition has highlighted the need
for Fort Collins to focus and grow its unique arts and cultural assets. All of these projects have
changed the cultural landscape of Fort Collins. During the BOB tax renewal process in 2005,
Council expressed interest in pursuing a larger performing arts center,similar to the project proposed
but not funded in 2001. Because of this interest and the changing cultural landscape, it was
determined to pursue a Cultural Facilities Plan. Funds were set aside from the Lincoln Center
renovation project in the BOB tax renewal to fund the Facilities Plan. The intent of the Facilities
Plan is to take into consideration the current state of our community and region and recommend a
range of facilities for Fort Collins that would strengthen the cultural life of the city and support
broader community goals.
In November 2006, after a competitive bid process, Cultural Services began working with a
consulting team,Webb Management Services and Pfeiffer Partners,to develop the Cultural Facilities
Plan. The process included over 60 interviews with local cultural organizations, and civic and
community leaders; in depth discussions with city staff and officials; tours of existing facilities;
analysis of market area characteristics and trends; and the consideration of comparable markets and
the role of facilities and programs in their communities.
The Cultural Facilities Plan includes the Needs Assessment and Recommended Facilities, space
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programs, and the beginnings of business plans for four sample facilities. The work session
presentation will focus on the Needs assessment and Recommended Facilities. Staff will bring the
entire Cultural Plan (including the Cultural Facilities Plan) back to Council with recommended
priorities, timeline,budgets and possible revenue sources for further consideration at the February
12, 2008 work session and for adoption shortly thereafter.
ATTACHMENTS
1. PowerPoint presentation.
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Forts Collins
Cultural Facilities Plan
Cultural Facilities Plan
City Council Work Session
August 28 , 2007
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Forts Collins Cultural Plan
Cultural Facilities Plan
Why a Cultural Plan :
■ Large number of proposed cultural projects
■ Economic Impact of Arts and Culture
■ Unique Identify within region
Cultural Plan Goal is to ensure that arts , culture
and science thrive in our community adding to
our excellent quality of life , become an integral
part of our unique community identity , and
help drive the local economy and tourism .
August 28, 2007
Forts Collins Cultural Plan Process
Cultural Facilities Plan
Cultural Assessment
Cultural Inventory
Analysis of relevant research
Review of municipal plans that reference culture
Statistically valid community cultural survey
Survey to Educators
Community Cultural Planning Forum
Forum for arts ad cultural organizations
UniverCity Connections
Final Phase : opportunities for review of draft document
August 28, 2007
Forts Collins Cultural Plan Goals
Cultural Facilities Plan
1 . Employ the arts , culture , and participatory science sector to
strengthen the Fort Collins' economy, increase tourism ,
and improve quality of life .
2 . Develop and fund a cultural commission to promote and
support the business of the arts .
3 . Build Fort Collins' identity as a cultural destination by increasing
visibility of arts , culture , and science activities in Fort Collins .
4 . Develop sustainable funding , public and private , to support arts ,
culture , and science programs .
5 . Ensure availability of arts education programming to our youth
through future community arts centers , collaborations between
schools and arts groups , training and resources for teachers ,
and funding .
6 . Develop the right mix of cultural facilities to meet the needs of
the community and to make Fort Collins a destination attraction .
August 28, 2007
Forts Collins
Cultural Facilities Plan
The sixth goal of the Cultural Plan :
" Develop the right mix of cultural facilities
to meet the needs of the community and
to make Fort Collins a destination attraction . "
Facilities were a priority almost as soon as the
Cultural Plan process began
Through Building on Basics process , decided to
pursue a Cultural Facilities Plan
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Forts Collins Cultural Facilities Plan
Cultural Facilities Plan
Purpose of the Cultural Facilities Plan :
to take into consideration the current state
of our community and region and recommend
a range of facilities for Fort Collins that
would strengthen the cultural life of the city
and support broader community goals .
August 28, 2007
Forts Collins Council Direction
Cultural Facilities Plan
■ Identify any concerns
■ Provide feedback/general direction
■ Staff will bring the entire Cultural Plan
( including the Cultural Facilities Plan )
back to Council for further consideration
at the February 12 , 2008 Work Session
and for adoption shortly there after
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Forts Collins Consultants
Cultural Facilities Plan
Jean Gath , Pfeiffer Partners
Duncan Webb , Webb Management Services
Bruce Hendee , BHA Design
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Forts Collins Our Challenge
Cultural Facilities Plan
• Evaluate , propose and plan for expanded , renovated and/or
new cultural facilities in Ft. Collins
• Consider connections and relationships between facilities
and the development of the community
• Define options to meet facility recommendations
• Support advancement of arts and culture as a strategy to
advance Fort Collins in terms of cultural development,
economic development and community development
August 28, 2007
Forts Collins Study Context
Cultural Facilities Plan
• Growing population , particularly on South Side
• New emphasis on City/CSU relationship
• Exciting cultural ideas and developments
• Active and interesting arts community
• Over-extended existing facilities
• Community support for improved cultural climate
August 28, 2007
Forts Collins Needs Assessment
Cultural Facilities Plan
Determine the long term demand and
potential for cultural facilities in terms of:
• Audiences : Is there capacity and propensity?
• Other facilities : Existing and planned— are there gaps?
• Uses and Users : Who would use and for what?
• Benefits and Impacts : What role in future of community?
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Forts Collins Needs Assessment
Cultural Facilities Plan
Methodology
• Met with local cultural organizations , and civic and
community leaders
• Spoke with City staff and officials
• Toured existing facilities
• Analyzed characteristics and trends of the market area
• Considered comparable markets , and the role of facilities
and programs in their communities
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Forts Collins Cultural Tourists
Cultural Facilities Plan
• There is very little information available on tourism ,
let alone cultural tourism , in Fort Collins .
• A study is now underway to count and describe
visitors .
• There are probably 1 million visitors a year to Ft .
Collins , with 400 , 000 staying overnight .
• The CVB does not believe that there is significant
growth potential until capacity is increased ,
particularly in the summer.
• Challenge is changing length of stay , profile of
visitors , and time-of-year visits .
August 28, 2007
Forts Collins Market Conclusions
Cultural Facilities Plan
High propensity to support arts and cultural
offerings — education , income and job
prospects
Growing propensity to support community arts ,
and support participatory and culturally
specific programs
• Family population is growing somewhat
• Population is aging
• Hispanic population is growing
August 28, 2007
Forts Collins Programs and Facilities
Cultural Facilities Plan
Performing Arts
• Lincoln Center is important and well known anchor,
but quality of facility & levels of use are compromising
growth of programs city-wide .
• Ft Collins supports high caliber, active arts organizations :
• Primarily use Lincoln Center as a base venue .
• Few use UCA though availability is limited .
• 3 children 's theatre orgs & large number of smaller dance ,
choral & instrumental groups .
• Bas Bleu Theatre Company is one of first to develop
own facility; fundraising has been a challenge .
• Most arts organizations operate with 90%+ earned income .
August 28, 2007
Forts Collins
Cultural Facilities Plan Programs and Facilities
Community Arts
• Through its recreation programs , the City hosts limited
community arts opportunities at Club Tico
and the Pottery Studio
Visual Arts
• MOCA: Wealth of programs , creative use of
revenue streams provided growth , preparing
for expansion
• Poudre River Arts Center: New, successful studio/gallery
facility with waiting list, providing much-needed space
to visual artists
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Cultural Facilities Plan Programs . • Facilities
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Forts . OtherCultural Facilities Plan Projects
Beet Street
Large venue, significant programming based on Chautauqua concept,
planned to provide
Bohemian •
Large music venue
Coming expansion will grow programs and evict artists in studio space
and other graphics and photography orgs in admin space
CSU University Center FCMCCA
Science/History0 Additional phase to create dance studios/perf space and organ recital hall
Merged organization to construct new state-of-the-art facility
Rocky Mountain
Interestinglearningandresearch facility centered
environment and bird population
Fine Art Photography
Planned to be one of only 3 such educational and exhibition centers
in the Nation
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Forts Collins Other Projects
Cultural Facilities Plan
• Many of these facilities will not come on -
line for many years
• While they will certainly add to Fort Collins '
cultural landscape , they don ' t satisfy a
number of different needs .
• At the same , our ability to influence those
projects can make a huge difference in
what else is needed .
• Large number of capital campaigns in the
works when fundraising already difficult
August 28, 2007
s Collins
CultualFacilities Plan Existing Cultural Facilities
Local Indoor Performance Museums, Natural and Historic Attractions
Nonesuch Theatre, 49-seats Avery House Historic District
Bas Bleu Theatre, 99-seats Discovery Science Center
CSU UCA-Experimental Black Box Theater, 99-seats FCMOCA
Carousel Dinner Theater, 199-seats The Farm at Lee Martinez Park
Lincoln Center Mini Theatre, 220-seats Fort Collins Municipal Railway
CSU UCA-Thrust Theater, 300-seats Fort Collins Museum
City of Ft Collin Club Tim, 300-seats Fort Collins Watervrorks
CSU UCA-Edna Rizley Griffin Concert Hall, 550-seats Historic Old Town Square
Fossil Ridge High School Performing Arts Center, 600-seats Romero House (under renovation)
GSU Lory Student Center Theatre, 650-seats Gardens on Spring Creek
Poudre High School, 700-seats Rocky Mountain Raptors
Rocky Mountain High School Performance Hall, 725-seats Swetsville Zoo
Fort Collins High School Performance Hall, 750-seats
Lincoln Center Performance Hall, 1,180-seats Galleries and Studios
CSU Moby Arena, 6,000-seats Bas Bleu Gallery Benson Gallery
Local Outdoor Performance Canyon Spirit Centennial Galleries
Lincoln Center Terrace and Sculpture Garden, 125-seats Collective Fine Art Gallery CSU Curfman Gallery
Mishawaka Amphitheater, 750-seats CSU Hatton Gallery Frames by Meko
CSU Hughes Stadium, 30,000-seats Gallery 233 Indigo Gallery
Old Town Square Stage The Gallery at Lloyd's Art Center Moose-frack
Civic Center Park, Larimer County Justice Center Amphitheater Innovations Gallery lincoln Center Galleries
Regional Performance (w/i 30 mile radius) Old Town Art and Framery Only Contemporary Art
Rialto Theater, 450-seats Poudre River Arts Center Trimble Court Artisans
Walnut Street Gallery Colorado Coalition of Mists
Fox Theatre, 625-seats City of Fort Collins Pottery Studio
Chautauqua Auditorium, 1200-seats Illustrated Light Gallery of Fine M Photography
Cheyenne Civic Center, 1496-seats
Union Colony Civic Center, 1665-seats
Budweiser Event Center, 7200-seats
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Forts Collins
Cultural Facilities Plan Performance Facilities
Lincoln Center Use Levels
Performance Hall Mini Theater
Total Days Perfs Tech/ Reh Empty Total Days Perfs Tech/ Reh Empty
2003-2004 276 169 59 90 276 145 53 98
2004-2005 274 187 59 78 274 144 53 99
2005-2006 277 174 69 93 277 149 113 16
Local Performance Space �pacily liability Regional Performance Space
Nonesuch Theatre 49 C� intemal use only Fdalto Theater 450
Bas Bleu Theatre 99 Excellent IOW Budweiser Covent Canter 7200
CSU UG4-E�erimental Black Box Theater 99 Excellent low Lhion Colony O�c Center 1665
Carousel Dinner Theater 199 Clod intemal use only Boulder Theater 1000
Lincoln Center Mini Theatre 220 Fair low Qtautauqua Puditodum 1200
CSU UClyThmst Theater 300 Excellent low Oieyenne Ovic Center 1496
❑ty ofRCdlins QubTce 300 Fbor average Coors Pmphitheater 16823
CSU lX'AF>ina fdzley triffin Concert Hall 550 Excellent low Fox Theatre 700
Fossil fridge High Schad Portorming Prts Center 600 Excellent low
CSU LaY Student Center Theatre 850 Fair low
Poudre High Scholl 700 Good low
fmcky Mountain High School Pertormance Hall 725 C-ood low
Fort Cdlins High School Portormance Hall 750 (mod low
Lincoln Canter Performance Hall 1180 Fair average
CSU Moby Prena 6000 Excellent low/ intemal use
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Forts Collins Facilities Conclusions
Cultural Facilities Plan
Gaps in facility inventoryand lack of . •
indicates need for:
• • - flexible performance hall of 11 to : 11
seats
• Higher quality , large performance space with the
ability to properly host full-scale Broadway , opera ,
classical music • popular
Improved community arts space and dance/ social
eventspace
Accessible , affordable rehearsal space
Studio and exhibition space for local independent
artists
August 28, 11
Forts Collins Uses . • Users
Cultural Facilities Plan
Performing Arts Groups Level Capaaty Type Notes
Open Stage Theatre Company 30 pert 50-99 seats theatre, rehearsal flexible
Lincoln Center n/a 99 seats theatre, film, rehearsal flexible
Debut Theatre n/a pert 99 seats education, theatre, rehearsal flexible
Rhythm Company (Jumpi n Jve Cats) 50 classes 100 cap dance, social flexible
Rhythm Company (Jumpin Jve Cats) 10 events 100 cap dance, social flexible
Friends of Traditional Dance 30 events 120 cap dance, social gathering space, flexible
Dance Express 2 pert 200 seats dance
Front Range Community College 18 pert 200 seats music recitals, theatre recital hall and theatre performance
Foothills Om Theatre 8 pert 220 seats comedictheatre cabaret
Lincoln Center 12 events 250 seats film, music, theatre flysystem, dressing rooms
Open Sage Theatre Company 90 pert 300 seats theatre flysystem
Ethos Chamber Ensemble 3 pert 300 seats classical music
Dance Connection 3 pert 300 seats dance
Dovmtovm Business Association 2 pert 400 seats various flexible
Rhythm Company (Jumpin Jive Cats) 2 pert 400 seats dance flexible
Dance Express 2 pert 400 seats dance
Debut Theatre We pert 500 seats theatre large dressing rooms, teaching and blackbox space
Canyon Concert Ballet 12 pert 500 seats dance
Lai 20 pert 500 seats theatre large dressing rooms
Centennial Blend Chorus 3 pert 600 seats vocal music
Lincoln Center 25 pert 600 seats various
Larimer Chorale 3 pert 700 seats vocal music
Opera Fort Collins 6 pert 1000 seats fullscale opera full flysystem, state at the art tech, suff. vAngs backstage
Youth Orchestra of the Rockies 7 pert 1000 seats classical music use level in ten years
Fort Collins Symphony 11 pert 1600 seats classical music formal, goad acoustics
Lincoln Center 60 pert 1600 seats various full flysystem, state at the art tech, suff. vAngs backstage
CSIJ Opera 3 pert 1700 seats fullscale opera full flysystem, state of the art tech, suff. vdngs backstage
Centennial Childrens Chorus 3 pert 1800 seats vocal music formal, good acoustics
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Forts Collins Uses and Users
Cultural Facilities Plan
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CompanyRhythm ' ' ' " ' 'Lincoln Center organizations earning
Fort Collins Symphony ; large portion of
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Opera Fort80,000 of budget with
ChoraleLarimer : 000
RockiesYouth Orchestra of the , , , contributed income
Fort Collins Childrens Theater $ 537500 Planned facility
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Dance Express , , , expansions and
Dance Connection > 25,000 fundraising
Foothills ' " ' " ' ' campaigns may
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EnsembleEthos Chamber „ , , further affect this ratio
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Forts Collins User Conclusions
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Cultural Facilities Plan
• Growth in size and depth of organizations
and programming is stifled by lack of
facilities
• Fundraising climate and high levels of
earned income cause concern
• New facilities must be affordable to non -
profit arts orgs
August 28, 2007
Forts Collins Benefits & Impacts
Cultural Facilities Plan
• City Council 's Goal : Further enrich quality of life by
improving cultural , recreational and educational
opportunities .
• New cultural activity can act as economic
stimulator
• Direct : Arts attendees spend $ 12 . 96 above admission
• Indirect: Enhances retail/commercial activity , attracts
young professionals
• Community pride , social enrichment, improved quality of
life for all
• Further growth in programs and facilities will provide
additional benefit and fill community need and desire for
additional arts opportunities
August 28, 2007
Forts Collins Conclusions
Cultural Facilities Plan
■ Propensity and capacity in the market for more
activity
■ Local facilities lacking ; stifling program growth and
creativity
■ Extensive community arts organization demand
■ Need for higher quality touring activity in order to
compete with regional offerings—and a facility that
can house it
■ Arts & Culture are already providing benefit , but
can do more
■ Call for range of facilities serving different
constituents , including residents , youth and
potential visitors
■ Infrastructure to support health and growth of
cultural organizations is key
August 28, 2007
Forts Collins
Cultural Facilities Plan
Overall Recommendations
August 28, 2007
Forts Collins Cultural Facilities PlanCity Supported Arts Council
What : A City-sponsored arts service and advocacy
organization to support marketing , fundraising and
administrative functions of local arts organizations .
Why : Ft . Collins ' large inventory of small arts
organizations need support in order to thrive and
succeed in updated or new facilities . Centralized
communication between all arts orgs and to the
public will provide added benefit . They need skills
and support .
Options : Re-configure Arts Alive or start anew
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Forts Collins Fundraising Plan
Cultural Facilities Plan
What: Acommunity-wide effort
to identify and train theFor-profit 100%
Lincoln Center $ 2,200,000 n/ a
next generation of privateFort Collins Symphony
sector leaders who will " "
support both capital andCentennial Childrens Chorus
Debut Theatre : :
operating needs of thepera , Collins80,000
local arts communityLari mer Chorale $ 78,000
Youth Orchestra of the Rockies $ 67,000 54%
Fort Collins Childrens
Friends of
Why : Too few people are p "
being expected to supportDance Connection " '
the local arts community, Centennial Blend Chorus
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importance of private-
sectorarts philanthropy .
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Forts Collins Club Tico Renovation
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Cultural Facilities Plan
What : Renovate existing Club Tico to
become flexible social dance and event
space suitable for dance rehearsal ,
performance ( retractable seating ) and
other special event and gatherings .
Why : Facility is in poor condition but
provides affordable space for dance
events , classes and more . Updates will
increase and diversify use for recreation
and arts programs and community rentals
year round .
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Forts Collins South Side CAC ' s
Cultural Facilities Plan
What : Develop two distinct community arts centers
on South side City land in partnership with
future recreation facilities ( Fossil Creek Park
and Southwest Community Park)
Why : Arts opportunities are concentrated on North
side , yet population is more dense and growing
on South Side . Fulfills need for participatory
and educational arts programs . Builds quality of
life ; opportunities attract residents and
business .
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Preliminary Space Program : Community Arts Centers
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Public Space Notes
24 , 000 gsf
Exhibition Cases
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Studio seating area 1,500 150 seats @ 10 sfIssat
Performance area • 11 . 1 . ;
Technicalfacting balcony 800 Optional
Dimmer room 80 ,.
Lighting and sound control booth 120 11
Sound rack mom 81) Storage 300
Follompot booth 80 Subtotal I'm
Subtotal 3,560 ClassroornsfPractice Rooms
Performer Support Large Classroom (2 @ 1200 sl) 2,400 Approx. 30 pariticpants each
Green Room 400
Subtotal Soo Building Support
Muld-Purpose Room Notes Warming Kitchan Dressing Rooms 400 2 @ 200 nsf each Subtotal 2,640
MEN Storage :00
Multi-Purpose Room ,,
Storage 500 Tables, chairs
Subtotal 3,500 TOTAL NET SQUARE FEET 16,000
Estimated Net to Gross Ratio 1.5
TOTAL GROSS SQUARE FEET 24,000
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Forts Collins Studio/ Exhibition Space
Cultural Facilities Plan
What : Rented studio , exhibition and gathering space
for large population of visual and literary artists
Why : A close- knit community of writers and artists
provides opportunity for collaboration and growth .
Need identified by demand for Poudre River
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facility and FCMOCA' s plans to remove studio
space . Anecdotal evidence that large numbers of
visual and literary artists working at home .
Options : New construction near existing galleries or
museum , adaptive re-use of downtown warehouse
or other building .
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PRELIMINARY SPACE PROGRAM: EXHIBITION SPACE
Exhibition Space Notes
Large exhibition gallery 1 ,800 20' clear for large objects, sculpture
Small exhibition gallery 600 12-15' clear desirable
Media/projection exhibition gallery 450 10' - 12' desirable, no natural light
Studio - "wet arts" 12750
Studio - "dry arts" 1 ,500
Studio for ceramic arts 800
Studio for jewelry and metal work 600
Office/administrative space 500
Storage 500
Subtotal Net Square Footage 8,500
Estimated Net to Gross Ratio 1 .5
Estimated Gross Square Footage 12,750
Notes:
(1 ) Natural light is desirable for the large gallery if it can be darkened, but daylight not required
(2) Security will be required for any of the exhibition spaces
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August 28, 2007
Forts Collins Cultural Facilities Plan Science/ History Satellite
What : Satellite Facility for new merged Museum
located at the Lindenmeier Site at Soapstone
Natural Area .
Why : Provide internationally distinct cultural facility
with potential to attract significant cultural tourism .
A good opportunity for collaboration with CSU and
Natural Resources Dept .
Options : New construction adjacent to site developed
independently or in collaboration with CSU .
August 28, 2007
Forts Collins Admin/ Production Space
Cultural Facilities Plan
What : Inexpensive and cheerful spaces for
administration and production
Why : Pull these spaces out of performance
facilities , bring the community together
and capitalize on the concentration of
working artists
Options : " Butler" building or adaptive re - use
of downtown industrial/commercial space
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PRELIMINARY SPACE PROGRAM: PRODUCTION SPACE
Production Space Notes
Shared scene/construction space 2,500 20' clear for large sets/flats
Costume shop 2,000 12-15' clear desirable
Prop shop 2,000 10' - 12' desirable, no natural light
Black box theater 2,500 Doubles as a rehearsal room
Large meeting rooms 1 ,200 2 @ 600 sf to seat 25-30
Small meeting rooms 1 ,200 4 @ 300 sf to seat 10-15
Shared office space 750 10 work stations @ 75 sf/station
Work area 200 Fax, copier, coffe, etc.
Shared storage 1 ,000 w/lockable "cages", 20' clear for stacking and large flats
TOTAL NET SQUARE FEET 73,350
Estimated Net to Gross Ratio 1 .5
TOTAL GROSS SQUARE FEET 20,025
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August 28, 2007
Forts Collins Black Box Theater
Cultural Facilities Plan
What : 99 to 150 seat flexible space for theater,
dance and maybe music . Keys are flexibility and
cost of access
Why : Mini -theater too big , too busy and not very
good
Options :
• Renovate Mini Theater and/or
• Add new black box as part of production center or
adjacent to Mini Theater in Lincoln Center
August 28, 2007
Forts Collins Black Box Theater
Cultural Facilities Plan
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SpacePreliminary • •
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Sludio seating area 1,500 150 seals � 10 sf/seat
Performance area 900 30' x 30'
Technical/acting balcony 300 Optional
Dimmer room 80
Lighting and sound control booth 120
Sound rack room 80
Followspot booth 80
Subtotal 3,060
Public Space
Public lobby 1,500 Sized �10 sf/person
Concessions 80
Concessions storage 20
House Manager/frst aid 120
Box office - sales 80
Front of house storage 80
Audience chamber sound & light locks 0
Subtotal 1,880
Support Space
Piano storage 120
Mix. backstage storage 200
4person dressing room 1fi0
4person dressing room 1fi0
Subtotal 840
Subtotal Net Square Footage 5,580
Estimated Net tc Gross Ratio 1.fi5
Estimated Gross Square Fooage 9,207
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00 i00 seat space . supports
a range of local groups , teaching and
more presenting programs
• . • between Mini and Performance
Hall , a • for mid -sized , flexible space
Optionsm Scale down LC Performance
or build new
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Preliminary Space Program : •
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Audience chamber 8,000 600 seats (e� 10 sf/seat I 000
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Sfage 4,050 45 depth x 90 width Includes wing space)
Dimmer room 150
Fallow spots 220
Amplifer rack room 130
LighOng and sound control booth 120
House sound mix ce0ion 100
Subtotal 12,770
Public Space
Public lobby 9,600 Sized ®12 sf/seat, can be shared wlanother use
Concessions 100
Concessions stooge 50
House Managed Orst aid 120
Box offce - sales 120
Front of house storage 100
Audience chamber sound & light locks 0 included in gross
Subtotal 10,090
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Forts Collins - Theater
SpaceCultural Facilities Plan
Preliminary • • • - •
Support Space
Piano storage 120 471000
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Stage manager's ofice 160
Mis<. backstage storage 200
Laundry 80
Costume storage 1,000
ScenerylProp storage 1,200
2-person dressing roam 100
2�pereon dressing roam 100
4-person dressing roam 180
4�person dressing roam 180
12-person dressing room 400
12-person dressing room 400
Backstage restroom (men) 80 2 units (aj 40 sfleach
Backstage restroom (women) 80 2 units @ 40 sfleach
Greenroom 300
Make-up room 300
Subtotal 4,880
Building Services
Food serviceAvarming kdchen 400
Housekeeping office 160
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Housekeeping/custodial starege 160
Backstage severity ofice 100
Truckllceding dock 0 in gross (3 bays)
Subtotal 800
Subtotal Net Square Footage 28,540 Gces not include scene shop, costume shop
Estimated Net to Grass Ratio 1.65 paint shop or significant storage arcs
Estimated Gross Square Footage 47,091
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Cultural Facilities Plan Larger Theater
Whato 1 , 500 1 , 800 - theater
Whym LC too small and not good enough for
large scale Broadway . • quality
• opera
Optionsm Upsize Lincoln Center or Build
new facility
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Cultural Facilities Plan
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Cultural Facilities Plan
Preliminary Space Program : 1500- 1800 Seat Theater
Audience chamber 18,000 " ' 96 , 000 gsf
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Orchestra shell storage 360
Trap room 1,500 minimum 15height
Seat wagon storage :00
Dimmer mom 150
Amplifier rack room ,
Lighting and sound control booth 120
House sound mix position Follow spots 220
Public Space
Public lobby Subtotal 28,005
Concessions t
Concessions storage 150
House Manager f first aid 120
Box office - sales 120
Box office - manager 150
Front of house storage 11
Audience chamber sound & light locks 0 included in gross
Subtotal 22,590
Rehearsafflarm-Up Room
Rehearsal Room 11
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Forts Collins Larger Theater
Cultural Facilities Plan
Preliminary Space Program (Continued )
Support Space
PianoPiano 5 120 961000 •
Stage manager s office 160
Misc. backstage storage 200
Laundry 80
Costume storege 1,000
Scenerylprop starzge 1,200
2-person dressing room 100
2-person dressing room 100
4person dressing room 180
a•person dressing room 180
12-person dressing room 400
12-person dressing room 400
Backstage restroom (men) 80 2 units (c� 40 sfleach
Backstage restroom (women) 80 2 oohs (a� 40 sfleach
Greenroom 300
Make-up room 300
Subtotal 4,880
Building Services
Food servicelwarming kitchen 400
Housekeeping office 150
Housekeepinglcustodial storage 150
Backstage security office 100
Trucklloading dock 0 in gross (3 bays)
Subtotal 800
Subtotal Net Square Footage 58,275 Does not include scene shop, costume shop
Estimated Netto Gross Ratio 1.66 paint shop or significant storage ores
Estmated Gross Square Footage 96,154
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August 28, 2007
Forts Collins Even Larger Theater
Cultural Facilities Plan
What : + 2 , 500-seat theater for large scale
touring/popular entertainment
Why : The economics of large -scale touring
programs demands more seats to sell
Options : Support the Bohemian Foundation
Project
August 28, 2007
Forts Collins Even Larger Theater
Cultural Facilities Plan
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Cultural Facilities Plan Even Theater
Preliminary Space Program : 2500 plus Seat Theater
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3000 Seat Multi-Purpose Theater NSF Factor GSF Notes
Audience chamber 25,000 2500 seats@10 sf/seat
Stage 5,500 55 depth x 100 width Includes wing space)
Dimmer Is 150
Amper r. room 130
LgMing and sound control booth 120
House sound mix osition 100
Subtotal 31,000 2.0 62,000
Public Space
Public lobby 25,000 -* off sf/sea4 cen be shared w/another use
Concessions 150
Concessions storage 200
Warming kitchen 300
House Manager l first aid 120
Box ofice - sales 160
Front of house storage 100
Women's Restrooms 2,100 Q ratio of 1/30 seats x 60%
Men's Restmoms 900 Q ratio of 1/70 seats x 60%
Audience chambersound & light locks Included in net to gross ratio
Subtotal 29,030 2.0 58,060
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SpacePreliminary • • 11 plus Seat Theater
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Stage managefs office 160
Misc. backstage storage 200
12-person dressing roan 420 50 sf/station
12-person dressing roan 420 50 sf/station
"Star" dressing room 250
8-person dressing mom 400 50 si/station
8-person dressing mom 400 50 si/station
4-person dressing mom 200MENEM50 III
4-person dressing room 200 60 sflstation
Crew roomlcakring 1,260 wlwarming kitchen
Greenroom 500
Subtotal 4,400 1.5 6,600
Building Support
Building managefs office 150
Loading dock - in gsf
Custodial closets BO 2 � 40 sf
Buildin slora a 1000
Subtotal 1,230 1.5 1,845
TOTAL ESTIMATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 65,660 128,505
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August 28, 2007
Forts Collins Outdoor Event Venue
Cultural Facilities Plan
What : A flexible , open plaza capable of
hosting performance as well as
community gathering and events
Why : A need for outdoor space to support a
variety of entertainment and civic
functions
Options : Partner with Beet Street or
develop new
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Cultural Facilities Plan
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Forts Collins Outdoor Event Venue
Cultural Facilities Plan
Preliminary Space Program :strooms (men) Outdoor Event Venue
Space Notes
7 , 000 gsf Bldg .
400 10 units@ . 1 sf
Public restroorns (women) 1 tOt 20 units @ 50 sfSubtotal 2,000
2 — 5 ac. site
Seating and Performance Platform
Ticketing and public open space plaza 000 Plan and special paving
Concrete and grass tiered seating 75POOO 5,000 @ 15 sf/seat
Stage with forestage lift 11 80 x . ,
Subtotal 811,200
Outdoor Event Support Spaces
Lighting control room 200
Sound control room 150
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Stage managers office t
Stage storage . t
Subtotal 1,320
Performer Support Spaces
Star dressing room (w/shomr &toilet) , 1
2-4 person dressing , t , 4 250 sf
FOOTAGESubtotal 1,240
TOTAL NET SQUARE
Total net square footage - building only .,
TOTAL GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE - BLDG (d, 1.5 6,840
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Forts Collins Lincoln Center
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Cultural Facilities Plan
• Decisions about what to do at Lincoln Center drive many
other decisions
• Current large hall assessment
• Physical : Fair quality affects programming and use
• Operational : Used too often for rehearsal , audience
levels waver, could be affected by physical
condition/site lines
• Is it better to scale up or scale down ?
• Mini-theater: extremely busy, not accessible to many
groups , added fly and backstage would diversify use
• Meeting facilities
• Not financially contributing to the overall operation
• Cannot be taken away without replacements
• Pursue a different model for meeting/cultural facilities
August 28, 2007
Forts Collins Next Steps
Cultural Facilities Plan
■ Return to Council at the February 12
Work session for review of the entire
Cultural Plan including the Cultural
Facilities Plan
■ At that time , consider priorities , timelines ,
budgets , and possible revenue sources
■ Seek Council adoption of the Cultural
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City of Fort Collins Cultural Facilities Master Plan
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