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Burlington Performing Arts Centre UpdateClick here to view a PDF with detailed information on the project and the vision of the Burlington Performing Arts Centre project. Progress continues on the Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Since the last update a number of significant milestones have been reached, as the project continues to evolve to meet community needs and expectations. In March, the Burlington Performing Arts Centre received council approval to proceed with the detailed design. This phase of the project is when the architects and design teams will create the architectural look and feel of the new centre. During this phase, the design has evolved as the architects and project team continue to make improvements to the centre as a result of recommendations and feedback from City Council, members of Burlington’s performing arts community, the general public and neighbours. Recent improvements to the centre include a rotated studio theatre at Locust Street, which creates a wonderful new lobby presence on Locust Street, a new marshalling and multipurpose area and increased corridor width in the back of the house to accommodate easier movement of people and materials during performances. The rotation of the studio theatre has allowed for a better-positioned and enhanced main lobby and outdoor plaza area. These features will allow this facility to be more than just a performing arts centre but also a much-needed community gathering space capable of hosting corporate and community events. The Burlington Accessibility Advisory Committee is currently reviewing plans for the centre. This review will help the architects and design team identify and correct barriers to accessibility. By listening to and addressing the concerns of the performing arts community and the Burlington Accessibility Advisory Committee early in the design process, the project team will be able to ensure that the new Burlington Performing Arts Centre will be a theatre that is accessible and serves the needs of the entire Burlington community. Questions?If you have any questions or comments on the Burlington Performing Arts Centre, please contact Craig Stevens, senior project co-ordinator, by e-mail at stevensc@burlington.ca or by phone at 905-335-7600 ext. 7471. The Government of Canada Supports the Burlington, Ontario, March 17, 2008 - Mike Wallace, Member of Parliament for Burlington, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, The contribution from Building Canada would be up to one-third of total eligible costs, to a maximum of $1.5 million.The multi-purpose facility will include a main theatre to accommodate theatrical and musical productions, a studio theatre to be used for community presentations, and a lobby that would serve as a venue for receptions, exhibitions, corporate functions and civic events. "The Government of Canada is investing in cultural infrastructure projects that help generate economic growth and attract skilled workers and tourists," said MP Wallace. "A performing arts centre in Burlington will be an engaging venue for people from the community and surrounding areas to participate in artistic and cultural activities." "Mike Wallace has worked tirelessly to make our Performing Arts Centre a reality," said Mayor Jackson. "We appreciate all his efforts to secure our full federal funding request. This is really good news! We look forward to a positive matching provincial announcement in the next few weeks." Federal financial support for the construction of the performing arts centre is conditional on the initiative meeting all applicable federal eligibility requirements under the Building Canada infrastructure plan, including full due diligence, successful completion of an environment assessment, and successful negotiation of a Framework Agreement with the Province of Ontario, as well as confirmation of the balance of funding for the project. Through its unprecedented $33-billion Building Canada infrastructure plan, the Government of Canada is providing long-term, stable and predictable funding to help meet infrastructure needs across Canada. Building Canada is supporting a stronger, safer and better country. For further information contact: Infrastructure Canada Proposed Burlington Performing Arts Centre On February 19, 2008 the city’s Community and Corporate Services Committee will review and select a preferred design option for the Burlington Performing Arts Centre. The design options being presented to committee are available on the City of Burlington website as well as on display in City Hall and at Tansley Woods Community Centre. Diamond + Schmitt to Design Burlington’s Performing Arts Centre On October 1, Burlington City Council approved award-winning architect Diamond + Schmitt, known for Toronto’s Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, as designer of the new Burlington Performing Arts Centre. To read the architect's report, click here. The Burlington Performing Arts Centre Campaign website Burlington Performing Arts Centre (BPAC) Campaign website is now live. The site contains a message from the mayor, details about the facility and information on the founding families lobby. As well, patrons can make a donation to the campaign, remember every dollar counts! Visit the website by going to www.burlingtonpac.ca/ Burlington Performing Arts Centre Update: April 2007Designed for shows presented by our local arts groups, as well as to accommodate performers from across Canada and around the world, the Burlington Performing Arts Centre (BPAC) will truly be a theatre for everyone! The BPAC will be located in the heart of Burlington’s downtown at the corner of Locust and Elgin, just behind City Hall, and a stone’s throw from Spencer Smith Park on the lake. The site is ideal, since it is close to Burlington downtown’s many fabulous restaurants, other cultural attractions and the waterfront. With a parking garage next door, and its accessibility by both transit and car, the location offers many benefits to audiences. Conceptual design for the building has been completed, and City Staff are in the process of selecting a detailed design architect, who will base the final building plans on the existing concepts. The building will contain two theatres: the Main Stage Theatre, with its full fly tower, is expected to have about 718 seats, and the multi-purpose Studio Theatre will seat about 250 on fully-retractable seats. With these two options, there are endless possibilities for the kinds of performances we will be able to see at the BPAC. The Campaign for the Burlington Performing Arts Centre, co-chaired by Keith Strong and Gary DeGroote, has seen great success to date. We are fast approaching the $9 million mark, which puts us well on the way towards the $10 million target set for the community-based fundraising. Additionally, we are hoping to see a total of $8 million from senior levels of government, and the final $10 million is a commitment from the City of Burlington. Campaign donors receive a number of special benefits, and we welcome donations of all sizes. The Have a Seat program allows donors of $1500 to name a seat in honour of himself or herself, or as a tribute to a person or group. And, seat sponsorships last for at least fifteen years! There are a number of donor levels, each of which has a number of benefits associated with that giving level. And, for donors considering contributions of more than $99,999, donors have the opportunity for long-term name recognition on spaces, such as boxes, in the building. For more information, and to donate to the Campaign for the Burlington Performing Arts Centre, please contact Craig Stevens, senior project co-ordinator, by email stevensc@burlington.ca at 905-335-7600, extension 7471. Thanks for your interest and support! City Announces Site for Performing Arts Centre! Burlington on Stage! The new performing arts centre will be in the heart of Burlington’s downtown at the corner of Locust and Elgin, just behind City Hall, and a stone’s throw from Spencer Smith Park on the lake. In October of 2005 , City Council approved this location as the preferred site for the new centre, subject to successful negotiations for the purchase of the property. This property has been declared surplus by the Region of Halton because the Burlington Police Station which is now on the site is moving to a new location at 3700 Southampton Boulevard north of the QEW. The preferred location of the new centre was determined by a detailed site evaluation process. This location is close to the dining and entertainment district, other cultural attractions, the waterfront, a parking garage next door, and is easily accessible by transit and car. Conceptual designs have indicated that a functional and attractive centre can be built on that site within existing zoning regulations. City Council has also instructed City staff to consult with the public to make the public aware of the proposed building on this site as well as to obtain comments about the urban design and site plan. The entire performing arts community should be excited that our dream and vision of a new centre moves closer. The hard work of fundraising is the next step. The City will expect that at least $8 million of the total $22 budget is raised from the community. The city is putting together a Fundraising Cabinet to lead a public fundraising campaign in 2006. On October 6, Mayor MacIsaac announced that the Co-Chairs of this fundraising team will be two long time Burlington residents and businessmen, Keith Strong and Gary DeGroote. The City’s fundraising team will expect that the performing arts community to do its share in raising funds for the new centre. PAB encourages performing arts groups, performers, all our audience and supporters to think of ways in which we can all participate in raising the required funds. Watch for further information. Ideas and questions for fundraising by the performing arts community should be directed to Walter Mulkewich at 905-529-2564 or wmulkewich@cogeco.ca The fundraising campaign will be led by the City, not PAB. PAB encourages our members to be supportive. Our organization will continue to focus on the capacity building goals of PAB to strengthen our performing arts community so we will all be ready when the new centre opens. City staff reports regarding the Performing Arts Centre can be viewed by visiting www.burlington.ca
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