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The Town of Collingwood is pleased to be partnering with Nordicity Group and Giaimo Architects in the undertaking of an Arts Centre Feasibility Study for the Town of Collingwood.
THE GOAL
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the needs of the arts and cultural sectors in the community, and to determine if and to what degree an arts and cultural centre would be feasible in Collingwood.
THE PROCESS
The process will include a market and audience assessment, stakeholder and public consultation, a design and location analysis, and finally, recommendations on financing and governance. The project timeline has been extended and is now expected to conclude by September 2021.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
The public survey regarding the Arts Centre Feasibility Study is now closed. Thank you for your participation and feedback. Your responses will be kept confidential and will help shape the vision for a potential arts centre in Collingwood. The public engagement phase also included a focus group and additional stakeholder interviews. The results from each consultation method is helping inform a user needs assessment and audience market analysis.
ABOUT THE CONSULTANTS
Nordicity is a leading international consulting firm providing solutions in research, economic analysis, strategy, and policy across multiple sectors including Arts, Culture & Heritage. For this project, Nordicity has partnered with Giaimo, a Toronto-based architectural practice that integrates design with conservation. Giaimo brings with it unique expertise in working with heritage buildings.
The Town of Collingwood is pleased to be partnering with Nordicity Group and Giaimo Architects in the undertaking of an Arts Centre Feasibility Study for the Town of Collingwood.
THE GOAL
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the needs of the arts and cultural sectors in the community, and to determine if and to what degree an arts and cultural centre would be feasible in Collingwood.
THE PROCESS
The process will include a market and audience assessment, stakeholder and public consultation, a design and location analysis, and finally, recommendations on financing and governance. The project timeline has been extended and is now expected to conclude by September 2021.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
The public survey regarding the Arts Centre Feasibility Study is now closed. Thank you for your participation and feedback. Your responses will be kept confidential and will help shape the vision for a potential arts centre in Collingwood. The public engagement phase also included a focus group and additional stakeholder interviews. The results from each consultation method is helping inform a user needs assessment and audience market analysis.
ABOUT THE CONSULTANTS
Nordicity is a leading international consulting firm providing solutions in research, economic analysis, strategy, and policy across multiple sectors including Arts, Culture & Heritage. For this project, Nordicity has partnered with Giaimo, a Toronto-based architectural practice that integrates design with conservation. Giaimo brings with it unique expertise in working with heritage buildings.
Collingwood Arts Centre Feasibility Study has finished this stage
Within this stage, the consultants will review existing documentation, conduct a demographic trends analysis, and assess regional spaces and facilities.
Public & Stakeholder Engagement
Collingwood Arts Centre Feasibility Study has finished this stage
This stage will include stakeholder interviews and focus groups, and a broad online public survey. The feedback from these consultations will help inform a user needs assessment and an audience market analysis.
Facility Design & Location Analysis
Collingwood Arts Centre Feasibility Study has finished this stage
Within this stage, the consultants will assess the scale and size of a potential centre in relation to programming and capacity needs.
Financing & Governance Recommendations
Collingwood Arts Centre Feasibility Study has finished this stage
This stage will include the review of comparable facility financial data, the development of a high-level operating and financial model, an assessment of operating risks, and an analysis of potential governance models.
Reporting
Collingwood Arts Centre Feasibility Study is currently at this stage
The final stage of the project will be the reporting of the findings to Council and the community.
