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Here is one of the concept designs H3 Architects presented to the city for the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts. It will be interesting to see if the final design will look similar to this or entirely different. The design is suppose to be revealed this summer with construction starting in the fall. The center will have a giant video screen on the building showing some events in the center as well as for showing information about upcoming events.
One of the concepts for the interior is to have large ceiling panels used as video screens. Another unique feature of the planned center not found in many performing arts centers is to have removable seats for standing concerts
So with the Guilford County reps reaching out to the General Assembly for $10m-$15m for the center is it likely that the center isn't going to now be the largest in the state as once planned? The article mentioned that there is no final design yet: "The nonprofit board hasn’t even agreed to a final design, she said."
It's funny that the mayor mentioned Charlotte and Raleigh, but not Durham which is the PAC that Greensboro keeps citing. As far as I know, Durham didn't ask for a grant and it is the largest PAC in the state.
Regardless, I don't think the city is in a good place to ask the state for money since they are now suing the state over the council bill. Any thoughts?
I read this article it means nothing. A few supporters were reaching out to the state for more money to basically pay for more bells and whistles in this facility. I don't think suing the state really changes anything. The current general assembly doesn't seem to support initiative that are pro growth. Even if the city weren't suing the state I doubt the state would give Greensboro the grant. When Charlotte and Raleigh got grants, the political climate in this state was very different. The general assembly was controlled by democrats.
So with the Guilford County reps reaching out to the General Assembly for $10m-$15m for the center is it likely that the center isn't going to now be the largest in the state as once planned? The article mentioned that there is no final design yet: "The nonprofit board hasn’t even agreed to a final design, she said."
It's funny that the mayor mentioned Charlotte and Raleigh, but not Durham which is the PAC that Greensboro keeps citing. As far as I know, Durham didn't ask for a grant and it is the largest PAC in the state.
Regardless, I don't think the city is in a good place to ask the state for money since they are now suing the state over the council bill. Any thoughts?
So what if the Durham PAC didn't ask for a grant, that's their problem. If the money is available and you pass, somebody else will take it.
I read this article it means nothing. A few supporters were reaching out to the state for more money to basically pay for more bells and whistles in this facility. I don't think suing the state really changes anything. The current general assembly doesn't seem to support initiative that are pro growth. Even if the city weren't suing the state I doubt the state would give Greensboro the grant. When Charlotte and Raleigh got grants, the political climate in this state was very different. The general assembly was controlled by democrats.
The article meant nothing? I guess it would only mean something if it were positive for your city. If it's negative press then it is meaningless.
So what if the Durham PAC didn't ask for a grant, that's their problem. If the money is available and you pass, somebody else will take it.
Well a few "what"(s) right off the bat.
The state's largest PAC and the one that Greensboro usually cites as what it would like to emulate did so without a handout from the state. All the while the Mayor is saying - the state needs to play fair and do what it did for other cities. Thus the State can say - there is no need to fund every PAC as we don't do that for every city
Another thing is that if the city needs to get money from the state in order to build out the full design, maybe the full design won't be what was hyped such as the largest in the state. The rationale as Greensboro having that only makes sense if it can afford it. If it can't it's likely you won't have the largest - which I personally don't think is a big deal so much as the reality of the situation.
The last thing is Greensboro suing the state while (rightfully) saying stay out of our internal affairs sort of just shot itself in the foot in asking the state for money for an internal project that is far from essential to the state, the region, or even the city.
Regardless if the Tanger Center is the largest in the state or not we can all agree it will be a major upgrade over War Memorial. I think we can all agree it will be a very nice facility that everyone in the triad can enjoy if they so chose and not have to drive all the way out to Durham to see first rate shows. Also I think we can agree that if it the largest or not in the state it will be a significant piece to downtown's revitalization and vitality for years to come. Lastly, the Tanger Center is a major cultural asset that will benefit not only enhance Greensboro's reputation but the entire triad region as a progressive metropolitan area that is seen as putting time, money, and energy into the arts.
The state's largest PAC and the one that Greensboro usually cites as what it would like to emulate did so without a handout from the state. All the while the Mayor is saying - the state needs to play fair and do what it did for other cities. Thus the State can say - there is no need to fund every PAC as we don't do that for every city
Another thing is that if the city needs to get money from the state in order to build out the full design, maybe the full design won't be what was hyped such as the largest in the state. The rationale as Greensboro having that only makes sense if it can afford it. If it can't it's likely you won't have the largest - which I personally don't think is a big deal so much as the reality of the situation.
The last thing is Greensboro suing the state while (rightfully) saying stay out of our internal affairs sort of just shot itself in the foot in asking the state for money for an internal project that is far from essential to the state, the region, or even the city.
Oh, I get it.
By your logic if the GPAC was identical to Charlotte or Raleigh then asking for state funding would be permissible OR if the GPAC had been built after CPAC but before DPAC then asking for grants would be permissible.
But because Greensboro is billing the GPAC as the largest in the state it doesn't have the right to request grants from the state since DPAC, currently the largest in the state, didn't request grants. Right?
It is true the state can deny the grant, but why does it hurt to ask. It's not as if Greensboro feels the city is entitled to a grant and is suing the state as a result of a denial.
Oh, I get it.
By your logic if the GPAC was identical to Charlotte or Raleigh then asking for state funding would be permissible OR if the GPAC had been built after CPAC but before DPAC then asking for grants would be permissible.
But because Greensboro is billing the GPAC as the largest in the state it doesn't have the right to request grants from the state since DPAC, currently the largest in the state, didn't request grants. Right?
It is true the state can deny the grant, but why does it hurt to ask. It's not as if Greensboro feels the city is entitled to a grant and is suing the state as a result of a denial.
I never understand when someone asks a question and another answers it and they get kind of offended.
No - I have no problems with Greensboro having the largest PAC - if you are reading into that you may have a inferiority complex or worry about Greensboro not deserving one yourself and projecting that on to me.
My point was clear and logical. If the city is asking for money then maybe the city needs the money. If it needs the money then I guess it has to rethink going large over perhaps not the largest in the state.
Why are you getting your knickers tied about something that simple?
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I guess it would only mean something if it were positive for your city. If it's negative press then it is meaningless.
