There’s a new development in the works, and the Redevelopment Agency has been working with designers and the developers to include a portion of this new construction specifically for something arts related. I’ve heard several ideas about how to use this space, which ranges from 20,000 – 30,000 square feet.
There has been discussion, for many years, about an Art Exchange. The concept has morphed and changed, and the current model is not known to me at this time. Other ideas include a municipal art gallery space, and a media production facility created in partnership with Charter, the City, and CSULB…
One fundamental issue, as I understand it, is that the facility, whatever it is, must be self-sustainable. That is, it cannot depend upon new funding from the city to function. So, the question is: Within these criteria, what is possible for the new development?
There will be opportunities for public discourse related to this project but, if we start now, formulating ideas and thinking creatively, we might have a better chance of asking for something truly useful and amazing. So, tighten those thinking caps and please post your ideas as comments on this post.
Thanks!
I never understood why Long Beach Blvd has been what it is (or ISN’T) for years. If I was traveling on the Freeway through Long Beach and if-I- didn’t-know-any-better, I would most certainly exit at Long Beach Boulevard. (After looking around, I’d prob hop right back on, never to return to LB again!)
LBblvd would be a great place for live/work studios (AFFORDABLE), esp catering to Large-sized art projects, working with wood, metals, etc. All of the people who have been “squeezed out” financially from their studios, galleries, etc. could set up shop there. Parking would be better and since it’s Freeway-close, visitors from OC,LA,IE and everywhere else might find it easier to get to.
LONG BEACH Bouelvard certainly has “the name”!
PS I am looking for a live-work space for a Japanese Engineer who wants to create a flying machine. Got ideas? 562-804-5625
Whatever arts component is created as part of this development, there should be an effort to get it started long before the LBBlvd is developed (6-10 yrs?). There are opportunities to create studio/gallery spaces throughout the East Village and downtown that can start building up the interest, the orgnization and the patron base before developing a massive single facility. Whether utilizing portions of the catacombs of the Lafayette basement, ballroom and mezzanines or the street facing stalls of the First Street parking garages, this sort of organic development takes advantage of opportunties in the East Village while creating a more vibrant street scene.
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