Monday, September 10, 2012
The 311 W. Main St. Task Force discussed their opinions on phasing or not phasing the future renovations of the former arts center in the heart of the downtown. Hired arts consultant AMS Planning recommends phasing the project in its draft business plan
A majority of the 11-member 311 W. Main Task Force expressed opinions at its last meeting to not phase the renovation of the former arts center and rather rehabilitate the entire building at once. Those opinions, however, go against the draft business plan recommendation of the consultant on the project, AMS Planning & Research, a Connecticut firm hired at around $48,000 to guide the task force toward advising council on what to do with the building. The opinions also go against that of architect firm Spiezle Group, which has been brought on as the architectural consultant on the project. "Just because the opinions — and I stress opinions — of the task force members disagree with certain aspects of the AMS Group's recommendations does not …
Friday, July 13, 2012
AMS Planning and Research revealed Thursday night there isn't much interest from local organizations for the center, but there is a demand for film, music and visual arts in Lansdale
So, who wants to run 311 W. Main Street in Lansdale? AMS Planning and Research revealed Thursday night to the 311 W. Main Task Force and five residents in attendance there is no major interest from local organizations to use the 311 W. Main Street location, but there is a demand that needs to be met in a non-competitive market. That demand is mainly film, music and visual arts. "Theere is general community support for the concept," said AMS Planning and Research Principal Michele Walter. "There is definitely an endless supply and demand for the facility. User product demand is limited. There's not a huge list of people that said they are interested." The venture won't be successful, however, without leadership and partnership. The number …
Thursday, May 31, 2012
The nonprofit Discover Lansdale wants you to give your opinion on the future development of the town at First Friday
Previously on Lansdale Patch ... If you haven't been paying attention: There's a defunct building in the center of Lansdale and officials want it to be a functioning art center. There's also a team assembled to get direction on what to do with it. Part of the direction includes a community survey. Take it here. Discover Lansdale, a nonprofit comprised of citizens, officials and council members, also wants your input and support. If you are between 20 and 40, Discover Lansdale wants you to find them at First Friday at the Wood Street stage, next to Round Guys Brewery and Philly Soft Pretzel Factory. Here, you can take the survey and gather more information about Lansdale's resources and events. Email volunteers@discoverlansdale.org to …
Friday, May 11, 2012
Got 10 minutes? Fill out the survey about your desires and thoughts on the future of the potential arts center in Lansdale
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Residents, business owners and government heads discuss, in small groups, their visions and outcomes of a renovated arts center
A gathering of some 50 diverse citizens, residents, business owners, borough employees and elected politicians resulted in shared wants for the future of 311 W. Main Street. They want a movie theater, showing indie and classic films. They want dance recitals and theater performances. They want a self-sustaining asset, with programming seven days a week, all day, for all ages. They want touring musicians and an intimate standing-room-only concert stage. They want people to stop, park, shop and come back. They want Ambler and Doylestown to come there for entertainment. Heck, they want a parking problem. Lynette Turner, of AMS Planning and Research, led a group activity Tuesday night during the 311 W. Main Task Force meeting. In small …
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
AMS Planning and Research, the new arts consultant for the 311 W. Main Task Force, holds a community outreach meeting at 7 p.m. at Lansdale Parks and Rec
1. AMS Planning and Research, the new arts and entertainment consultant to the 311 W. Main Task Force, holds a community outreach and public input session at 7 p.m. at Lansdale Parks and Recreation. If you want to speak out on what should happen with the former arts center, then be there. 2. The Lansdale Library First Friday Used Book Sidewalk Sale ends today. You can find hardcover and paperback books for low prices. 3. Sen. Bob Mensch will be touring Stein Seal and North Montco Technical Career Center today to highlight local businesses as jobs creators. He will be at Stein Seal in Towamencin from 10:30 a.m. to noon. He will visit North Montco at 12:30 p.m. for lunch and then from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. 4. Tami Reid, wife of Eagles coach Andy …
Monday, April 9, 2012
Make a survival strap today at Lansdale Library
1. Don’t forget about Tuesday night’s 311 W. Main Task Force meeting at the Lansdale Parks and Recreation building at 7 p.m. Citizens should attend to voice their desires and opinions on what should be in the former performing arts center. New task force consultant AMS Planning and Research will be running the meeting. 2. Montgomery County Community College’s Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Jiaxi Xu will present a lecture “Culture in Ancient China” from 12:15 p.m. to 1:10 p.m. at the college’s Advanced Technology Center, Room 110, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell. The lecture is free to the public. 3. Make your own survival strap today at Lansdale Library at either 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. Learn how to make a survival wristband using parachute …
Robert Willi
4:01 pm on Tuesday, September 11, 2012
I was not able to attend the meeting do to work issue, but if I had I would have stated that we need to do a full renovation. The phasing in bit did not work before, hence the 311 Task Force. We have I feel only one opportunity to get this done and done right. more ›