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STAFF REPORT 4.1
TO: Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission March 13, 2024
SUBJECT: Update Town Green and Arts District Design Project
BACKGROUND
In 2017, the Parks, Recreation & Arts Strategic Plan (Strategic Plan) outlined various
measures for implementation, including the development of a Master Plan for a Town
Green and Arts District. This initiative, prioritized by the Parks, Recreation and Arts
Commission (the Commission), aimed to enhance the Town Green and Front Street
area from the Community Center north to the Village Theatre. To accomplish this, the
Town engaged Callander Associates (Consultant) as consultants to collaborate with
staff and the Commission.
Throughout 2019, the Commission collaborated with the Consultant to establish
project goals tailored to Danville's unique character. Community input was gathered
through outreach events and an online survey, informing the draft Master Plan.
Emphasizing consistency with the Strategic Plan, the Consultant's initial design
proposed achievable improvements supporting an arts district vision and reinforcing
the Town Green's role as Danville's "living room."
Drafts of the Master Plan, along with conceptual project estimates, were reviewed by
the Commission in August and September 2019, leading to a recommendation for
Town Council approval. Following the Town Council review, the Master Plan was
adopted in November 2019. Subsequently, the Town Council included Projects B-628
(Town Green and Arts District) and B-629 (Arts Maker Space) in the Capital
Improvement Program, allocating funds for design and construction aligned with the
Master Plan.
At its August 9, 2023, meeting, the Commission was provided an update on the project,
where it was communicated that the Master Plan was now in the design development
phase. This phase was anticipated to be completed over 12-14 months. The project
included the completion of the following:
• Preliminary Investigations to gather site information, such as topographic
surveys and soil testing.
• Program Development to refine and add detail to the approved Master Plan.
• Design Development to prepare more detailed drawings of the Master Plan.
• Design Review by Staff and Commission
• Preparing construction documents for bidding and construction.
As is consistent with any new building design within the town, the proposed Maker
Space, CIP B629, is subject to architectural review to ensure it meets Downtown
Business District Area 3’s development requirements. The Design Review Board
conducted and approved this review at its February 15, 2024, meeting.
DISCUSSION
This project is in the design development phase. The current focus is the refinements
to the Master Plan design because of feedback received. These refinements include
improvements to the Town Green and the proposed 2,212 square foot Maker’s Space,
which are 30% drawings. These refinements are included in the Town Green and
Studio Improvements (Attachment A). Some highlights of the refinements include:
Town Green Core
• Wood decking
• Concrete seat wall at lawn edge and freestanding seat wall
• Play feature
• Art features
• Furnishings
• Library-themed bike racks
Town Green Creekside
• Outdoor reading area
• Story walk feature
• Spaces for art
• Decorative fencing
• Musical garden
• Picnic tables
• Climbing feature
Town Green Pavilion
• Stage
• Storage
Town Studio (maker’s space)
• 2,212 square foot facility with Craftsman style architecture
• 1,200 square foot Studio floor plan
• Two multi-use classroom space
• Outdoor classroom
• Outdoor patio
NEXT STEPS
Staff requests a review of the Town Green and Maker Space conceptual design and
feedback. The Consultants will continue through the design phase and collect
comments for further refinements.
FISCAL IMPACT
The current project has approximately $4,000,000 dollars appropriated for the design
and construction of the improvement identified in the Master Plan. The estimated
project costs for the Town Green are $3,000,000 dollars and $2,800,000 dollars for the
Town Studio.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive the update of the Town Green and Arts District Concept Master Plan and
provide feedback for further refinements.
Prepared and Reviewed by:
Henry Perezalonso
Recreation, Arts & Community Services Director
Attachments: A - Town Green and Studio Improvements
B - Town Green and Arts District Master Plan