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Consultants present feasibility study for 650–700-seat Erie performing arts center; project estimated at $79M–$86M
Summary
Consultants recommended a 650–700-seat, 46,000–50,000 sq ft performing arts center to fill a 500–999 seat regional gap, cited a strong market in a 15-mile radius, projected ~155 events per year, and provided an estimated project cost of about $78.9M (direct) rising to $85.8M with escalation to 2027.
Consultants presented a feasibility study to the Erie Town Council on Aug. 26 recommending a mid-size performing arts center designed to serve nonprofit arts organizations and the wider 15-mile market around Erie.
Stacy McMath (Web Management) summarized market work showing that households in the Erie market are more likely than the average American to attend theater and concerts and that a regional 15-mile market contains roughly 1,000,000 potential residents. The needs assessment identified a capacity gap in non-school venues between roughly 500 and 999 seats.
Chris Weinman (Semple Brown) described…
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