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Mobile Board of Adjustment approves use variance to restore Ace Theater as 100-seat cultural venue
Summary
The Mobile Board of Adjustment approved a use variance for the historic Ace Theater at 503–505 Congress Street to allow a 100-seat cultural and educational venue for the Excelsior Band, after public discussion focusing on parking and safety concerns from nearby port workers.
The Mobile Board of Adjustment on Feb. 2 approved a use variance allowing the historic Ace Theater at 503–505 Congress Street to be rehabilitated and used as a 100-seat cultural and educational performance space for the Excelsior Band.
The decision came after a rehearing presentation by applicant Carrie Cabanas, who told the board the project will be rehabilitated using federal and state historic tax credits and must remain within the historic building envelope. "We are not booking acts...this is all an educational venue," Jose London, leader of the Excelsior Band, said in support, adding the group will focus on local musicians and youth programming.
Why it matters: supporters said the project is a catalytic piece of private investment for a…
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