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Final plans for Claral Looper Civil Rights Center advance to bid with public‑art RFQ under way

MAPS for Citizens Advisory Board · April 2, 2026
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Summary

Architects presented final plans for the Claral Looper Civil Rights Center, including storytelling gallery spaces, exhibit design work with Gallagher & Associates, an updated construction budget of $13.242 million (with $487,000 of alternates), and a schedule to advertise bids in April and begin construction mid‑2026 to late‑2027.

Colin Fleck of Bacas Paint presented final plans and specifications for the Claral Looper Civil Rights Center and asked the board to approve the package for advertisement and bidding.

Fleck reviewed the site context (between Madison and 25th on Martin Luther King Avenue), confirmed substantial site preparation and soil remediation for former dry‑cleaner/gas‑station contamination, and described exterior materials…

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