Oakley Square/Geier Esplanade Permanent Band Shell.

We will be hosting an official announcement session on January 7th MONDAY January 13th, and will have at least one open house/community engagement session as the design evolves.

• Project Summary:
• VTICA Request - $35,000 (Funding Approved)
• Purpose - to cover costs to:
• Identify existing infrastructure issues
• Conduct community engagement and work with architects/developers to develop the band shell design
• Develop project plans
• Flesh out the financing and community support
• Key Benefits:
• Create even more attractive neighborhood gathering space
• Year-round availability = more community activities
• More Oakley After Hours
• Movie Nights
• No tent rental required for each event
• Potential rental revenue
• Oakley Square Catalyst – combined with parking overlay district, help attract new business, fill current vacant spaces
• 10-12 temporary construction jobs
• Job retention – support current staff levels, potentially allow return to pre-COVID hours, possibly new jobs

All are encouraged to participate in the
Engagement Forum - Band Shell Project

where you can create topics/ideas/questions as well as reply to what others have posted.