Oakley Band Shell Project

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.


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Band Shell Design Ideas


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