Geier Esplanade Pavilion Project

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.

We have hosted an official announcement session and have hosted several community engagement sessions to date.

The next community engagement session will be: Tuesday, April 1st, 7 PM, Eastside Recreation Center.

  • 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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