University of Missouri, Kansas City Downtown Arts Campus Programming and Planning Study Volume 1: Executive Summary Final Report: July 2012 UMKC Project Number #K586101 Table of Contents VOLUME 1 - Executive Summary STUDY PARTICIPANTS 5 1. INTRODUCTION 7 2. UMKC CONSTITUENTS AND PROGRAMS 11 3. SITE SELECTION 33 4. SITE STRATEGIES 41 5. IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK 61 VOLUME 2 - Appendix (UNDER SEPARATE COVER) 1. TWELVE SITES ANALYSIS 2. COST ESTIMATE SUMMARIES 3. PRECEDENT REFERENCES 4. MEETING PRESENTATIONS 5. SITE SELECTION, ASSEMBLAGE AND ACQUISITION REPORT Final Report: July 2012 STUDY PARTICIPANTS DOWNTOWN CAMPUS FOR THE PARTICIPANTS ARTS STEERING COMMITTEE Provost Gail Hackett, Committee Chair Mel Tyler, Student Affairs Kevin Mullen, Staff Eric Rosen, Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KC Rep) CONSERVATORY OF COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES MUSIC AND DANCE PROGRAM ARCHITECTURE, URBAN PLANNING Dean Wayne Vaught, Dean Peter Witte AND DESIGN DEPARTMENT College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Joy Swallow, Chair Dean Peter Witte, COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Conservatory of Music and Dance THEATRE DEPARTMENT CAMPUS FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (Conservatory) Karen Lavendusky, Space Management Tom Mardikes Barry Anderson, CAS Art and Art History Bob Simmons, AVC Administration Jeff Vandel, Planning, Design and Bob Beck, Conservatory KANSAS CITY REPERTORY THEATRE Construction Bill Blessing, Board of Directors Murray Blackwelder, UMKC Foundation Scott Boswell, Board of Directors HELIX/HGA/INTEGRA DESIGN TEAM Bill Blessing, KC Rep Board of Directors Jerry Genochio, Producing Director Tim Carl, HGA Cynthia Rider, Managing Director Scott Boswell, KC Rep Board of Directors Rebecca Celis, HGA Eric Rosen, Artistic Director Steven Dwyer, HGA Curt Crespino, Gary Shadid, Board of Directors Alumni and Constituent Relations Bryan Gross, Helix Ken Jaggers, Integra Jennifer DeHaemers, Student Affairs KCUR PUBLIC RADIO Matt Kleinmann, Helix Troy Lillebo, Patty Cahill, General Manager Jamie Milne Rojek, HGA External Affairs/Advancement Robin Cross, Chief Engineer Gary Reetz, HGA Sarah Morris, AVC University Joe Tarlizzo, HGA Sharon Lindenbaum, Communications Finance and Administration Jay Tomlinson, Helix Tom Mardikes, CAS Theatre Department COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Sarah Morris, ART AND ART HISTORY University Communications/KCUR DEPARTMENT Dr. Raymond Coveney, Interim Chair Gary Shadid, KC Rep Board of Directors Barry Anderson, Faculty Bob Simmons, Campus Facilities Management COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES COMMUNICATION STUDIES Anne Spenner, University Communications DEPARTMENT Dr. Tom Poe, Interim Chair Joy Swallow, Caitlin Horsmon, Faculty CAS Architecture, Urban Planning and Design Department Final Report: July 2012 1. INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION VISION The University of Missouri-Kansas City A campus close to the emerging cultural Equally important: it would contribute Funding for the downtown project re- (UMKC) has long been at the heart of district could be mutually beneficial for to Kansas City’s ongoing urban renais- lies almost exclusively on local revenue nurturing culture in Kansas City through UMKC and the entire region. Downtown sance by adding a critical mass of 700+ streams, rather than dwindling state its renowned programs in music, dance, Kansas City would gain added vibrancy students, faculty and staff living and/or support — and civic leaders are embrac- theater and visual arts. But now it’s con- with a constant population of 18- to working downtown. ing the idea because it addresses multiple sidering a bold move that could take the 35-year-olds ready to learn, live and per- opportunities for both the university and university literally into the heart of our form there, while UMKC’s heralded arts The arts campus concept supports the city. In short, it is a “win-win.” great city – by building a new Downtown programs would gain great opportunities UMKC’s mission and strategic goals to Campus for the Arts in Kansas City. to offer much-needed improvements to “advance urban engagement” and “excel As noted in the Greater Kansas City their facilities. in the visual and performing arts” -and Community Foundation 2005 publication UMKC leadership, in conjunction with provides an ideal platform for UMKC’s Time to Get It Right: A Strategy for Kansas City civic leaders, are exploring a That’s not all. UMKC leaders believe a stated objective to “demonstrate the Higher Education in Kansas City: concept to develop a UMKC arts campus downtown arts campus could offer new relationships between artistic creativity, “Excellence in the arts sends a powerful in downtown Kansas City. Local lead- and creative ways to integrate culture into entrepreneurial innovation and economic message of academic and civic vitality. ers saw the potential when they named the curriculum of every student, enhanc- development.” The arts will be of increasing importance a downtown arts campus to the Greater ing their education and creating the next in attracting and keeping in Kansas City Kansas City Area Chamber of Commerce generation of arts lovers in our region. In addition to creating innovative state- the young talented professionals the city list of the “Big Five Ideas,” - an idea that of-the-art educational and living facilities needs to flourish.” The recommendations received strong support from the Down- A downtown UMKC arts campus would downtown, the plan also helps to utilize included a call to “Enhance UMKC’s town Council. emulate the programs, physical facili- an abundance of commercial real estate stature as a top 20 university in the arts.” ties and creativity of some of the coun- in the downtown loop, and also frees up This potential project can serve a critical Just as the UMKC Hospital Hill campus try’s most prestigious arts education significant space on the UMKC Volker role in this ground-breaking opportunity creates proximity and synergy between institutions. Julliard is on the footprint campus which can be re-imagined to to fulfill this dream and help brand Kansas the University and prominent community of Lincoln Center. The New England address the university’s critical need for City as “America’s Creative Crossroads.” medical facilities, a downtown arts cam- Conservatory is across the street from physical expansion. pus would enrich an already flourishing Orchestra Hall in Boston. The Colburn arts district. School Conservatory of Music is across from Disney Hall in Los Angeles. Leading Downtown Kansas City is undergoing an public institutions, including the University arts renaissance with the grand openings of Cincinnati, the University of Houston, of the Kauffman Center for the Perform- Georgia State University and Columbus “The question is what Kansas Citizens of the future will think of us. When ing Arts and the Todd Bolender Center for State University nest their arts programs they look back, 50 or 100 years from now, they might wonder if we knew Dance and Creativity. Both have helped in urban settings as well. A similar campus we were living in a golden age. The answer is a resounding yes.” transform the local arts landscape, ener- here in Kansas City would differentiate gized arts patrons and catapulted the city UMKC from its regional peers, elevate its - Hampton Stevens, to national attention. already stellar performing arts programs Contributing Columnist to an even higher level of excellence and create unprecedented opportunities and to The Kansas City Star visibility for UMKC. Final Report: July 2012 INTRODUCTION STUDY CONTEXT A commitment to the performing and • Goal 1 Place Student Success at the emplify the vision of the Downtown Arts This campaign involves an unprecedented visual arts has been a constant in the Center Campus. regional collaboration among the area’s UMKC Mission Statement and Strategic largest civic leadership and arts organiza- Plan for over a decade. A commitment to • Goal 2 Lead in Life and Health “These are the foundation of our tions: urban engagement has also been a part of Sciences (NA) City’s character. All City actions are these plans, which are reinforced by the measured against these fourteen Kansas City Convention and Visitors Kansas City Comprehensive Plan FOCUS. • Goal 3 Advance Urban Engagement principles. They were derived from Association This exploration builds on the foundations the wealth of citizen ideas generated Kansas City Area Development Council of the UMKC and Kansas City plans, while • Goal 4 Excel in the Visual and in the Phase I Perspective Group harnessing the momentum of the signifi- Performing Arts process.” Greater Kansas City Chamber of cant investments in the cultural arts in the Commerce greater downtown area. This is highlighted • Goal 5 Embrace Diversity Reaffirm and Revitalize the Urban Core Arts Council of Metropolitan Kansas by the 2011 opening of the world-class “Central to the city’s vitality is the Urban City Kauffman Performing Arts Center, the • Goal 6 Promote Research and Core, with its diverse population; historic Downtown Council of Kansas City Kansas City Economic Development Economic Development neighborhoods; cultural, recreational, Council launch of the “America’s Creative and sports attractions; central business Arts Council of Johnson County Crossroads” initiative and the potential KANSAS CITY corridor; and its revival as a pleasant Central Exchange arts-related focus of the Greater Kansas COMPREHENSIVE PLAN and sought-after place to live, work, do City Chamber of Commerce “Big 5 Ideas” In addition to supporting UMKC’s goals, business