Site Plan

Below is the board showing the site plan with the proposed phase 2 building layout, parking, and vehicular access. The following questions refer to this image. Click here to view the PDF of the site plan.

AARC Phase 2 site plan showing vehicle access, parking, and building layout

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1. How well do you like each of the following aspects of the site layout? Share additional comments below.

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2. With the outdoor space shown around the Phase 2 building, what ideas do you have for activities, programs, or amenities in this space? (choose all that apply)

Live outdoor performances (dance, theater)
92%
Cultural festivals
92%
Art and sculpture
75%
Recreation or picnic areas
67%
Film screenings
33%
Spaces for meditation
8%
Other
8%
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Identifying Building Requirements: Theater

The proposed theater space can be adjusted to multiple configurations with different capacities. To view a PDF of the image below, click here.

AARC Phase 2 Theater images and styles proposed

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3. Which theater layout are you most excited about experiencing?

Image of theater layouts: community event performance intimate performance hybrid event
Performance (capacity 350)
36%
Intimate Performance (capacity 100 to 300)
36%
Community Event (capacity 350+)
14%
Hybrid Event (capacity 100 to 300)
14%
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4. Choose the top 3 performances or experiences you hope to participate in or attend in the new theater?

Theater
64%
Dance
50%
Music
50%
Cultural Performances
43%
Cultural Festivals
43%
Film
14%
Other
7%
Author or Artist Talks
0%
Comedy or Improv
0%
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Identifying Building Requirements: Multi-Purpose Room

The Multi-Purpose Room will be able to host different setups to servie multiple purposes. Use the image below to respond to the following questions. To view a PDF of the image, click here.

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5. The Multi-Purpose Room will be able to have different set-ups for multiple uses. Which Multi-Purpose Room layout do you anticipate using most often?

AARC Multipurpose room layout options
Rehearsal / Recording
50%
Small performance
50%
Classroom
0%
Overflow dressing rooms / Green room
0%
Closed to responses | 14 Responses

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6. Choose the top 3 performances or experiences you hope to participate in or attend in the new theater?

Rehearsal (dance, theater, music, etc.)
64%
Small performances
57%
Classes (music lessons, dance, language classes, etc.)
50%
Gallery activities (art workshops and similar)
36%
Additional space during theater events (green room or dressing room)
29%
Recording or filming
21%
Other
7%
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Design: Building Planning

Please review the image and the items noted on the list for building planning and respond to the questions below. To view a PDF of the image, click here.

Image of floor plan with various components listed below

Building Elements

1) Lobby

2) Auditorium

3) Stage

4) Wing

5) Sound and Light Lock

6) Backstage / Storage

7) Seating Storage

8) Multi-Purpose Room

9) Storage

10) Women's Restroom

11) Men's Restroom

12) Art Gallery

13) Catering Support

14) Staff Kitchenette

15) Office

16) Dressing Room

17) Dressing Room Restroom

18) Gender-Neutral Restroom

19) Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Room

20) Gallery Prep Space

21) Maintenance Workshop

22) Waste Management

 

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7. What building elements (1 to 22) in the building plan could be improved? List the number or building element in your response.

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8. What building elements (1 to 22), if any, proposed above might not be needed? List the number or building element in your response.

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Inspiration: Elements of Design

Please explore the images of different materials below and respond to the following question. To view a PDF of the image, click here.

Inpiration ideas for materials of the new building

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9. Of the Elements of Design shown, rate how well each one could fulfill the mission of the AARC by creating a space of belong and healing for Asian American communities in Austin and beyond.

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Community Engagement So Far

We want to make sure we are hearing the community well. In addition to the planning process in 2018-19, the Phase 2 process has included multiple small group meetings and a prior community survey. From the input received, the project team developed the initial concepts shown here. The following questions are aimed at addressing whether we are hearing the community. The image below shows feedback received so far. To view a PDF of the image, click here.

Community engagement information shared at meeting

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10. Based on what you have seen in the images and feedback, how well do the concepts fulfill the mission of the AARC to create a space of belonging and healing for Asian American communities in Austin and beyond?

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11. How well do you think the AARC will be able to fulfill its mission with the additional Phase 2 building (performing arts center)?

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12. What other questions, comments, or suggestions do you have about the AARC Phase 2 project?

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