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[GRDadof3]

Announcement is coming in Mid-April apparently?  Anyone have the scoop they'd like to share in a PM?  Off-the-record?  

[Ted]

GRDadof3, on Mar 20 2009, 11:16 AM, said:

Announcement is coming in Mid-April apparently?  Anyone have the scoop they'd like to share in a PM?  Off-the-record?  

What are you Chris Knape?

[RenZone]

Ted, on Mar 20 2009, 02:47 PM, said:

What are you Chris Knape?

Just whisper it in my ear!

[GRDadof3]

Ted, on Mar 20 2009, 02:47 PM, said:

What are you Chris Knape?

No, I just play him on TV.   I'm doing reconnaissance work for someone.  

[John E]

Who said that there would be an announcement?

Could it be the "Projection Initiative"?

~John

[GRDadof3]

John E, on Mar 20 2009, 05:58 PM, said:

Who said that there would be an announcement?

Could it be the "Projection Initiative"?

~John

Nope, I do know that it's not the Projection Initiative.

[John E]

But you know who said that there would be an announcement and that could be key to what kind of arts is coming.

I'm ready to give up on this forum.

~John

[Ted]

GRDadof3, on Mar 20 2009, 02:54 PM, said:

No, I just play him on TV.   I'm doing reconnaissance work for someone.  

Come on.  I hope you're joking.  You, of all people on this forum, should not be 'doing recon' for somebody.

[GRDadof3]

Ted, on Mar 20 2009, 09:11 PM, said:

Come on.  I hope you're joking.  You, of all people on this forum, should not be 'doing recon' for somebody.

He's not a member here and he's a bit shy.  

[Ted]

GRDadof3, on Mar 23 2009, 02:54 PM, said:

He's not a member here and he's a bit shy.  

'Shy'...that's an interesting way to describe it...

[golscorer4]

does this have anything to do with it?

http://www.artdowntowngr.com/

[GRDadof3]

golscorer4, on Mar 23 2009, 11:21 PM, said:

does this have anything to do with it?

<a href="http://www.artdowntowngr.com/" target="_blank">http://www.artdowntowngr.com/</a>

I don't think so.  It's something that's supposed to be announced around that time frame.

[Veloise]

Ta-dahh!  

http://www.urbanplan...h...t&p=1059175

[tSlater]

Not quite mid-April yet.

[GRDadof3]

Veloise, on Apr 3 2009, 07:26 AM, said:

Ta-dahh!  

http://www.urbanplan...h...t&p=1059175

Not quite.  The next ActiveSite event has already been talked about on a couple of different outlets.

From all the hinting going on in different corners, this thing will be pretty big news.  Apparently it will be announced on or about April 23rd.

[fotoman311]

GRDadof3, on Apr 3 2009, 10:01 AM, said:

Not quite.  The next ActiveSite event has already been talked about on a couple of different outlets.

From all the hinting going on in different corners, this thing will be pretty big news.  Apparently it will be announced on or about April 23rd.

Maybe they'll redevelop Calder plaza with retail running up and down Monroe and a copy of the Calder sculpture in the Russell Senate building's Hart Atrium installed next to La Grand Vitesse.  The black motif of the new "Mountains and Clouds" sculpture (without the clouds, because we have enough natural clouds in West Michigan) will blend in seamlessly with the existing city and county buildings and contrast with the current red color of "La Grande Vitesse".  An additional diSuvero-style tire swing will be installed hanging from the sculpture to increase the lunchtime recreational opportunities for employees working in the buildings around Calder Plaza and for tourists/conventioneers shopping in the new retail buildings.

The city will also announce a new official logo and all of the street signs will need to be replaced.



Am I close?     

Edited by fotoman311, 03 April 2009 - 09:16 AM.

[GRDadof3]

fotoman311, on Apr 3 2009, 11:15 AM, said:

Maybe they'll redevelop Calder plaza with retail running up and down Monroe and a copy of the Calder sculpture in the Russell Senate building's Hart Atrium installed next to La Grand Vitesse.  The black motif of the new "Mountains and Clouds" sculpture (without the clouds, because we have enough natural clouds in West Michigan) will blend in seamlessly with the existing city and county buildings and contrast with the current red color of "La Grande Vitesse".  An additional diSuvero-style tire swing will be installed hanging from the sculpture to increase the lunchtime recreational opportunities for employees working in the buildings around Calder Plaza and for tourists/conventioneers shopping in the new retail buildings.

The city will also announce a new official logo and all of the street signs will need to be replaced.



Am I close?     

Personally, I think it's a business/development announcement that is "arts-focused".  I guess we'll have to wait for the 23rd to find out.

[fotoman311]

GRDadof3, on Apr 3 2009, 01:02 PM, said:

Personally, I think it's a business/development announcement that is "arts-focused".  I guess we'll have to wait for the 23rd to find out.

You mean like some sort of partnership that is art/design focused?

Perhaps something like this?  http://www.urbanplan...ive-t39775.html

    

That is my Final Answer.  *cues the dramatic Who Wants to Be a Millionaire music and spotlights to play until April 23rd when the true answer is revealed*

I'd go for something like that.  In fact, I would love something like that.  It's got my vote.

Edited by fotoman311, 03 April 2009 - 01:40 PM.

[Rizzo]

fotoman311, on Apr 3 2009, 02:17 PM, said:

You mean like some sort of partnership that is art/design focused?

Perhaps something like this?  http://www.urbanplan...ive-t39775.html

    

That is my Final Answer.  *cues the dramatic Who Wants to Be a Millionaire music and spotlights to play until April 23rd when the true answer is revealed*

I'd go for something like that.  In fact, I would love something like that.  It's got my vote.

When I last talked to Richard it sounded like it passed through a lot of hands. The project might have reached the desk of someone who knew exactly what to do with it and when. Think Design West Michigan.

My original thought was along the lines of Dad's last comment. An 'arts' announcement may be anything, but I think it will be design-business-manufacturer centric. Maybe a consortium of sorts to move design ideas to market. Having specialized manufacturing talent is one thing, but coupling it with designers, manufacturers and problem solvers makes Grand Rapids a continued power player. Think of the synergy.  

Based on other things, I think this could also be music related. Not Interscope!

Edited by Rizzo, 03 April 2009 - 04:09 PM.

[GRDadof3]

Rizzo, on Apr 3 2009, 06:06 PM, said:

When I last talked to Richard it sounded like it passed through a lot of hands. The project might have reached the desk of someone who knew exactly what to do with it and when. Think Design West Michigan.

My original thought was along the lines of Dad's last comment. An 'arts' announcement may be anything, but I think it will be design-business-manufacturer centric. Maybe a consortium of sorts to move design ideas to market. Having specialized manufacturing talent is one thing, but coupling it with designers, manufacturers and problem solvers makes Grand Rapids a continued power player. Think of the synergy.  

Based on other things, I think this could also be music related. Not Interscope!

..or film related.  I keep thinking about all the film tax credits being bandied about.  And there have been announcements of film production studios opening in Lansing and Detroit, but nothing here yet.