PROPOSED LOCATION ON ESPLANADE (NORTH UP)
2. WE BELIEVE THIS STRUCTURE SHOULD BE USED FOR A FUNCTION THAT TEACHES OUR CITIZENS ABOUT OUR PAST AND INSPIRES THEM TO APPLY THESE LESSONS TO WORK TOWARDS A SUSTAINABILE FUTURE. WE ALSO SEE IT AS A PLACE WHERE THE UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY CAN COLLABORATE TOWARDS THESE ENDS.
We feel strongly that this structure should find a use that will enable the public to engage in the history of its making, the life of people of that era, and to serve as a place where individuals and community groups can find inspiration for the future of our city and university. To this end, assuming that the University does not want to own it, we propose that either the city or a local not for profit be granted a land lease with restrictions by the university. DKC, our friends group (with assistance) or TransPortage, a newly formed 501c3 working on sustainability issues, all could potentially be helpful in this regard. Many ideas have been floated for uses, but it seems to us that a mix of university, city and community uses would function well in this new meeting place. The objective would be to FRIENDS OF KENT-WELLS SHERMAN HOUSE Photos by Brad Bolton unless otherwise indicated
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