What Is A “Marquee”?
Proposal for the Adaptive Reuse of a Landmark Building Township of Redford February 11, 2008
Original Redford Township District Library Building Built in 1962 Vacant since August 2004
Local Landmark Building Original Redford Township District Library Building Sound Structure Local Landmark Building Downtown Location
. a downtown destination . a centrally-located gathering space Redford Township needs: . a downtown destination . a centrally-located gathering space
. a downtown Farmers Market Concepts Explored in Study . usage of previous library building . a downtown Farmers Market
“MARQUEE” a British name for a “Place to Gather”
the MARQUEE OF REDFORD TOWNSHIP
the MARQUEE OF REDFORD TOWNSHIP
the MARQUEE OF REDFORD TOWNSHIP View from parking lot
the MARQUEE OF REDFORD TOWNSHIP View from East looking at amphitheatre
the MARQUEE OF REDFORD TOWNSHIP View from service drive
the MARQUEE OF REDFORD TOWNSHIP Aerial perspective
Community Events Craft Shows Concerts Plays Movie Nights the MARQUEE OF REDFORD TOWNSHIP Community Events Craft Shows Concerts Plays Movie Nights Farmers Market Ice Festival
Township Board Approval 2/19/08 Mid Summer Construction the MARQUEE OF REDFORD TOWNSHIP Next Steps Township Board Approval 2/19/08 Mid Summer Construction
Downtown Development Authority Community Development Block Grant the MARQUEE OF REDFORD TOWNSHIP Funding Partners Redford Township Downtown Development Authority Wayne County State of Michigan Community Development Block Grant