1. PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE Ashneet, Kyle & Abdul

2. INTRODUCTION St. Catharines has been an area where its reputation has diminished over the years. Recently the City Hall of St. Catharines has been taking initiative in the revitalization of the city and surrounding areas. The city hopes to bring in new business from not only the local region but from areas outside of the region as well. The new centre will not only bring culture and arts back to the community but will also bring many benefits to the St. Catharines region and local businesses.

3. VIRTUAL TOUR http://youtu.be/3lmLVqJ98d0

4. PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE  Location: St Paul Street, previous location of The Canada Hair Cloth Building  Collaboration: Brock University, City of St Catharines & community  Performance School: Brock’s Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts  Architect: Toronto’s Diamond + Schmitt Architects

5. PAC & ARTS SCHOOL

6. PERFORMANCE HALLS

7.  4 State-of-the-art Performance Halls Concert Hall (725 Seats) Theatre/Dance Hall (210 Seats) Recital Hall (300 Seats) Film/Lecture Hall (187 Seats)

8. FINANCIALS  Many investments through the federal, provincial and Ontario government, as well as organizations and community leaders.  Financial Facts: - $28 million parking garage (opened 2012) - $50 million spectator facility (2014) - $60 million performing arts center facility (2015) - $30 million to re-purpose the Canada Hair Cloth factory into the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts (2015) - $54 million replacement of the Burgoyne Bridge (under way as of 2013)

9. COMMUNITY BENEFITS  Stable resources to support the work of most art groups and develop new one  Strong nightlife presence  New income for businesses  Increase in high quality residential developments  Increase property value  Events will bring visitors outside the region  Career/volunteer opportunities  Community involvement

10. CONCLUSION In conclusion this development will bring back the vibrancy of arts and culture that the city once had and was recognized for. It opens the door to many possibilities for the city and will strength St. Catharines downtown reputation. The Performing Arts Centre will start as a catalysis for future developments not only in the art community but for other local businesses in the area.