What's the future for the Founders site?

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What should we do with the Founders site?

What should we do with the Founders site?

Please select one item
Option 1: Remove the theatre and create a basic park
Option 2 : Remove the theatre and create a multi-purpose park
Ticked Option 3 : Create something new from the theatre building and area around it

Option 3 - Create something new from the theatre building and area around it

Community Group/Organisation Name

Community Group/Organisation Name (Required)
non nomen

Name of person completing form on behalf of the community group or organisation

Name of person completing form on behalf of the community group or organisation (Required)
Peter H Bos

Organisation type

Organisation type
Please select one item
(Required)
Charitable trust
Incorporated society
Company
Ticked Business / Other

Describe your organisation’s/group’s vision and mission

Describe your organisation's/group's vision and mission (Required)
Vision and Mission

Organisation/group governance structure

Organisation/group governance structure (Required)
Laissez-Faire

Organisation/group website

Organisation/group website (Required)
https://ourhamilton.co.nz/community-environment/further-consultation-on-founders-theatre-considered/

What do you propose to use the Founders Theatre building for?

What do you propose to use the Founders Theatre building for?
Imagine Founders Theatre be part of Hamilton’s public art collection with the option of repurposing its internal use in the future.

What activities will be undertaken in the building?

What activities will be undertaken in the building?
If the build exists future the options exist

Will there be any commercial activities undertaken in the building?

Will there be any commercial activities undertaken in the building?
If the build exists future the options exist

Who will benefit from your activities and your use of the building?

Who will benefit from your activities and your use of the building?
future generations

Please summarise your plan to make the building compliant.

Please summarise your plan to make the building compliant.
As is

How do you propose that the redevelopment of the Founders Theatre building will be funded?

How do you propose that the redevelopment of the Founders Theatre building will be funded?
As is

When would you want to commence your lease/ownership of the building and what are your timelines for redevelopment?

When would you want to commence your lease/ownership of the building and what are your timelines for redevelopment?
In the future

Please explain how your proposal links to Council’s vision for the central city and West Town Belt.

Please explain how your use proposal links to the Council’s vision for the central city and West Town Belt.
It already part of the town belt

Is your proposal for all or part of the building?

Is your proposal for all or part of the building?
Please select one item
Ticked All
Part (please explain)

Are there any specific requirements your organisation would need in the building and parking areas?

Are there any specific requirements your organisation would need in the building and parking areas?
Accessible paths for walking and cycling to connect the park to the rest of the West Town Belt.
New street crossing points
Dame Hilda Ross Memorial Fountain repaired and activated
Natural quiet spaces for respite and enjoying nature
Engaging, playful public art that celebrates the sites history
Park furniture such as seating, cycle racks, drinking fountains and lighting
Wayfinding, safety and interpretive signage

Hearings

Would you like the opportunity to talk to us about your submission in person?

Please select one item
(Required)
Ticked Yes
No

About you

Name:

Name (Required)
Peter H Bos