“We are starting with a blank canvas, are open to imaginative ideas, and want to foster a healthy, robust dialogue about what could be,” Premier CEO Mary Boosalis and UD President Eric Spina said in a statement.
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More than 200 people have turned in RSVPs so far for the public meeting to be held 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 2 at the 1043 S. Main St. fairgrounds.
Workshop attendees will learn more about the planing process, hear about some initial research and participate in small group discussions to help build a vision for the site.
“What will success look like? We want to create a vibe — a sense of place that capitalizes on the innovative and entrepreneurial ethos of the city, university and health system,” Spina and Boosalis stated.
The two organizations have picked Columbus-based Planning NEXT to lead the planning process.
Though both UD and Premier officials say no plans have been made for the 38-acre property, the principal of Planning NEXT said previously that he envisions the fairgrounds having multiple uses.
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“This will likely be a place where people can work and live and maybe the retail component is something that supports the daily living activities as opposed to being a regional shopping destination,” Jamie Greene, principal of Planning NEXT, said at the time.
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