[cid:image018.png@01D3E2F7.B3479A10]<http://www.tacomatheaterdistrict.com/> FOR INFORMATION: Dmitry Mikheyev Spaceworks Communications Coordinator 253.682.1725 DmitryM@tacomachamber.org<mailto:DmitryM@tacomachamber.org> www.tacomatheaterdistrict.com<http://www.tacomatheaterdistrict.com> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 3, 2018 [April 2018 Activation and Feedback at Pantages] At the April 2018 TRANSFORM project feedback event, Spaceworks Tacoma invited the community to Pantages Theater to enjoy outdoor performances and to provide feedback about the plan development. TRANSFORM engages Tacoma residents, commuters, and downtown workers to think about possible improvements to the Theater District. Photo by Frankly Cinematics. New Survey for TRANSFORM: Theater District Public Projects & Activities TACOMA, Wash. - What would you change in Tacoma's Theater District? What will improve your experience? The new survey released on tacomatheaterdistrict.com<https://www.tacomatheaterdistrict.com/> includes proposals for Public Realm Projects and Activities in different areas within the TRANSFORM project footprint. The project partners, invite all comments and ask you to share the survey widely to gather as much community feedback as possible. The survey will be used to develop a comprehensive plan for future development in the district to serve the commuters, residents, and visitors to the district. "What we want to end up with is a plan that sparks change, and makes this district better for our transit riders, theater-goers, residents, workers - everyone who cares about this district. So, while we get entertained by some cool local artists, we'll also be checking in to see if our plan is headed in the right direction." Janine Robinson, Senior Planner, Pierce Transit To engage the community and invite feedback Spaceworks Tacoma has been creating visible transformations to the district by programming visual art and performances by local artists in existing and unusual spaces. The next public input event will be held in the summer of 2018 with a block party in Theater Square park. The new online survey has two parts: * Part 1 is about project ideas for streets, parks, and plazas around the Theater District. * Part 2 is about possible activities and design features for the project's focus area: Theater Square and Commerce Street. Survey closes May 10th, 11:59 pm. Please share your thoughts and ideas with us at www.tacomatheaterdistrict.com/survey<https://www.tacomatheaterdistrict.com/survey/> ### About TRANSFORM Plan Development TRANSFORM is a project initiated in 2017 by Pierce Transit, City of Tacoma and Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, aimed at revitalizing Tacoma's Theater District. These three project partners are committed to working with the community to explore how they can improve the design, function, and programming of public spaces and streets in the Theater District, and develop a plan to redesign the transportation and cultural hub framed by 9th and 11th Streets between Broadway and Pacific Avenue into a vibrant area at the heart of downtown. Learn more about TRANSFORM development process<https://www.tacomatheaterdistrict.com/transform-project-overview/>. For more information about the TRANSFORM project visit: www.tacomatheaterdistrict.com<http://www.tacomatheaterdistrict.com> Photos of September 2017 Theater District activation by Spaceworks Tacoma<https://spaceworkstacoma.com/> can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Spaceworks-Tacoma-109572422414579/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1518195434885597 Hi-res photos available upon request. [cid:image020.png@01D3E2F7.B3479A10][cid:image021.png@01D3E2F7.B3479A10][cid:image022.png@01D3E2F7.B3479A10] [Spaceworks_Tacoma_Logo_Black_72] [walker macy_mhead_logo] This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. NEA funding for this project was first announced in May 2016: http://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/arts-culture/article76762072.html To find out more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individuals and communities, visit www.arts.gov<http://www.arts.gov> [cid:image024.jpg@01D3E2F7.B3479A10] Dmitry Mikheyev Spaceworks Communications Coordinator P. 253.682.1725 E. DmitryM@tacomachamber.org<mailto:DmitryM@tacomachamber.org> W. www.spaceworkstacoma.com<http://www.spaceworkstacoma.com/> [NEON 2018 Email Footer]<https://www.spaceworksneon.com/> Spaceworks is a program of and located at: Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber 950 Pacific Avenue, #300 PO Box 1933 Tacoma, WA 98401-1933 F. 253.597.7305 P: 253 627-2175