The B+H Construction team recently began work on the last phase of the renovation of the old Carbondale Elementary School into the Third Street Center.  It will be a busy 6 months as contractors and development staff hustle to meet the Center's May 2010 opening date.

In celebration of the final construction push, Third Street Center will host a Groundbreaking / Open House on Thursday, December 3 starting at 4:30pm.  Please join TSC Board members, Campaign Committee members, project team and tenants for photos, a tour, updates, and refreshments.

Hope to see you there!

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The Third Street Center recently announced that it has received gifts and pledges totaling $1.25 million towards its $1.875 million capital campaign goal. 

The Third Street Center Campaign has received gifts from a wide range of individuals, government agencies and foundations. Government grants include $500,000 from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), $135,000 from Garfield County, and $100,000 from the Town of Carbondale.

Local foundations such as Aspen Community Foundation and the Environment Foundation have joined major Front Range foundations such as the El Pomar Foundation and Gates Family Foundation, which committed a $100,000 challenge grant, in providing critical support.

Additional capital for the project has come from The Manaus Fund in the form of pre-development funding, and from Alpine Bank, through a construction loan and mortgage secured by bank qualified tax-exempt bonds.

"One of the many things that make Carbondale a remarkable community is its culture of volunteerism and civic engagement," Carbondale Mayor Michael Hassig noted." I view the creation of the Center as a crucial step in the preservation and enhancement of this culture. The Third Street Center represents a rare vision - and a rare opportunity."

Read the article in the Post Independent . . .

Learn more and contribute to the Capital Campaign!

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Roughly 50% of the space at the Third Street Center has been committed to tenants. Recent lease signees include Aspen Community Foundation, COMPASS, Jaywalker Lodge, Clean Energy Economy for the Region (CLEER), and Sol Energy.

There is still some artist studio space available in the Round Room section of the building as well as a couple of rooms in the Long Hall. 

A number of groups have expressed interest in the larger spaces such as the Gym, Cafeteria and Kitchen. 

To learn more about leasing opportunities contact Colin Laird via email or call 963-5502. Information is also available on the TSC website www.thirdstreetcenter.net

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The Third Street Center and the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities invite artists and designers to submit a design that thanks donors to the Third Street Center Capital Campaign. 

The design will be installed in the entrance of the building and help enliven the space.  Designs must be emailed by 5pm January 8, 2010.

To learn more, visit the Third Street Center website.

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Third Street Center Team:
                                                                         
Gavin Brooke - Developer (L+S)
Andi Korber - Development Team (L+S)
Jeff Dickinson - Architect (E&SD)
Angela Loughry - Architecture Team (E&SD)
Robin Scher -  Architecture Team (E&SD)
Sara Plesset - Project Coordinator 
Kristen B. Loden - Capital Campaign Director
Tim Trulove - Facility Manager
Colin Laird - Interim Executive Director

www.thirdstreetcenter.net
 

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