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The 1820/57 Plymouth County Courthouse – Moving Forward with Redevelopment

The 1820/57 Plymouth County Courthouse – Moving Forward with Redevelopment. Purchased by the Town in 2009 with CPC funds Long term lease to PRA Short term repairs for immediate preservation PRA worked to develop a Private/Public plan ULI/TAP and other studies. Court House History.

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The 1820/57 Plymouth County Courthouse – Moving Forward with Redevelopment

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  1. The 1820/57 Plymouth County Courthouse – Moving Forward with Redevelopment

  2. Purchased by the Town in 2009 with CPC funds Long term lease to PRA Short term repairs for immediate preservation PRA worked to develop a Private/Public plan ULI/TAP and other studies Court House History Court House Drawing, circa 1845

  3. Newly Established Goal/Vision • Selectmen held Historic Joint Meeting with PRA, CPC, Finance Committee, School Committee, Planning Board, Building Committee • Departure from Plymouth Redevelopment Authority’s multi-purpose public/private development approach • Overwhelming support to pursue Municipal Government Center at Courthouse Corridor • Special Town Meeting article for $75,000 feasibility study

  4. Why Now ? • Obstacles to Multi-Use Development • ULI reported broad community support for a Municipal Facility • Coordinated Effort • Community Support and Momentum • Get a realistic answer to longstanding questions • Make educated choices on the future of this site

  5. What will this Article do? • Allow us to hire a firm to determine: • Is it feasible to move Town Hall functions to the Courthouse Corridor? • Is it feasible to move School Administration functions to the Courthouse Corridor? • Does it make more sense to move School Administration to 11 Lincoln Street? • What’s the best use for any vacated public buildings? • What are current and future space and parking needs? • What will these options cost?

  6. What’s Next? Milestones and Hurdles • Define scope of Feasibility Bid – April 2013 • 1820 Review Team established – April 2013 • Feasibility Bid advertised – May 2013 • Architectural Firm Selected by Designer Selection Board– June 2013 • Feasibility Study with Space Needs and Cost Estimates Completed – Fall 2013 • If Concept is possible – October 25, 2013 Town Meeting Articles for Design, Development and Construction and Owner’s Project Manager

  7. 1820 Court House Corridor Public Parking Areas Former Police Station Commissioners Building Court House Burial Hill School Street to Town Square “Downtown”

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