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Imagination & Innovation in Action

Imagination & Innovation in Action. Summit 09, Banff Jennifer Martin. The New TELUS World of Science. Transforming, Engaging, Inspiring, Connecting. Background…. $160M project $21M to raise Completion late 2011. City of Calgary Province of Alberta Government of Canada

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Imagination & Innovation in Action

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  1. Imagination & Innovation in Action Summit 09, Banff Jennifer Martin

  2. The New TELUS World of Science Transforming, Engaging, Inspiring, Connecting

  3. Background… $160M project $21M to raise Completion late 2011 City of Calgary Province of Alberta Government of Canada TELUS, Devon Canada, Suncor Energy, Werklund Foundation, NOVA Chemicals, TD Bank Financial Group

  4. Background… Explore and understand the fundamentals – experiment & play Supporting next-generation innovation and workforce skills Unravelling the complexity of 21st century issues and challenges Children & their Families Teens Adults

  5. Success measures … • 500,000 people will visit us annually • Another 1 million online • Another 50,000 offsite • 200,000 through the Dome theatre a year • 100,000 school children in curriculum-based programs • on-site and through remote connections

  6. Where… Image of site from above A prime location, easily accessible

  7. Where… the redevelopment of a brownfield site

  8. What … Double the square footage of the existing centre LEED Gold – Public Infrastructure – 21st Century Science Centre

  9. What… • Qualities: • flexibility (built with change in mind) • functionality (time shifting – teens) • aesthetics – scrim and roof, interior design • sustainable & revenue generating

  10. In all spaces… • Emphasis is on: • changeability • currency (e.g. highlighting local discoveries) • partnerships & collaboration • technology as an enabler (e.g. distance learning) • a presence as well as a place

  11. Digital Technology… • LEED and more • Mission – to cultivate imagination leading to innovation • Public Expectation – where they are and are going • Government funding requirements Technology to what end? Current, relevant and changing science content Develop ongoing relationship with our audiences Run and efficient & effective operation Action Knowledge Public Awareness

  12. Digital Technology… Operating $ Capital $ Public Interpretation & Support • The major questions we need to answer: • Capital Costs • Operating Costs • Public Interpretation & Public Support

  13. The New TELUS World of Science Transforming, Engaging, Inspiring, Connecting

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