Ron kimble, Urban Environments Built on Innovative Thinking

1. Urban Land Institute
Levine Center for the Arts
May 9, 2012

3. John S. and James L. Knight Theater
The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

4. + “Firebird”

5. The Mint Museum Uptown

6. The Harvey B. Gantt Center for
African‐American Arts+Culture

7. The Duke Energy Center
Duke Energy Center

9. Major Partners in the Process
Primary Others
• Wachovia / Wells Fargo • Mecklenburg Towns
• City of Charlotte • Bank of America
• Mecklenburg County • Duke Energy
• Arts and Science Council • Private Contributors
• Arts and Cultural Affiliates • Attorneys
• State of North Carolina • Architects
• Chamber of Commerce • Contractors
• Tourism Groups

12. Critical Agreement Terms
• Purchase Price • Design Approval
• Property Tax Guarantee • Minority/Women’s Business Goals
• Construction Period Financing • Go Dark and Relocation Events
• Permanent Public Financing • Bechtler Art Agreement
• Acquisition Terms/Schedule • Privately Funded Operating
Endowment
• Termination Rights