DLR Presentation Recap | 6 Potential Reuse Opportunities for The Rivoli
On September 23, 2019, DLR Group conducted a presentation for the community at the John Boner Neighborhood Center based on their findings from research, community conversations, and comparable historic theatre reuse concepts.
On September 23, 2019, DLR Group conducted a presentation for the community at the John Boner Neighborhood Center based on their findings from research, community conversations, and comparable historic theatre reuse concepts. Six possible reuse scenarios for the Rivoli were presented, which included themes focusing on: Children, Food & Drink, Sports, Entertainment, Education & Business, Health & Wellness. Click here to view the community presentation.
You're Invited | Rivoli Reuse Community Presentation + Input + Rivoli Tours
September 23 - 25, 2019, we're hosting a series of events that will help us shape the future of The Rivoli and we hope you'll join us!
September 23 - 25, 2019, we're hosting a series of events that will help us shape the future of The Rivoli and we hope you'll join us!
Community Presentation
Rivoli Reuse Findings + 6 Reuse Ideas
Date + Time
Sept. 23, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Location Boner Center
2236 E 10th Street Indianapolis, IN 46201
Presentation Includes: • A summary of community outreach, research and findings to date • Examples of comparable historic theatre reuse projects in other cities • An overview of (6) Rivoli reuse themes that ha
ve emerged from community input • Visual renderings of each of the 6 possible reuse scenarios • Additional community input opportunities
Can’t attend this community presentation? Stop by our Rivoli Reuse Headquarters at 3202 E. 10th St., Indy 46201 on September 24 or 25 anytime between 11am-7:30pm. ‘
See the possible reuse plans for the Rivoli and share your input on six different possible reuse ideas.
Let us know if you're planning on attending
Rivoli Reuse Rindings + Six Reuse Ideas
Date + Time
Sept. 24 + 25, 11 A.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Location Rivoli Reuse Headquarters
3202 E. 10th St., Indy
Rivoli Reuse | We want your input! 6 themes for the reuse of the Rivoli have emerged from community conversations.
Drop into our Reuse Headquarters anytime between 11 A.M.-7:30 P.M. on September 24 + 25 to see the ideas and share your thoughts. Stay as little or as long as you like.
Tour the Rivoli Rivoli Tours will be offered every hour on the hour between 11am-7:30pm (Limit: 15 people/tour).
We strongly recommend booking a tour time in advance.
Rivoli Reuse Community Visioning Event Recap
On June 22, 2019, John Boner Neighborhood Centers Hosted a Community Visioning Event for the Rivoli. Organizers wanted to hear directly from residents about their dreams and big ideas for the reuse of the Rivoli.
On June 22, 2019, John Boner Neighborhood Centers Hosted a Community Visioning Event for the Rivoli. Organizers wanted to hear directly from residents about their dreams and big ideas for the reuse of the Rivoli. We were excited to invite our Rivoli Reuse partner, DLR Group to Indianapolis to facilitate the event.
The evening was structured like an open house and participants were invited to visit several activity stations throughout the evening. One of the stations had a blank floor plan of the building and invited participants to draw their ideas for the space. Click here for a link to the blank floor plan.
DLR Group to Lead Rivoli Reuse Study
Through a competitive Request for Proposal Process DLR Group was selected as the firm retained to lead the Rivoli Reuse Study. This work is funded by a grant that the John Boner Neighborhood Centers received from Lilly Endowment in December 2018.
Through a competitive Request for Proposal Process DLR Group was selected as the firm retained to lead the Rivoli Reuse Study. This work is funded by a grant that the John Boner Neighborhood Centers received from Lilly Endowment in December 2018.
Through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process, John Boner Neighborhood Centers retained DLR Group to complete the feasibility study for the Rivoli which includes the following specific tasks:
Assess the viability of, and potential for, reactivating the Rivoli Theatre based on the existing market, user demand, facility supply, and potential benefits and impacts
Identify 3 to 5 case studies of facilities comparable to the Rivoli Theatre in communities like the Near Eastside and East 10th Street corridor, highlighting lessons learned and keys to success
Develop 5 to 7 reuse scenarios for the Rivoli Theatre, including potential partners, space plans, basic operating proformas, and capital cost estimates
Select a concept and create a business plan for operations, schematic drawings, and capital cost estimates
Develop an approach to connect the Rivoli Theatre and other Near Eastside community assets and planning efforts on the western edge of the 10th Street Corridor and Massachusetts Avenue
You can read the full DLR scope of work here.