25.10.10

Fort Ord: East Garrison Arts District

As of October 2010:


CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE UNDER REVIEW
FOR ARTS DISTRICT AT EAST GARRISON

Carmel, California: Oct. '10

"The future of Arts Habitat is suddenly looking much brighter" said Arts Habitat president Martha Manson.

Recent discussions among representatives of Union Community Partners, Monterey County Supervisors and the Redevelopment Agency on the subject of East Garrison development have indicated a desire to reassess the construction schedule in order to move the project forward. 
Supervisors Parker and Potter announcing the good news
Supervisors Potter and Parker Announce New Committment from Union Community Partners


Following a meeting with Supervisors Jane Parker and Dave Potter on issues surrounding East Garrison development, Union Community Partners vice-president Jim Fletcherwrote a letter to Supervisor Potter showing willingness to "bring some element of the Arts District to fruition in conjunction with Phase I of the project."

At Arts Habitat's first annual art auction (AHA!) on October 16, the letter was read by Supervisor Potter to an audience of 75 people at the Carmel Woman's Club. Fletcher said he is "confident that there are efficient and effective ways to bring the needed infrastructure to portions of the planned Arts District in order to accelerate development of this critical amenity."

Supervisor Jane Parker and Congressman Sam Farr, both long-time supporters of Arts Habitat, were present and heartily endorsed Jim Fletcher's commitment.