What: Briefing by Emily Labows (Cultural Affairs Director) on the Mayor's Advisory Panel for the MOCA site at 2200 Parks Avenue.
Where it stands: Staff recommended starting a request for proposals (RFP) that incorporates the panel's principles; the alternatives were no action or other direction.
Details
The panel was convened in June 2026 and held a community listening session July 27, 2026.
Six guiding principles: arts and cultural identity; community benefit and public access; financial sustainability (revenue-neutral, no ongoing City operating subsidy); an active, multi-use destination; building preservation and site activation, with a link to the ViBe Creative District; and partnerships.