508 Park: A Project of The Stewpot of First Presbyterian Church

Memorandum
DATE
TO
SUBJECT
CITY OF DALLAS
May 18, 2012
Members of the Arts, Culture & Libraries Committee:
Ann Margolin (Chair), Delia Jasso (Vice Chair), Jerry Allen, Tennell Atkins, Vonciel Jones Hill
508 Park: A Project of The Stewpot of First Presbyterian Church
On Monday, May 21, 2012 the committee will be briefed on “508 Park: A Project of The Stewpot
of First Presbyterian Church.” Briefing materials are attached for your review.
If you have any questions, or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact
me.
Joey Zapata
Assistant City Manager
cc:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Mary K. Suhm, City Manager
Thomas P. Perkins, Jr., City Attorney
Craig D. Kinton, City Auditor
Rosa A. Rios, City Secretary
C. Victor Lander, Administrative Judge
A.C. Gonzalez, First Assistant City Manager
Ryan S. Evans, Assistant City Manager
Jill A. Jordan, P.E., Assistant City Manager
Forest E. Turner, Assistant City Manager
Jeanne Chipperfield, Chief Financial Officer
Stephanie Cooper, Assistant to the City Manager
“Dallas, The City That Works: Diverse, Vibrant and Progressive”
Ready
For
Restoration
508 Park is an innovative
508 Park is an innovative outreach program of The
Stewpot and the First Presbyterian Church of Dallas
that seeks to bring together people of all cultures
through communication, education, music, and art.
Supported Programming
General Use Facilities
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• Music Academy, jointly developed by:
• FPC Dallas
• Dallas Wind Symphony
• Dallas Chamber Orchestra
• The Stewpot’s Open Art Program
Studios and Gallery
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Community Garden
Recording Education
Concert Series
The Museum of Street Culture
photo by Alan Govenar
Amphitheater
Roof Deck
Penthouse Room
Event Space
Multiuse Classrooms
Music Studio
Music Library
Coffee Bar
Garden Picnic Arbor
Painting and Pottery
Studios
Green Project Features
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New Building Insulation
High Efficiency Lighting
Grid Connected Solar Arbor
Rain Water Harvesting
www.508park.org
Working Objectives for 508 Park
Expand the Community Ministries-based
ministry and outreach to the homeless and
inner city children
Develop understanding and foster creativity
through the Music Academy education
Integrate The Stewpot's support of homeless
artists
Preserve a building that the world music
community cares deeply about
Preserve an important part of the musical
history of Dallas
Preserve the architectural diversity of Dallas
Support an important cultural attraction in
downtown Dallas
Support downtown Dallas redevelopment
www.508park.org