This unique partnership has come together under the leadership of Mayor Woodrow Stanley. Mayor Stanley was able to bring together a number of key downtown stakeholders willing to support the restoration and reuse of the Capitol Theatre. The Partnership represents a balanced mix of private and public sector interests. The partnership will undertake a feasibility study to determine the potential for a renovated and active Capitol Theatre and the role it may play in revitalizing the city’s downtown. A renovated Capitol Theatre could become the home to a variety of popular entertainment attractions, provide a venue for local arts organizations and spark growth in downtown with the addition of restaurants, clubs, cafes and a mix of commercial activity. The task presently before the partnership is to carry out a systematic examination that will determine the need for a renovated Capitol Theatre, the type of activities the theatre will host, and cost and economic impact the theatre may have on downtown and the greater Flint area.
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