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Optimize the use of the Cathedral’s land assets
Use an approach which meets the Cathedral’s revenue and civic goals
without
compromising the architectural integrity of the existing cathedral. |
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Generate an ongoing revenue stream
The Cathedral is seeking a revenue stream that will endow many of the
church programs and activities currently constrained by funding availability. |
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Complete the Cathedral in the spirit of the original design
It is a goal to add the Chancel, north Transept, and a tower in the spirit of
the original design. Seismic retrofitting of the existing structures and other
updates and improvements may also be required. |
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Remain both a physical and spiritual cornerstone for the community
The vision for the Cathedral is that the resulting structures compliment the
park-front neighborhood with an architectural statement and the congregation,
as a result, continues to nurture its relationship with the neighborhood and
related civic and religious organizations. |
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Provide efficient and effective space for present and future Cathedral use:
Approximately 15,000 square
feet of new offices (Cathedral and Diocese),
classrooms, meeting rooms, and storage is anticipated following the
demolition of the current administration building. In addition, a gallery
and niche provisions for the visual arts, a garden and or cloister areas
for contemplative and memorial purposes, adequate parking for Cathedral
clergy, staff and visitors. |
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Participate in the national Episcopal church energy management mandate through
energy efficient design and the use of renewable energy sources |
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Address the issue of affordable housing in the Cathedral neighborhood |
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Minimize the risk to the Cathedral and pursue a timely project schedule |
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Originally designed
in 1928 by Phillip Frohman, St. Paul’s wishes to
complete the renovations in the spirit of the Cathedrals’ original
design.
Planned improvements include a new wing, extending
the Cathedral to 6th Avenue, a lantern above the eastern
transept, and a tower on 5th Avenue.
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