Summary
The City of Danville, Virginia is seeking proposals from qualified firms to conduct a feasibility study aimed at transforming the historic City Auditorium into a Cultural Arts Center to enhance community engagement, promote tourism, and support downtown economic development. The study comprises two phases: Phase One covers investigation and needs assessment including background research, community benefits analysis, and an assessment workshop, while Phase Two encompasses business planning with comparable venue research, programming, governance and operations structures, staffing, a five-year pro-forma operating budget, and an economic impact analysis. The period of performance is May 2026 through December 2026 with work performed at the City Auditorium in downtown Danville, Virginia.