Nothing new to report, but I came across the best rendered floor plans yet of what
MH35 is proposing for the old Moncton High School.
Project Benefits
Financial: The MH35 Centre is for the financial benefit of our community, not a private corporation, and decisions are made by our citizens for the betterment of our children and our grandchildren.
Restoration and Preservation: Repurposing this building paid for by the citizens of Moncton and built by excellent craftsmen will enable the continued use of it by our residents and a source of community pride for another 80 years.
Library Rejuvenation: The inclusion of the City of Moncton library will add to MH35’s Mission Statement of encouraging arts, education and culture, and would reinvigorate the library.
Historical Legacy: The historical nature of the structure has an emotional attachment to our citizens as well as past graduates and educators. This project will put Moncton at the forefront of municipal efforts throughout the country to celebrate heritage and preserve historic buildings.
Innovation: The redevelopment could be another example of what our community is known for; punching above its weight class and its can-do attitude.
Culture: The MH35 Theatre will become the largest Performing Arts in the Atlantic Region, even larger than the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium in Halifax and the Confederation Theatre in Charlottetown. A redeveloped 1,140 seat Theatre would be available for the community without any financial debt. The MH35 Theatre will bring a completely new level of performing arts to the citizens of Moncton and put Moncton on the national performing theatre circuit.
Extending the Downtown: The MH35 Centre would breathe new life into this residential area, and will become another cultural and educational component of the area, which already includes Resurgo Place, Theatre L’Escaouette and the Aberdeen Cultural Centre.
Tax Revenue: The MH35 Centre coupled with the proposed library move will create additional direct tax revenue to the city.
Ample Parking: The location of MH35 and its free adjacent parking for all types of transportation will enhance the number of visits to the development and the library in particular.
Expertise: The MH35 Centre has been developed by qualified community leaders over the past twenty months who have extensive experience in real estate development, construction, school repurposing, politics, and community service. The best interests of Moncton are foremost in their endeavors.