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APWA Project of the Year: Paramount Theater
Restoration
Sandy Pumphrey, PE, CFMProject Engineer II – Flood Mitigation
Today’s Presentation
• History of the Theater• 2008 Flood• Limiting the Damage• Where to start• Setting the Vision• Funding
• The Project– Environmental
Remediation– Repair– Hazard Mitigation– Historical Restoration– Improvements– Other Elements
• Lessons Learned
Today’s Presentation
• History of the Theater• 2008 Flood• Limiting the Damage• Where to start• Setting the Vision• Funding
• The Project– Environmental
Remediation– Repair– Hazard Mitigation– Historical Restoration– Improvements– Other Elements
• Lessons Learned
History
• Built in 1928 as the Capitol Theater
• Became Paramount in 1929
• Gifted to CR in 1975• Renovation in 1979• Renovation and
addition in 2003
Today’s Presentation
• History of the Theater• 2008 Flood• Limiting the Damage• Where to start• Setting the Vision• Funding
• The Project– Environmental
Remediation– Repair– Hazard Mitigation– Historical Restoration– Improvements– Other Elements
• Lessons Learned
2008 Flood
11/13/12
2008 Flood
2008 Flood
11/13/12
2008 Flood
2008 Flood
11/13/12
2008 Flood
• River at 31.12’ • Previous high 20’• Normal level 5’ – 10’
• Surpassed 500-year FIRM boundary in some areas.• 310 City Owned Buildings Damaged
• City Hall• 10 sq miles affected• 561 blocks affected• 7749 properties evacuated• $16m in damage to the Paramount Theater
11/13/12
Today’s Presentation
• History of the Theater• 2008 Flood• Limiting the Damage• Where to start• Setting the Vision• Funding
• The Project– Environmental
Remediation– Repair– Hazard Mitigation– Historical Restoration– Improvements– Other Elements
• Lessons Learned
Limiting the Damage
• Fighting mold and progressive water damage• Air stabilization
11/13/12
Today’s Presentation
• History of the Theater• 2008 Flood• Limiting the Damage• Where to start• Setting the Vision• Funding
• The Project– Environmental
Remediation– Repair– Hazard Mitigation– Historical Restoration– Improvements– Other Elements
• Lessons Learned
Where to start
• Community dialogue– For– Against
• Many Questions– Funding?– Flood Protection?– Historic Fabric?– Enhancements?
11/13/12
Today’s Presentation
• History of the Theater• 2008 Flood• Limiting the Damage• Where to start• Setting the Vision• Funding
• The Project– Environmental
Remediation– Repair– Hazard Mitigation– Historical Restoration– Improvements– Other Elements
• Lessons Learned
Setting the Vision
• Stakeholder Group• Design Team• Vision Setting Sessions
- Interviews- Historical Research
• Then the funding question
10/23/12
Setting the Vision
• Projects Objectives:• Improve patron experience• Improve seating comfort and accessibility• Improve sound quality• Enhance stage functions for all users• Increase orchestra pit capacity• Restore historic Wurlitzer Organ• Restore to SHPO standards• Relocate dressing rooms/HVAC to upper levels• Restore historic lighting, but with new technology
10/23/12
Today’s Presentation
• History of the Theater• 2008 Flood• Limiting the Damage• Where to start• Setting the Vision• Funding
• The Project– Environmental
Remediation– Repair– Hazard Mitigation– Historical Restoration– Improvements– Other Elements
• Lessons Learned
Funding
• FEMA Repair• FEMA Hazard Mitigation• FEMA Code Compliance• I-Jobs• State Historic Tax Credits• Federal Historic Tax Credits
10/23/12
Funding
10/23/12
Today’s Presentation
• History of the Theater• 2008 Flood• Limiting the Damage• Where to start• Setting the Vision• Funding
• The Project– Environmental
Remediation– Repair– Hazard Mitigation– Historical Restoration– Improvements– Other Elements
• Lessons Learned
Today’s Presentation
• History of the Theater• 2008 Flood• Limiting the Damage• Where to start• Setting the Vision• Funding
• The Project– Environmental
Remediation– Repair– Hazard Mitigation– Historical Restoration– Improvements– Other Elements
• Lessons Learned
Environmental Remediation
• Mold• Lead Paint• Asbestos
Today’s Presentation
• History of the Theater• 2008 Flood• Limiting the Damage• Where to start• Setting the Vision• Funding
• The Project– Environmental
Remediation– Repair– Hazard Mitigation– Historical Restoration– Improvements– Other Elements
• Lessons Learned
Repairs to Damaged Elements
11/13/12
Today’s Presentation
• History of the Theater• 2008 Flood• Limiting the Damage• Where to start• Setting the Vision• Funding
• The Project– Environmental
Remediation– Repair– Hazard Mitigation– Historical Restoration– Improvements– Other Elements
• Lessons Learned
Hazard Mitigation
11/13/12
Today’s Presentation
• History of the Theater• 2008 Flood• Limiting the Damage• Where to start• Setting the Vision• Funding
• The Project– Environmental
Remediation– Repair– Hazard Mitigation– Historical Restoration– Improvements– Other Elements
• Lessons Learned
Historical Restoration
Today’s Presentation
• History of the Theater• 2008 Flood• Limiting the Damage• Where to start• Setting the Vision• Funding
• The Project– Environmental
Remediation– Repair– Hazard Mitigation– Historical Restoration– Improvements– Other Elements
• Lessons Learned
Improvements• Stage Expansion• Backstage Access• Orchestra Pit Expansion• Seating – width and legroom• Audio Visual• Acoustic Enhancements• Electrical• HVAC• Concessions Area• Connection to Orchestra Iowa’s adjacent space• Backstage Amenities
Improvements
Today’s Presentation
• History of the Theater• 2008 Flood• Limiting the Damage• Where to start• Setting the Vision• Funding
• The Project– Environmental
Remediation– Repair– Hazard Mitigation– Historical Restoration– Improvements– Other Elements
• Lessons Learned
Other Elements
• Wurlitzer Organ• Marquee Sign• Tuckpointing
11/13/12
Today’s Presentation
• History of the Theater• 2008 Flood• Limiting the Damage• Where to start• Setting the Vision• Funding
• The Project– Environmental
Remediation– Repair– Hazard Mitigation– Historical Restoration– Improvements– Other Elements
• Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned
• Stakeholder Group• Set scope first, then secure funding• Explore Historic Tax Credits• Be creative with other funding sources• Get Community Buy-In• Mitigate against future disasters• DREAM BIG!
10/23/12
