Anna,
The Association of Children's Museums' quarterly journal Hand to Hand
published an article in 1990, "Making the Case: What Children's Museums Have
to Offer Downtown Revitalization Efforts" written by museum consultants Gail
Dexter Lord and Ted Silberberg. Though the article is several years old and
addresses children's museums specificially, it is a great evaluation of the
"what's in it for me?" question on all sides-the benefits for the museum,
the developers, the other retailers an institutions involved, and the city.
The article also outlines a process of negotiating with city officials. Let
me know if you're interested in purchasing this back issue (cost is $20 +$3
s&h for non-members of ACM).
In the way of statistics, children's museums are experienced partners in
such projects. In the Association of Children's Museums' most recent
statistical survey of the field, 69 children's museums reported involvement
in a downtown revitalization project (over 32% of ACM's institutional
members). Hope this helps. I'd be interested to know of other research
that you find, also.
Sara Habich
Association Assistant
Association of Children's Museums
1300 L Street NW, Suite 975
Washington, DC 20005
(p) 202/898-1080
(f) 202/898-1086
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Mark your calendars! InterActivity 2003 set for May 1-3, 2003 in Houston,
Texas!
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I would also be very interested in the responses. Thank you!
Lisa A. Yoshihara
Curator
Art in Public Places Program
State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
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> Greetings from the Pacific Northwest!!
> We are 10 months away from opening our new building and I'm being asked
to
> discuss our part of the redevelopment of the city's downtown area. I'm
> looking for any recent articles or research on museums as the catalyst
for
> redevelopment. Also, if you have any personal experience with this
> phenomena, I would like to hear your stories.
> Thanks!
>
> ANNA M. CASTILLO
> Curator of Education
>
> Tacoma Art Museum
> 1123 Pacific Avenue
> Tacoma, Washington 98402
> tel: 253.272.4258 x3026
> fax: 253.627.1898
> e-mail: [log in to unmask]
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> www.TacomaArtMuseum.org
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