Allegro led a comprehensive three-phase Location Strategy and Scenario Analysis, beginning with a robust community engagement process to ensure alignment with local needs and aspirations.
Phase I – Community Engagement included the design and distribution of a regional community survey in collaboration with local partners, the facilitation of 19 stakeholder interview sessions with over 100 participants representing diverse community groups, and regular meetings with a working group and the museum board to guide the process and gather local insights.
Phase II – Design Translation synthesized community input into a comprehensive building program. During this phase, Allegro developed space requirements and functional priorities for the future museum facility and identified key programmatic elements such as educational spaces, public amenities, and support areas.
Phase III – Scenario Modeling involved the creation and analysis of three distinct real estate scenarios, including renovating and expanding the existing facility, renovating the existing facility and developing a downtown annex, and relocating entirely to a new downtown site. Allegro modeled the financial, operational, and spatial implications for each scenario to support informed decision-making.
