CSO ready to pitch in for improvements
Denver's citizens are fortunate to enjoy an outstanding collection of public
facilities, from Denver International Airport and the Colorado Convention Center
to sports arenas and cultural venues. Each of these contributes to the economic
vitality of the region. The renovation of city-owned Boettcher Concert Hall and
the creation of a new symphony center completes a vital part of this collection
of exceptional public facilities.
The extensive evaluation of the Infrastructure Priorities Task Force determined
that the renovation and expansion of this dated city facility, along with the
many other improvements comprising the eight bond issues, was a need for the
city of Denver. A new symphony center, complete with education and meeting
space, will give the city of Denver an opportunity to leverage bond funds for a
substantial private investment.
As a tenant in Boettcher Concert Hall, the Colorado Symphony Orchestra is
willing to donate $30 million for this public project.
Furthermore, the CSO will raise an additional $25 million in endowment for a
total of $55 million in private dollars raised. The CSO is proud to partner with
the city to truly make this a better Denver.
Douglas W. Adams
President and CEO, Colorado Symphony Orchestra
Denver
You need MORE than $55 million??????
Posted by clyde on October 18, 2007 02:16 AMjust remember money talks and bull s walks.
show us the money
Posted by on October 18, 2007 08:31 AMCan someone explain to me what is so enjoyable about DIA? It's an airport, the only time you go there is to fly away or come back. Does anyone really enjoy paying the outrageous prices for food? Not to mention the security lines most times are 30+ minutes. Has anyone ever gone to DIA for the day just to go and hang out? Yet we always hear from the city "leaders" how enjoyable it is. How about they spend a few nights there like last winter when the place shut down due to snow. So much for a $5 billion "all weather" airport.
The only time I've gone the convention center is for the Auto Show, and shelled out $12-15 bucks doing so. As for the sports arenas, expect to drop $100 bucks a person easily. That's expensive enjoyment.
When do we say enough? When do we reprioritize where money is spent? The state collects more than $500 million dollars a year from the gas tax alone, where's this money going? Yet the city is asking for more money to fix roads. I get the city/state thing, but there's got to be a better way to use the funds.
When do we stop forcing the general populous to "pay" for things a miniscule portion of the population "enjoy"? Why can't private funds be used to fund these "cultural" needs entirely? They'd sure be run better and more efficiently, than any "city" beaurocracy could ever do...
Posted by on October 18, 2007 09:49 AMRead my lips..."No new taxes." After income, gas, retail, and other assorted taxes, I would bet the average American pays 50% of their income to the government. Now if you like how it's being spent, good for you. I for one am sick of it. Even as a non-smoker, I voted no on the increased tobacco taxes.NO NEW TAXES until they learn to spend it right!
Posted by TMR on October 18, 2007 11:57 AM