Page 12 - Boca Exposure - November '23

Page 12, Boca Exposure
Boca’s Center For Arts And Innovation

Selects Internationally Acclaimed Architect Renzo Piano

The Center for Arts and Innovation, a multimillion-dollar year (more than $30 million in value) and
creative campus set to redefine downtown Boca Raton and signaling the critical importance of this project
establish a global hub for creative excellence, has selected for the future of the city. Once operational, the
the renowned Pritzker Architecture Prize-winning architect center is estimated to create more than $1.3
Renzo Piano to design its forthcoming structure and billion in overall economic impact in the area
performance spaces. within its first five years, both from retained
With Piano accepting only two to three new commissions direct, indirect and induced spending and
a year, this partnership is a testament of the center’s mission more than half a million new annual visitors to
to transform Boca Raton into an internationally recognized the city. The center, coupled with other major
destination for culture and technology, create a tremendous capital improvements to the downtown area
point of pride for residents, and reinvigorate the city’s rich in recent years – including the Brightline light
history of innovation. rail station across the street – is expected to
The center will distinguish itself from any cultural venue catalyze further investments that will continue
across South Florida, encompassing versatile performance enhancing the city as a whole.
spaces, an innovation incubator lab for entrepreneurial “The center has the promise of providing Andrea Virgin, Antoine Chaaya, Dick Schmidt, Mayor Scott Singer,
empowerment, and educational spaces for STEAM access to creativity, innovation, educational Councilwoman Yvette Drucker, Councilwoman Fran Nachlas
programming. The center will meet a diverse breadth of opportunities, inspiration and resources to
community needs, drive economic growth and attract new, inspire a new wave of entrepreneurs, creators and ideas,” points Boca’s Center For Arts And Innovation on page 13
discovery-seeking visitors to downtown Boca Raton.
Piano’s prestigious firm, Renzo Piano Building Workshop
(RPBW), commenced work last month. The team plans to Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center • Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Center
break ground in 2025, Boca Raton’s centennial year.
“Over the past five years, leaders in Boca Raton and the
region have dedicated their time, effort and resources to make Holiday Magic
today’s historic announcement possible,” says Andrea Virgin,
chair and CEO of the center. “The international interest and Takes the Stage in Boca Raton!
ultimate selection of one of the world’s greatest design architects
underscores not only the global significance of this project, but
the enormity of our supporters’ courage, vision, and generosity.”
“The center’s differentiating promise to integrate advanced
technology and to function as a site for research and development
– not only in the arts, but also between the arts and other sectors –
is an unrivaled opportunity for Boca Raton,” added Ken Griffin,
founder and CEO of Citadel and a South Florida native.
Initiated as a project in 2018, the center was conceptualized DECEMBER 25, 4:00 PM
to fill a 60-mile gap in creative infrastructure along Florida’s Aaron Kula and the
Gold Coast. Its landmark placement at the north end of Mizner Klezmer Company Jazz Orchestra
Park, next to the Boca Raton Museum of Art, realizes the A Very Jewish Concert on Christmas Day
original vision of establishing a cultural hub in Boca Raton’s NOV 29 - DEC 10 JAN 3-20 FEB 4-24
downtown core, where 40 percent of the land was earmarked
for such a purpose, despite only portions of that initial dream
having become a reality.
Community members have collectively contributed tens
of millions of dollars in early operational and capital support,
providing a strong foundation that has seeded the work to date JANUARY 1, 2:00 PM
and will continue anchoring design efforts into the future.
“Innovation is a deep-rooted tradition in South Florida, MAR 13-24 APR 2-3 The Adams Family performs
including IBM’s flagship in Boca Raton,” noted Matt The Magic of Andrew Lloyd Webber
Cimaglia, board member for the center and the CEO of Alteon.
io. “Having grown up in the city, I can attest to its inspirational For tickets, call 561-464-3086 or visit levisjcc.org/sandler
power to fuel discovery and achievement across art, business,
culture and technology. The center will reflect, harness and Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center • Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Center • Toby & Leon Cooperman Campus
21050 95th Avenue S., Boca Raton, FL 33428
fuel that uniquely innovative spirit.”
In October 2022, the City of Boca Raton formally approved
the center’s mission, granting a 94-year ground lease at $1 per

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