[Vision2020] Possible businesses, possible location for arts colony

[Nils Peterson]

Interesting that Phil should toss these ideas in. When the CityRepair folks
came to Moscow http://moscowwiki.editme.com/CityRepair to do a workshop, one
of the areas that was explored was the south end of downtown, where Jackson
bends east to reach the new intersection with US95-- opposite the terminus
of Main St.

I have been musing since the workshop that an artist's colony, housed in an
interesting mix of 1-2 story, industrially-inspired buildings would be an
interesting use of the space. Fit the design to the industrial buildings in
the area, corrugated metal, multiple rooflines, etc.

My notion is the colony would have a courtyard in the center, and buildings
would line both the road and the creek. An entrance would face the Hwy 95-8
intersection (crosswalk needed). Vehicular entrance back where the RR goes
through (leave the RR tracks, they would be part of the ambiance). On the
creek side would be a place for a restaurant.

Perhaps a UI architecture class would take on this site and explore
something like this vision. I'd pitch in to help with a public jury of the
project.


On 11/19/05 9:46 AM, "vision2020-request at moscow.com"
<vision2020-request at moscow.com> wrote:

> Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2005 17:26:09 -0800
> From: "Phil Nisbet" <pcnisbet1 at hotmail.com>
> Subject: [Vision2020] Visual examples of possible businesses
> To: vision2020 at moscow.com
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> Here are a few possible models for people to look at on the net and think
> about.
> 
> The site below is from an artist who specializes in specialty tile, unique
> works that are quite stunning.
> 
> http://www.revivaltileworks.com/
> 
> If we can get more ceramic artists here, then Pomona California‚s idea of
> having a museum to feature works could be an excellent idea.
> 
> http://www.ceramicmuseum.org/
> 
> L and W Stone is a maker of tile, flag stone, and other decorative rock
> products.  They started their business in Clayton Idaho as four unemployed
> miners and it has grown to sales of tens of millions of dollars a year.
> 
> http://www.lwstonecorp.com/Scripts/Quarry.php
> 
> This is an example of a company that hosts wood carvers and gets their
> products to market.  They have some very amazing art and wonderful
> craftsmanship.
> 
> http://www.sonrisewoodcarving.com/page4.html
> 
> All of these have people who make living wages from craftsmanship.  Each is
> adding high value to a local product.  Both the Arts and high value crafts
> should have a place in our future here on the Palouse.
> 
> Phil Nisbet

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