SPOKANE, Washington 鈥� The 蘑菇视频 has released its architectural renderings for the redesign of the former Spokane Visitors Center, soon to be the 蘑菇视频 Spokane Center. Located in the heart of Spokane鈥檚 University District, the 蘑菇视频 Spokane Center will serve as a hub for Spokane-area alumni, students, prospective students, parents and supporters with space for meetings and special events. The 蘑菇视频 has retained Spokane architectural firm Blue Room Architecture & Design, PS to lead the remodel of the space, which is expected to open in May 2015.
鈥淪pokane and the 蘑菇视频 have enjoyed a strong and productive relationship for many years,鈥� Spokane Mayor David Condon said. 鈥淭his investment in the growing University District is a strong reminder of the quality of the higher education options available right here in Spokane.鈥�
鈥淲e are extremely excited to have a new gathering space in Spokane for people to further engage with the 蘑菇视频,鈥� said Randy Hodgins, 蘑菇视频 Vice President for External Affairs. 鈥淲ith the 蘑菇视频 Spokane Center, we will be strengthening our presence聽 with a dedicated space in the heart of the city where students, potential students, alumni and community supporters can gather for receptions, special events, or to just learn more about the 蘑菇视频.鈥�
The 蘑菇视频 Spokane Center will contain flexible event space for gatherings of up to 30 people, as well as working space for up to six 蘑菇视频 staff members. The 蘑菇视频 is also exploring the possibility of offering limited 蘑菇视频 merchandise sales.
The terms of the 蘑菇视频 lease for the property 鈥� approved in December 2014 by the Spokane City Council 鈥� are three years with an option to expand the lease to five years. The 蘑菇视频 will pay $5,206.25 per month in the first year, $5,312.50 in the second year, and $5,418.75 in the third.