Community Corner
Design Review Approves Novato Theater Preliminary Design Plans
The historic downtown Novato Theater has been closed for 20 years. With continued community support, it will be rebuilt as a community cultural center.
At the Wednesday, March 5th Novato Design Review Committee hearing, members voted unanimously to approve the preliminary designs for renovating the Downtown Novato Theater. The designs were created and submitted by local architect Dan Macdonald of Daniel Macdonald AIA Architects.
The committee praised Macdonald for his plans, his commitment to keep the historic character and enhance it further with additional design elements. Macdonald and team were overwhelmed by the support of the City of Novato and particularly of the Design Review Commission's unanimous approval of the Novato Theater design.
He went on to say "We are proud to be architects for this fantastic local project that will enhance and enliven our downtown. The late Art Deco façade and interiors will be a Novato landmark for years to come. Congratulations to all the contributors on this milestone event and to this great cause!"
Next steps include; start the construction documents, apply for building permits and then commence with construction. Brian Proteau of Arntz Builders noted “as we move further into the construction phase, we look forward to continuing our partnership with the Novato Theater team and all the community partners working to get the theater open!”
The historic downtown Novato Theater has been closed for 20 years. With continued community support, it will be rebuilt as a community cultural center where live music, performing arts such as live theater and dance recitals, simulcast showing of live opera, Broadway shows, sports events, as well as a daily film program will have a year round venue. It will be open 7 days a week, 365 days a year and will be available to rent for meetings, private events and educational outreach programming.
All proceeds from fundraising events will benefit the Novato Theater, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit public benefit corporation that is leading the rebuilding and operation of the historic downtown Novato Theater. All contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. To donate or for more information, visit us online at www.novatotheater.net or contact us at info@novatotheater.net.
