The addition of a civic center in Red Wing could provide many positive opportunities for the community and the surrounding region:
- An exhibition hall for conventions and sporting events
- A central hub for retail, business, art, recreation, and education
- Emphasis around the history, culture, and natural environment of the region
- Opportunities for investment and economic growth
- Thousands of potential new customers downtown
There are several programmatic options for a facility this large. Here is a look at what we feel are important components to a civic center:
- Ballroom and breakout seminar rooms
- Commercial kitchen
- Exhibition hall for conventions and sporting events with retractable bleachers
- Center for community education
- Parking lot or garage
- Attached hotel
- Restaurant and lounge
- Home for social and service clubs
- Museums for art, culture, and history
- Red Wing showcase for products manufactured locally
- Red Wing network hub for business, education, and industry
- Residential housing
