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• The existing buildings (Jacoe Store, Tomeo House, and Jordinelli House) will each be given a <br />more distinct focus so that each will contribute to telling Louisville's story in a more <br />functional way and more exhibit space will be created <br />• This full Needs Assessment report can be viewed at the Museum's website and will be a <br />major component of the Museum Master Plan to be adopted later in 2015 <br />3. Positive outcomes of making the recommended improvements to the Museum campus: <br />• This will help to further strengthen downtown Louisville and provide a focal point <br />• With this being the only tourist attraction currently in Louisville, this is an opportunity to <br />expand visitorship and usage and to tell the story of Louisville <br />• City is considering a name change to Louisville Visitor Center & Historical Museum <br />• Museum's location on Main Street can become a major advantage due to the pedestrian <br />underpass /gateway on South Street that will channel people right to the Museum's door <br />• Museum staff & volunteers will continue to emphasize personal interactions with visitors <br />and the sharing of stories — the things we want people to remember about Louisville <br />• This will increase connections and contacts among groups of people <br />• The gathering space could be made available to other community groups as a City meeting <br />space with ADA access <br />• We can focus on the Museum being the northern anchor of the downtown business district <br />• The outdoor space between the Jacoe Store and Jordinelli House will be the site of public <br />events and programs and, potentially, private events <br />• The improvements will enhance the reputation of the Louisville Historical Museum for all <br />citizens of Louisville as well as visitors from elsewhere <br />4. How to pay for the new Community House and the other recommended improvements? <br />• The Needs Assessment report gave an estimated a cost of $3.47 million for the design and <br />construction of the Community House and the improvements to the existing historical <br />buildings and the campus <br />• We are working with the Louisville History Foundation to identify funding possibilities. These <br />will likely include corporate and individual donations, City funding, and grant funding. <br />2 <br />