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Project Description

The ACAC will be a state-of-the-art cultural facility dedicated to African history, dance, music, and the arts, offering:

  • Art Gallery & Exhibit Spaces showcasing African and African American art and cultural artifacts.

  • Indoor & Outdoor Performance Spaces for dance, music, and storytelling.

  • Classrooms & Workshop Studios for cultural education, drumming, and dance. 

  • Artist Residency & Studio Spaces to nurture creative expression.

  • Commercial Kitchen & Café for culinary experiences and community gatherings.

  • ADEFUA Administrative Offices to coordinate cultural programs and events.

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BUDGET

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Project
Background

ACAC’s Role in Integrating Culture, Art, Economic Stability and Anchoring Affordable Housing Efforts

The ACAC is located on a site with a deep 40-year legacy in the community and is positioned at the heart of the Rainier Valley Creative District, which unites five thriving neighborhoods: Columbia City, Hillman City, Brighton, Dunlap, and Rainier. The Rainier Valley Creative District (CD) is Seattle’s first state-designated Creative District,
established in 2018. This designation provides communities with tools and resources to strengthen economic development, increase tourism, preserve cultural diversity, and support affordable housing initiatives.

Project Timeline

 

Feasibility Study                               March-August 2024 (completed)


Design                                                         Jan 2025-March 2026


Permitting                                                Sept 2025-March 2026


Bidding and Negotiations          March 2026-April 2026


Construction Starts                          May 2026


Construction Complete                May 2027

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Hard Costs :
Building and Landscape (including contingency,                 $8,115,580.00
escalation and sales tax)

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Soft Costs:                                                                                                                    $811,004.00


Furnishings:                                                                                                                $145,000.00


Owners Contingency 10%                                                                              $935,360.00


Total Project Cost (Estimate):                                                                $10,288,962.00


Total Raised (as of February 2025)                                                         $1,619,032.00

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Total Needed:                                                                                                        $8,669,930.00

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Preliminary Construction Budget

Feasibility Summary

Fivedot Architects has worked closely with ADEFUA to design a facility that meets community needs while adhering to zoning and code requirements.
After an extensive feasibility study and stakeholder
engagement, it was determined that the best course of action is to construct a new facility on the site, replacing the existing structure.

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Completed Project Milestones:

  • Site Survey

  • Geotechnical Report

  • Arborist’s Report

  • Land Use & Building Code Analysis

  • Feasibility Study

  • 10% Schematic Design

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