Summary
A $174 million expansion adding a music academy, recital hall, and rooftop venue, financed by up to $166 million in tax-exempt bonds. The city is only the conduit issuer — not responsible for repayment. Recommended to full council, 3-0.
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Last discussed Apr 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
No city money at risk — the bonds are repaid solely from Music Hall revenues.
Music students, audiences, downtown businesses, and 446 projected jobs.
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Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee
A $174 million expansion adding a music academy, recital hall, and rooftop venue, financed by up to $166 million in tax-exempt bonds. The city is only the conduit issuer — not responsible for repayment. Recommended to full council, 3-0.
City Council Formal Session
The council approved the amended project plan and EDC bond issuance for Music Hall's expansion — a new 108,000-square-foot building with venues and a music academy, expected to add 446 jobs and double annual events.
Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee
The DEGC would serve as conduit issuer for 501(c)(3) bonds for Music Hall's 108,000-square-foot expansion — no city obligation, but a public hearing must be reset because the project plan was amended and restated.
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