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Asian American Resource Center Phase 2 Community Survey

Asian American Resource Center Phase 2 Community Survey

The Asian American Resource Center (AARC) Phase 2 Improvement Project has begun. This project aims to add a live performance theater and additional spaces such as an art gallery, multipurpose area, parking, and site improvements. These options come from the 2019 Facility Expansion Plan adopted by City Council.

Answers to the questions below will help guide the project team in designing a building that will better serve the Asian American community. 

1. The AARC's mission is to create a space of belonging and healing for Asian American communities in Austin and beyond. How do you feel the new building will help fulfill this mission?

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2. How would you use a live performance theater?

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3. How would you like the new building to look and feel?

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4. How would you like to access both buildings, the current AARC and the new building?

Connected by physical structure so you can walk straight from the main building
38%
Multiple entrances closer to different parts of facility
29%
Separate from the main building to keep the space around it open
25%
Should be one main entrance to entire facility
7%
Other
0%
Closed to responses | 55 Responses

5. How often will you come to the AARC within a year to visit or use the new live performance theater building or additional spaces?

More often
90%
The same as I do now
10%
Less often
0%
Closed to responses | 58 Responses

6. What types of performances would you like to see or participate in at the new theater? (Choose all that apply)

Cultural Performances
85%
Music
82%
Cultural Festivals
82%
Dance
74%
Theater
64%
Film
59%
Author or Artist Talks
52%
Comedy or Improv
39%
Other
13%
Closed to responses | 61 Responses

7. If you hope to host events in the new theater, what size of audience would be ideal?

151 to 200 people
22%
More than 300 people
22%
101 to 150 people
20%
201 to 300 people
20%
51 to 100 people
8%
Fewer than 50 people
7%
Closed to responses | 59 Responses

8. If you host events, how many people might need to use a dressing room backstage? (Choose one)

16 to 20
39%
11-15
29%
6 to 10
24%
Fewer than 5
8%
More (please specify)
0%
Closed to responses | 49 Responses

9. What types of exhibitions would you like to see in the art gallery?

2D art: Photography, Paintings, etc.
76%
Historic exhibits or Archives
72%
Mixed media or experimental artwork
64%
Sculptures
50%
Large scale installations
43%
Digital Works
43%
Other ideas
12%
Closed to responses | 58 Responses

11. What activities would you like to happen in the multipurpose space?

Classes (music lessons, dance)
77%
Rehearsal space (Dance, Theater, etc.)
72%
Small performances
66%
Gallery activities (art workshops, etc.)
54%
Additional space during theater events (dressing rooms, green room, etc.)
49%
Recording Studio
36%
Filming/Recording
36%
Other ideas
7%
Closed to responses | 61 Responses

10. If you host events, what other kind of things in the facility would be helpful? (Choose all that apply)

Catering kitchen
70%
Drop-off area in front of the building
64%
Large lobby
54%
Loading dock
52%
Outdoor area adjacent to building
48%
Other (specify)
11%
Closed to responses | 56 Responses

12. Which space do you see yourself visiting or using the most?

Performing arts theater
45%
All of them
40%
Multipurpose space
11%
Art gallery
4%
Not sure
0%
Closed to responses | 55 Responses