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P a g e 22 o f 2 3 <br />Criterion 6 - Amount and Duration of Engagement <br /> <br /> <br />35. Please describe how you will <br />engage with and/or educate <br />project participants. <br />As the largest non-profit arts organization in Orange County, The <br />ArtsCenter holds a responsibility to serve as an example, not only <br />for small organizations but also for similar ones in the region. <br />With this opportunity to create a cutting edge and inclusive <br />community center, The ArtsCenter must share the process and <br />successes of creating an environmentally responsible center. The <br />designs and progress of the building will be tracked on TAC’s <br />website. TAC will continue to hold forums and engagements with <br />the community to share the progress and fine tune the plans for <br />the new building. During these meetings, the plans to reduce the <br />organization’s carbon footprint will be shared. Patrons of TAC will <br />be inspired to bring more green elements into their homes as <br />they learn of the impact of these initiatives. Other like-minded <br />organizations will have a source of inspiration to build upon with <br />their own green projects. Upon completion of the building, <br />statements can be placed throughout the building, educating <br />patrons on the green initiatives adopted as part of the new <br />ArtsCenter. <br /> <br />Regarding the lighting elements of this project, inviting patrons to <br />consider how lighting plays an important role in how they <br />respond to architecture. Lighting can bring an emotional value to <br />a building– it helps create an experience for those who occupy <br />the space. Whether it’s daylighting or artificial lighting, light <br />draws attention to textures, colors, and forms of a space. Vision <br />is the single most important sense through which people enjoy <br />architecture, and lighting enhances the way they perceive spaces. <br />TAC can educate their patrons on how the roller shades use <br />smart technology to react to the presence of heat producing <br />light. Education the public about the choice of lighting is <br />important. Not only will this proposed lighting save energy, it will <br />create a more welcoming building and can lead to the general <br />public incorporating this type of smart technology in their homes. <br /> <br />Regarding the proposed bike racks and charging stations, the <br />community will be encouraged to use environmentally <br />responsible travel modes to arrive at The ArtsCenter through <br />both their website and through word of mouth. Directly on bus <br />lines, the location will be shared through the transit companies’ <br />publications and websites. TAC will post on their website, the <br />availability of EV charging and bike charging as well as the ample <br />supply of bike racks. <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: FC54AC26-7897-4270-8EA1-D754CD59EA76