Episode #2
Inside The Thomasville Municipal Auditorium Renovation- Season 6 Episode 2
We walk through why Thomasville’s historic municipal auditorium has to close now, and what it takes to launch a renovation that protects a downtown landmark while updating safety and access issues. Mary Patchunka-Smith shares what’s already happened behind the scenes, what residents will see first, and how we keep public meetings moving while construction ramps up. • doors closing timeline and what moved out • team effort to clear decades of storage and preserve historic items • where public meetings relocate across the city • project partners, from feasibility work to architect and local construction manager • historic preservation approach, including replica energy-efficient windows • visible early work, including landscape removal and scaffolding • courtyard redesign plans, ADA access, and reclaiming flexible space • life safety priorities • why timing is urgent, funding sources, total project cost, and fall 2027 target We remind everyone to visit the public meetings calendar at thomasville.org for meeting dates, times, and locations. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening app so you don't miss an episode.
