How will the renovated building look? Find out here.
The Tribune will serve as a “community accelerator” – accelerating economic growth and opportunity, environmental sustainability, learning, creativity, and connections for community benefit. Read the comprehensive summary and design update here.
In January 2015, Incourage released a Request for Qualifications for permanent art installations in and around the building. This opportunity, made possible through a creative placemaking grant from ArtPlace America, resulted in 111 qualified submissions. Of the 111 submissions, 17 advancing artists were invited to attend an orientation in Wisconsin Rapids. There, they toured both the Tribune and surrounding area, and collaborated with other artists. Final proposals were submitted in March 2015.
In April 2015, seven of the artists’ proposals were selected. Of the seven artists and artist teams, three are from Wisconsin and four currently reside in or have a direct connection to south Wood County. We’re very excited by the composition of the entire collection, which brings expertise and perspective into the community, while including local talent. The seven artists and the medium of their proposals are:
Check out a short video of the progress here!
LEED, or Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, is a green building certification program that recognizes best-in-class building strategies and practices. According to the United States Green Building Council:
“To receive LEED certification, building projects satisfy prerequisites and earn points to achieve different levels of certification. There are four levels of certification. The number of points a project earns determines the level of LEED certification it will receive. Typical certification thresholds are Certified (40-49 points), Silver (50-59 points), Gold (60-79 points), and Platinum (80+ points).”
Recognizing the many benefits of incorporating environmental sustainability into the Tribune, Incourage is pursuing LEED Gold certification. The key elements of this design include: Geothermal Energy System, Photovoltaic Solar Panels, LED Lighting Fixtures and Control, Building Management System, Energy Recovery, Building Envelope, and Site Design.
Tribune recognized for visionary approach to community. Read more >
Leaving Tribune meetings, Layne Cozzolino felt ready to conquer any obstacle. Read More >
People and relationships have inspired Ethan and Val Tonn to become involved with the Tribune project and the community. Read More >
Through his engagement in the Tribune, Ben Joosten realized the deep connection that can be made when multiple generations work together. Read More >
Steve and Jeanne Grant connected with other people with similar interests through the Tribune Building Project. Read More >
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