The proposed city-owned center at PSU is projected to generate approximately $98.2 million in total annual economic impact, compared to $84.9 million for a renovated Keller Auditorium, according to a new Economic Impact Analysis by the Chicago-based Hunden Partners consulting firm.
Deep Water composer Miller is the co-coordinator of PSU's Sonic Arts and Music Production program. Miller sat at a table in the front row during the performance, operating Ableton from a laptop and running a video camera. These electronic elements added a new dimension to the chamber opera, using synthesized sounds and manipulated field recordings to evoke a cold, post-human world.
Portland officials released a Market Feasibility Study on Friday, Jan. 23, that declared the region cannot support two venues capable of hosting popular touring Broadway shows. That upends the proposal approved by the City Council in late 2024 calling for a new Broadway-capable performing arts center to be built at Portland State University before the Keller Auditorium is closed and remodeled to continue hosting such large show.
Members will provide their perspectives and feedback, and make recommendations on next steps and direction for the project to the city's Community & Economic Development Service Area, which is managing the project. Topics for review and discussions will include recommendations from the previous Performing Arts Venue Workgroup, results from previous and future transportation studies, findings from an upcoming market feasibility study, potential funding and partnership opportunities, and more.
The student compositions were collaborations between Portland State's Sonic Arts and Music Production Department and the Percussion Studio, facilitating a great opportunity for students.
"Student conduct decisions are, and have always been, made independently and are completely unrelated to any comments by Councilor Green or other external political statements."
