Public input is still being elicited for a project that could lead to the construction of a cultural center in Albuquerque geared to the city’s growing Asian population.
A site for what is being called the Asian Pacific Islander Native Hawaiian Center has not yet been chosen, but a desired location may be more fully known once all of the results of an online survey are fully known.
That survey, written in fourteen languages, is trying to get a feel not only for where the facility should be built, but also what it should provide. Early responses have shown support for a cultural and exhibition center.
Published reports have also indicated that respondents would like a center that could provide information on immigration procedures.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are currently around 17,500 Asian American residents in the Duke City, a figure that has increased from 14,200 recorded in the year 2011.
What could be a process taking as long as 5 to 8 years is expected to see an initial public presentation of a center proposal, followed by securing a site, developing construction documents, and fundraising.
Preliminary opinion survey work has been undertaken by the Albuquerque-based Groundwork Studio, which specializes in landscape architecture and urban design, among other fields.
By Garry Boulard
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