Whatever is decided, please let it be flexible in design to accommodate a wide variety of usages. Meeting rooms, gallery space, vendor space, etc. All should be considered.

Keep the community!! Anything that brings the community together. Play Ground, Art space, Meeting space and Live performance space.

No food trucks in that beautiful space.

An friend was talking about a maker-space, I think that would be a cool space for it. Could use the exiting buildings, no need to tear down. Although it needs work it would be a shame to see the community center torn down.

A view of the lake should be re-opened, whether through glass windows or by moving/adjusting height of the buildings. It should be a space to welcome visitors to the lake, and also support and promote local buisnesses.

Space for homeless residents during the winter months

I think returning the fire house location to open space would be ideal. Open that view of the lake back up!!

Lake view mixed use space for weddings, events, conferences, etc.

Outdoor art gallery for sculpture to compliment the indoor art gallery space.

Indoor space which can have farmer's market, meetings and gathering flexibility.

It would be nice to open that space up so people can SEE Lake Tahoe.

If you want to compete with Truckee and the villages, get progressive and create vibrant small business space below, with options to include food/bev and build workforce housing above. Tahoe City needs to get some action going for younger residents, visitors and families. Think creatively and build the community and future economy into everything you consider. No more plazas, storage, vacant space and subsidy of non-profits led by people who don't live or work here in Placer County.

Infrastructure services need to be located on the mountain side. County property on the lake side should always benefit open space and community use with as much outdoor feel as possible.

It is nice to have something for the tourists, but they are only here for half of the year. Please remember the locals who could use the building year round. You will also need to do something more for parking so if that sort of thing is possible, remember that too. And I think it would be ideal to have part of that space for Placer County use. Like for conferences and training since the small offices further in town does not allow for much more than 20 people at a time. And parking there is tight too.

Our town needs place for preschool. This building would be a great space plus indoor play area. First 5 and Placer County could possibly partner?!

A mixed use community meeting space and artist space could allow for retail, meetings, performances and many other community uses that will generate not only visitor draw, but give the locals a sense of place. This is unique opportunity to revitalize the "ghost town" of Tahoe City and make something for the Lake community that measures up to new millenial values of innovation and culture that we are seeing in Truckee & The Villages.

Childcare and community building space

Either open it up for space, view of the lake or spot for a restaurant/cafe

use this great old beast as a public multi use space...maybe include a base for some basic concessions for commons beach....it would be great to have a largish public space in TC for winter meetings/events/classes/demonstrations/concerts etc....

Create a park and plant local natural trees to bring the area back to its natural glory. Theres plenty of expansion elsewhere. This would be a good spot and chance for some open space reclaiming.

Low rise and 'see thru' to maximize view. Flex space for events is a nice option.

whether or not to demolish or refurbish would depend on costs analysis and final concept for building. I do like the idea of an amphitheater since we currently use a portable stage for music in the park; if that is the final then it only makes sense to use the buildings to support entertainment like concessions with spaces available to local food and beverage establishments.

Insure this remains a public space. Do not cede control to private for profits.

It'd be great if this could be another theater of sorts with a stage so the community isn't limited to the small space in the Tahoe Art Haus. Also I would love it if the building could be turned into a recreation center of sorts with a pool which our community would utilize.

Question #2 was not clear on whether indoor space would be for that specific site or Tahoe City in general. My answers reflect TC in general, as I don't think indoor recreational facilities would have enough space at the fire department site. We still need a true Rec center in Tahoe City area! Pool needed.

Definitely take down the old fire station (to highlight TC's gorgeous views of the lake) and renovate the community center. It's wonderful to have a balance of open space at street level and multipurpose rooms for the community and it's visitors to enjoy.

We need to retain the buildings and use the space to revitalize town. There is no lake view if there buildings were to be torn down. We need vision and creativity to help with economic redevelopment. .

Firehouse could be retail space on the bottom, and loft style apartments on top

We need better pedistrian and bike access to the lake. These buildings block prime views as well. I've been at the stop light at the Y and had people roll down their windows and ask me where the lake is. Not good for a tourist-based economy. With the re-routing of 89 and the Fanny Bridge project, seems like open space for walking/biking would be an excellent choice to me.

The fire house does not need to be destroyed, just repurposed. It already has a great open space plan that can be easily and creatively modified for use and season. Having access to temporary commercial frontage space can be a great asset to Tahoe City. Pop up frontage allows for more diversity in our downtown and gives perspective entrepreneurs a chance to spread wings. The exterior of the building can also benefit greatly from public mural/art which would compliment the art gallery next door. WE do not need any more 'open space' downtown. We already have a poorly visited golf course that takes up over 90% of downtown.

I like the idea of removing the firehouse. A large open space would be my suggestion with the ability for artists to put up their crafts temporarily. Also a place for tourist information. It would also have built in seating for tourists and locals like the space next to Syd's. Access by the bike path would be nice. Think multi-use but not concessions.

Take the time to engage local groups and organizations in this planning process before allowing any developer to come in and take over this community space.

Whatever is done, this space should add to the vitality of the downtown, drawing people to the lake

Would love to see a combination of artist space, made in Tahoe sales, and food/bev.

I think it should be open space for community gatherings. No retail, no food. It should not compete with our merchants. It should be another venue available for all.

Open space or pedestrian use

Whatever you do make it mixed use. That always helps with keeping a space alive and vibrant. Oh, and always make sure part of that mixed use contains good food. Nothing brings people like good food right next to the beach!

there is very little open space where one can actually see the lake. Please no more retail..

Community shared space for concerts, gatherings & interactions

I hope we come up with the perfect plan that most are in agreement on, seems to be difficult these days for that to happen. I am trying to think of what TC needs most and haven't come up with it yet but will continue to think and submit ideas. In some ways I would love to see open space with a view of the lake from that spot but on the other hand a well thought out and good use of the community center would be great as well. Think the fire station should come down, it's not an attractive building and blocks the view.