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In 1985, the Redevelopment Agency commissioned Design
Professionals, Inc. (Design Professionals), an architectural
firm, to develop cost estimates for renovation of the San Jose
Fox to bring it to an operating level of quality. In their
report, entitled “Preliminary Analysis for Renovation of the Fox
Theater for the City of San Jose, August 1, 1985", Design
Professionals presented three alternative schemes of development
based on variations in the level of projected use for the San
Jose Fox. Each of the 3 schemes was analyzed in terms of
architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, lighting,
theater systems, acoustical, and audiovisual requirements,
including cost estimates for implementation. Design
Professionals relied on cost estimates provided by several
consultants with the requisite expertise.
Scheme 1 consisted of cost estimates to renovate the San
Jose Fox for use as an assembly hall in conjunction with the new
convention center being built across the street from the theater.
A new 2-story lobby with a pedestrian bridge to connect the San
Jose Fox to the convention center was recommended. Scheme 2
consisted of the improvements recommended in Scheme 1, as well as
developing the theater for use as a symphony hall. Scheme 3
proposed to transform the San Jose Fox into a multifunctional
facility with capabilities for opera, ballet, and other types of
live performances. Scheme 3 required the construction of added
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