In early August the Cordova Historical Society wrote a letter of support for the Cordova Covered Spaces Project.  We are now working with individuals and organizations to obtain general letters of support and for land commitments that can be set aside for the purpose of a building covered spaces.

A basic map of the route, along which the proposed covered spaces will be built is in the draft design phase now.  As the project continues each organization that is involved is encouraged to begin gathering information that will be used in the informational route maps, information that includes, art, plant life, wildlife, history, culture and more.  This informational maps will then be used as learning tools for individuals and groups to use along the route while visiting and enjoying time using the covered spaces.

A fundraiser and informational event is in the planning stages for this fall. 

Covered spaces are not a new idea in Cordova, in the past the idea of covered community spaces has been talked about quite a bit.  With 160 inches of rain per year, any covered space would benefit our community. 

If you are interested in helping with this project, please send an email to: [email protected].  With your help we will make this project a success!

A meeting with Native Village of Eyak (NVE) representatives last week was quite positive.  Possible sites, new ideas and options for covered spaces were discussed as well as different funding possibilities.  The ability to create spaces to educate, meet and for new recreation opportunities was very well received.  We hope to continue working with NVE to move the project forward.

Meetings with people and groups are underway with the goals of obtaining letters of support for the Cordova Covered Outdoor Spaces Project. 

On Saturday, April 23rd, Cordova's Northstar Theater will have a screening of Max Romey's new film "Trailbound." All proceeds from ticket sales for this film will be re-invested into the town, in the initiation of a new fund to help create covered art spaces. While the scenery of our Alaskan town is very conducive to art, the weather outdoors is not always so! A few covered outdoor spots can already be found around town where the public can recreate when the weather turns wet, but we would like to expand the number of them. As public spaces they can be used for meetings, pic-nics, bird-watching, chatting with friends, or any number of activities. Taking inspiration from Max's films and artwork, we would like to encourage such spaces to serve as retreats for creating art. We would also like to map and connect these spaces with a historical art trail. As the fund grows, there is the opportunity for micro-grants to businesses around town to help jump start the creation of their own  covered spaces. Cordova Gear currently has a public covered space with a bench at the street level store entrance, it is there for anyone to enjoy.  We would love for the community to become involved in furthering this initiative to encourage more spaces and more engagement with our environment in all weather. Tickets for Max's film can be purchasedat:  alaskaadventureshop.com/products/an-evening-of-film-adventure-art-with-max-romey or at the door. Happy Earth Day!