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From the City of Burlington:
The City of Burlington and Friends of the Frame will host a ribbon cutting event at the new Moran FRAME on the Burlington waterfront, and unveil the new lighting, swings, and paths ready for public use and enjoyment around the reimagined steel superstructure of the former J. Edward Moran Municipal Generating Station.
11/15/2022
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A
A
The
Moran
frame
this
revived
steel
superstructure
represents
the
rebirth
of
the
post-industrial
northern
Waterfront
that
we've
been
working
on
since
2014,
and
the
Reclamation
of
this
site
on
the
shores
of
Lake
Champlain
is
a
treasure
for
burlingtonians
and
visitors
alike.
To
know
and
enjoy,
the
Moran
frame
will
stand
as
a
proud
symbol
of
the
Innovative
Spirit
of
this
community
for
generations
to
come
and
will
serve
as
a
centerpiece
for
all
the
outdoor
recreation
community,
programming,
local
Commerce,
food
and
art
happening
in
this
part
of
the
Waterfront
which
we
are
calling
Waterworks
Park.
A
A
I
want
to
thank
and
recognize
a
number
of
other
people.
Before
we
hear
from
the
other
speakers
and
I'm
not
going
to
capture
everyone.
This
is
a
little
bit
of
a
reunion.
I
feel
like
looking
around
to
see
so
many
people
who
have
worked
on
this
project
over
the
years
and
in
current
months.
So
let
me
just
call
out
a
few
people,
it's
great
to
see
the
old
friend
and
both
general
manager
of
the
Burlington,
the
former
general
manager
of
the
Burlington
electric
department
and
former
director
of
cedo
Neil
lunderville.
He
here
Neil.
A
Was
really
crucial
in
the
early
months
as
we
shifted
away
from
other
visions
of
this
building
to
the
the
frame
concept.
Neil
had
a
huge,
a
huge
role
in
in
that
conception.
I
saw
see
also
from
that
period.
Kirsten
Merriman
Shapiro
is
here
with
us.
Kirsten
has
for
I
believe
over
20
years
and
was
or
possibly
thought,
and
you
can
see
her
stamp
on
so
much.
That's
that's
around
us.
A
Dw
has
been
our
construction
partner
through
this
and
really
unique
and
unusual
project
and
has
been
a
great
partner,
even
as
we
were
struggling
through
the
early
months
of
the
of
the
pandemic
and
trying
to
figure
out
how
to
do
a
construction
project,
while
you're
also
battling
a
global
pandemic,
very
thankful
for
for
for
your
help
and
is
Alex
here
today.
If
you're
you're,
a
partner
he's
out
of
town,
all
right
well,
I
do
want
to
reckon
Alex
Halperin,
who
has
been
a
really
committed
to
this
project
for
a
year.
A
You
know,
there's
such
there'll
always
be
this
connection
between
BD
and
this
site.
In
that
again,
this
served
as
this
really
unique
facility
that
was
both
a
coal
burning
plant
and
then
helped
us
Pioneer.
Our
biomass
efforts
before
we
build
a
new
facility
over
in
the
Intervale
for
it
and-
and
it
is
a
really
important
part
of
Burlington's
history-
important
part
of
our
current
moment
that
we
are
moving
towards
becoming
a
net
zero
City
and
it
will
always
be
an
exciting
part
of
this
project
that
linked
to
the
electric
past.
B
Thank
you
thanks
before
my
formal
comments,
I
just
you
know,
you're
making
me
reminisce
right.
Like
you
know,
it
was
in
the
70s
that
we
had
an
International
Symposium
of
sculptors
that
came
from
all
over
the
world
and
used
this
facility
as
a
backdrop
for
the
creation
of
new
work
and
there's
been,
as
you
remember,
a
lot
of
opposition.
B
There
were
people
who
were
screaming
tear
this
down
tear
this
down,
and
it
was
a
really
rough
period
of
time
as
to
whether
or
not
this
extraordinary,
landmark
and
Monument
would
be
saved
and
so
I
feel
so
proud.
Today
you
know
and
I've
been
up
on
the
top
floor
when
it
was
there
with
a
bunch
of
Architects
looking
out
over
the
city
and
talking
about
all
the
things
that
could
this
could
become.
So
it's
really
it's.
It
holds
so
much
of
our
history
here
in
Burlington
and
yeah.
B
So
just
happy
to
be
at
this
point
in
the
history.
So
today,
I
think
marks
the
transitioning
of
this
space
from
the
unsustainable
energy
of
coal
to
the
cleanest,
most
renewable
energy,
that
there
is
creativity
from
generating
pollution
to
generating
Beauty
and
wonder
the
frame
is
a
monument
to
Thinking
Beyond,
the
traditional
parameters
of
public
space.
B
B
Bca
and
our
partners
in
the
city
are
committed
to
the
idea
that
public
art
contributes
to
a
city's
well-being
in
so
many
countless
ways
from
inspiring
ideas
and
reflection
and
beautifying
public
spaces
to
supporting
local
artists
financially
and
helping
to
draw
businesses
and
the
creative
community
that
values,
culture
and
the
Arts.
We
look
forward
to
working
with
friends
of
frame
and
with
lots
of
local
artists
and
promoters
to
bring
this
wonderful,
unique
and
Lasting
work
of
art
to
life.
Thank
you.
C
Well,
congratulations
to
everybody.
The
Moran
Journey
has
been
a
really
long,
one
with
many
hands
shaping
its
future
along
the
way.
I'm,
Jesse
Beck
and
for
FFF.
It
started
32
years
ago
were
hired
by
ceto,
then
led
by
a
very
young,
Michael,
Monty
I,
don't
know
where
he
is
he's
not
here,
and
a
group
called
beam
led
by
Carol
Stewart.
C
C
Finally,
I
hope
you
all
enjoy
the
design
features
of
this
historic
place,
including
the
visible
light
features
only
at
night,
so
come
on
back
when
it
gets
dark
and
you'll
be
amazed
at
what
you
see
through
Creative,
Design
and
Architectural
detailing
this
community
has
preserved
a
unique
Landmark
that
makes
our
Waterfront
a
memorial
memorial
marble
experience.
Thank
you.
D
My
name
is
Zach
Campbell
and
I,
founded
Friends
of
the
frame
on
the
belief
that,
in
its
next
chapter
this
amazing
place,
a
former
power
plant
could
be
a
source
of
empowerment
for
the
community
to
which
it
belongs.
The
Striking
Red
Steel
superstructure
becomes
a
literal
framework
for
Creative
expression
to
unfold
within
beneath
and
around
simultaneously
a
gallery
and
a
park,
a
stage
and
a
shelter,
a
playground
and
a
market.
D
The
structure
of
friends
of
the
frame
is
intended
to
be
an
Ever
widening
Circle,
an
inclusive
engaged
Collective
of
contributors
who
believe
in
the
potential
of
this
extraordinary
space
to
impact
people's
lives
for
the
better
one
person
who
embodies
that
spirit
is
Lauren
Larkin
who's
here
today,
despite
the
chilly
November
weather,
to
present
a
preview
of
her
aerial,
Healing
Arts
hammock
stations,
which
will
be
popping
up
at
the
frame
throughout
the
spring
summer
and
fall
of
next
year.
Please
head
over
to
experience
the
hammocks
for
yourself
after
the
ribbon.
D
Cutting
they
are
not
to
be
missed.
Friends
of
the
frame
is
also
partnered,
with
burlington-based
artist
and
designer
Jasmine
parsia
and
local
photographer
Katie
palatucci
to
produce
two
original
posters.
For
today's
event,
these
two
designs,
each
reference,
the
past
present
and
future
of
the
Moran
plant
and
the
frame
in
their
own
distinctive
ways,
while
providing
a
compelling
glimpse
into
the
breadth
and
depth
of
talent
within
our
local
creative
community.
D
We're
pleased
to
offer
prints
of
both
posters
to
everyone
in
attendance
today
to
take
home
and
enjoy
as
a
thank
you
for
your
continued
support
of
the
frame,
you
may
notice,
as
you
explore
the
space
today
and
I
hope
you
all
do.
After
the
ceremonies
concluded.
There
are
a
couple
hanging
bench
swings
on
the
lake
side
of
the
frame.
These
swings
were
designed
and
fabricated
in
collaboration
with
the
awesome
team
at
generator
and
they
turned
out
beautifully.
D
The
threads
of
the
frame
is
currently
in
the
midst
of
its
first
crowdfunding
campaign
on
patronicity
to
bring
additional
activations
art
and
public
amenities
to
the
frame.
If
we
reach
our
crowdfunding
goal
of
twenty
thousand
dollars
by
December,
15th
we'll
receive
an
additional
forty
thousand
dollar
matching
Grant
from
Vermont's.
D
Better
places
program,
if
we're
successful,
we'll
be
able
to
bring
additional
swings
to
the
frame,
including
two
ADA
Compliant
wheelchair
accessible
swings
that
will
be
designed
and
fabricated
by
the
faculty
and
students
at
generator
over
the
next
several
months,
you'll
be
seeing
and
hearing
about
many
more
exciting
installations,
events
and
Partnerships
that
are
currently
in
the
works.
But,
more
importantly,
we
want
to
hear
from
you.
What
do
you
want
to
see
or
do
at
the
frame?
D
D
The
friends
of
the
frame
model
thrives
on
participation
and
we
are
actively
working
on
some
really
cool
ways
to
make
participating
super
easy
and
fun
right
now.
The
best
way
to
get
involved
or
informed
is
to
visit
the
frames
website
theframebetv.org
and
follow
the
frame
on
social
media
at
theframe.btv.
D
My
ultimate
hope
for
the
frame
is
that
it
never
loses
that
intangible
sense
of
possibility
and
promise
that
eventually
led
us
to
this
very
moment
and
that
for
decades
captured
the
hearts
and
imaginations
of
countless
dreamers,
inspiring
bold
ideas
and
bringing
people
together
in
substantive,
meaningful
ways
that
is
the
true
Energy
Future
of
this
power
plant,
and
when
that
energy
can
be
harnessed
into
action.
There's
almost
no
limit
to
its
potential.
Thank
you
all
and
welcome
to
the
frame.
A
A
I
want
to
recognize
the
parks,
recreation
and
Waterfront
team
that
is
here
as
well
and
for
all
that
they've
done
to
contribute
to
getting
today
and
they
will
be
going
forward
and
because
it
is
going
to
be
a
parks
facility,
we
are
expecting
to
partner
with
the
parks
foundation
on
future
Investments
and
phases
of
of
the
framed
future
and
I,
see
past
Parks,
Foundation
member
John
bosange
with
us
and
current
member
Paul
odey.
Thank
you
and
the
rest
of
the
foundation
for
being
here
as
well
and
Brooke.