Project Timeline
Jan 2017
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Jan 2017
Signed Memorandum of Understanding between Mahatma Gandhi Library and Ultratech Cement Limited of India, donor of Eternal Gandhi Museum exhibits
Acquisition of 3 acres of land at Beltway 8 South and Riceville School Road
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May 2017
Acquisition of 3 acres of land at Beltway 8 South and Riceville School Road
June 2017
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June 2017
Appointment of RdlR Architects; Museum design process begins; Board members tour local museums to study layouts, features
Meetings with Consul General of India, Brays Oaks District Board, City of Houston officials, and other stakeholders to discuss project; enthusiastic support received
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Summer 2017
Meetings with Consul General of India, Brays Oaks District Board, City of Houston officials, and other stakeholders to discuss project; enthusiastic support received
October 2017
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October 2017
Museum floor plans completed
Development of Museum website; consultation with museum, curriculum, and fundraising experts; development of funding strategy; soft launch of capital campaign
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Spring 2018
Development of Museum website; consultation with museum, curriculum, and fundraising experts; development of funding strategy; soft launch of capital campaign
Fall 2018
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Fall 2018
Update the museum floor plan and conceptual design
Complete Detailed Engineering drawings
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Summer 2019
Complete Detailed Engineering drawings
Fall 2019
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Fall 2019
Obtain permits and approvals
Ground breaking
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Late 2019
Ground breaking
Late 2020
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Late 2020
Inaugural of the museum