A group of local philanthropists unveiled a lofty concept for a downtown arts and cultural centre with a grand design Monday at city hall.

Dubbed the Edmonton Downtown Academic and Cultural Centre (EDACC), the proposed facility boasts a large, open-air galleria with a 1,600 seat theatre, a 35-40 storey office tower and a brand new university campus for music and design.

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